Authenticating a secure session between a first user entity and an identity provider using a second user entity. The method includes receiving a request for a session from an entity that purports to be the first user entity. The method further includes sending authentication context from the request, and wherein the authentication context for the request arrives at the second user entity. The method further includes receiving an indication that the authentication context has been verified. As a result, the method further includes authenticating a secure session between a first user entity and an identity provider or approving a secure transaction.