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Authenex ASAS Overview:

The Authenex® Strong Authentication System (ASAS®) is the most advanced, cost-effective and easy to administer network security system available. It enables organizations of all sizes to authenticate network and Web users, secure email and ensure that data taken on the road is safe from loss or theft. It is easy to install and administer, which frees up IT staff in large companies and empowers small companies with no IT to control who does and does not access their digital assets.

Features:

• More Than a Two-Factor Authentication Server:

The ASAS® system is a complete authentication and mobile data security system that includes the ASAS® Server and Database, clients and the most secure USB token available today. On the server side, the ASAS® Server provides OATH-compliant One-time Password and Challenge/Response authentication, for both VPN and LAN authentication. On the client side, the A-Key token enables users to log in from anywhere in the world. It also enables them to take sensitive data anywhere, knowing that it is safe from loss or theft.

• Versatile Certificate and Web Logon Security:

With optional software, the A-Key® token can provide secure certificate storage and use, as well as secure Web site log in. This enables the token to be used on any Windows 2000 or XP machine for Windows Smart card logon and PKI authentication. It also enables users to securely and automatically log in to Web sites without leaving log in credentials on the remote computer.

• Easy to Install, Maintain and Administer:

You don't have to be a technical guru to install and use the ASAS® System. It is as easy to install as a word processor: simply insert the installation CD and follow the instructions. It usually takes about half an hour. Using a Web browser, even low-tech people can perform most administrative tasks anywhere, any time. In large companies, this reduces IT costs, while the system can relieve smaller companies (who cannot afford IT staff) of cumbersome maintenance contracts.

• Scalable Two-Factor Authentication and Security:

The ASAS® System can handle the needs of small and medium sized businesses and enterprise alike. While enterprises need large, custom deployments, small and medium sized businesses can purchase and install pre-packaged versions of the ASAS® System at set prices. In either case, the software and hardware is the same.

• Cost Effective Two-Factor Authentication and Security:

Besides being very competitively priced, there are no hidden costs, no unknown future commitments, no unusual fees hanging over your head. You know what you are getting and you know exactly how much it costs.

System Requirements:

ASAS 3.0 Server System Requirements:

• Processor: Pentium-compatible CPU
• RAM: 512 MB or higher
• Disk Space: 8 Gigabytes of free Hard Disk space (after OS)
• Network: 1 10Base-T/100Base-Tx Ethernet network adapter
• USB Port: One USB Port must be available

ASAS 3.0 Server Software Requirements: (not included on CD)

• Operating System: Microsoft Windows 2000 and 2003 Server Edition
• Service Packs: Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 3 or above.

It is recommended that the latest Windows service pack be installed for all Windows machines.

Failover Setup Primary ASAS 3.0 Server must have SQL Server pre-installed. SQL Server must be configured for SQL-Windows (mixed mode) authorization.

ASAS Network Topology:

The A-Key 3500 Token Overview:

The Authenex A-Key® 3500 token is a chip based authentication token that offers total mobility with maximum flexibility. The A-Key® 3500 token is the core component of our entire suite of two-factor e-security applications, including strong authentication for VPN, LAN or Web; Strong Web Access Control; Secure File Exchange and Secure Digital Certificate Storage. The versatile token can be used to generate a One-Time Password for authentication. This storage class device can also be inserted into the USB port of a computer for PKI or Challenge-Response authentication – all without the need to install drivers, which makes it not only versatile, but totally mobile.

A-Key® 3500 tokens use the same PC functionality as Smart Cards for Windows domain network log on. However, A-Key® 3500 tokens do not require card readers or the added time and effort to deploy them and train users.

A-Key® 3500 tokens users can configure their tokens so that, once inserted, the token automatically launches the configured Web site in the host computer’s default Web browser.

Every A-Key® token is unique, with an assigned electronic serial number () and a randomly (or administratively) generated 4096-bit shared secret. This ensures no repudiation of each A-Key® token and Challenge/Response sequence. The convenient car key-sized form factor is completely portable for ease of use.

Benefits:

One-Time Password
The event-based One-Time Password function of the A-Key® token presents unique 6-digit numbers that can be used alongside a password for strong two-factor authentication. The random number generation engine is modular for specific algorithms, including the OATH (Open Authentication) algorithm and others.

Strong Two-Factor Authentication
The chip-based A-Key® token and the ASAS® Server offer greater flexibility than other solutions, by enabling PKI and Challenge/Response authentication from the same token. In addition, the token supports Authenex’s robust suite of security applications.

Challenge-Response
Our unique Challenge/Response technology uses an onboard encryption engine to execute encrypted Challenge/Response with local or server-side software.

PKI
The A-Key® token is equipped with an embedded Crypto Service Provider (CSP) and crypto functions for PKI authentication. It has on-board 1024/2048-bit RSA key generation and signing, along with X.509 Certificates.

Total Mobility
Our USB storage class A-Key® token enables pre-installed clients or applications to go where users go, enabling those users to authenticate without the need of installing software anywhere, in order to login to a network at any time. The secure storage area of the A-Key® token enables the flexibility to use any computer with just one click.

Secure Certificate Storage and Use
With the addition of ACert™ software, the A-Key® 3500 A-Key® token users can take their digital certificates and key pairs anywhere and use them for PKI-related activities, such as Windows Smart Card Logon, digitally signed and encrypted email and PDF documents, single sign-on for Web sites, VPNs, etc.

Secure Web Logon
My A-Key™ software is optional software that enables A-Key® 3500 token users to securely store Web site logon credentials and automatically log in to Web sites without having to touch a keyboard. With keyloggers on an estimated 50% of all computers, My A-Key™ software on the A-Key® 3500 token is not just convenient, it is necessary.ver instead of the desktop and protected by two-factor authentication to minimize risk of exposure to theft or loss.

Documentation:

Download the Authenex ASAS Data Sheet (PDF).

Download the Authenex A-Key 3500 Token Datasheet (.PDF)