| 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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Strong
Two-Factor Authentication