| Today's technology
has enabled businesses to efficiently communicate, share and exchange
information electronically. However, the challenge in today's business
transactions is the vulnerability of electronically stored and transmitted
data on computer networks. The need to authenticate the identity
and validity of users accessing information on the network and ensuring
secure connection between employees, partners and customers have
become a top-level priority for many businesses. Security solutions
are widely deployed to provide businesses with a secure connection.
However, VPNs and other security applications are notoriously vulnerable
to hackers as they are only password-protected. Passwords alone
are easily compromised and are widely regarded as the weakest link
in any given security system. In view of these challenges, enterprises
of all sizes require strong (two-factor) authentication systems,
which is a powerful and required addition to any VPN, firewall or
other password-protected e-Security system.
Authenex offers strong two-factor authentication systems that
are safe, secure, affordable and easy to manage. The
Authenex Strong (Two-Factor) Authentication
System (ASAS™) utilizes the Authenex
A-Key® with a user-assigned password to verify and authenticate
the validity of the client VPN, LAN or remote web access user before
allowing access to any data. The ASAS Server integrates seamlessly
into existing network infrastructures through RADIUS protocols.
The A-Key token is available in several models and allows for
multiple authentication methods. The device can be used in the ASAS
solution as a PKI token, Challenge-Response token, or stand-alone
One-Time Password device, allowing more maximum flexibility for
the user. The token is password activated ensuring that Strong Two-Factor
Authentication principles are enforced.
Authenex Strong Authentication System Benefits:
- Ensure Highest Possible Security - ASAS restricts
access unless both A-Key token and password are provided and
the entire ASAS database is securely encrypted by an administrator's
A-Key. In addition, the A-Key provides secure access to multiple
independent networks, services and/or resources, plus offers
multiple authentication methods.
- Affordable - ASAS is less than half the cost of the
leading competitor.
- Convenient - The A-Key is a unique house-key sized
token that itself is approximately 65% less than that of the
leading competitor.
- Durable - The A-Key has a life expectancy of 10 to
20 years unlike the old tokens that are battery powered and
must be replaced every three years.
- Easy deployment - ASAS is compatible with the world's
most popular remote firewall and VPN solutions, including Check
Point™, Cisco®, Nortel®, Citrix®, Microsoft®, MetaInfo® and
others. Also the ASAS authentication server works with existing
infrastructure by using RADIUS and TCP/IP protocols and supports
ODBC to use SQL databases.
- Independent Authentication Solution - ASAS does not
require PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) though the A-Key® may
be used in PKI environments.
- Interoperability - ASAS provides interoperability
with a suite of other Authenex e-security applications - including
Endpoint (File and Hard Drive) Encryption, Secure File Exchange,
Certificate Storage, and Strong (Web) Access Control.
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