SMS PASSCODE - two factor authentication

SMS PASSCODE is an easy to deploy two factor authentication solution that offers greater protection against rogue attempts to breach corporate security.

SMS PASSCODE is flexible and easy to deploy

With almost universal take-up of mobile phone endpoints for voice or data communications, token based authentication technology like securID, will soon be relegated to history. The reduced overhead in asset management and the ongoing challenges of loss, failure, a limited token battery life that requires regular replacement , all provide compelling reasons to replace costly hardware based tokens.

SMS PASSCODE is easy to manage with your LDAP Authentication and Active Directory infrastructure

SMS PASSCODE is built from the ground up. This ensures that no design compromises were made to maintain legacy support with obsolete solutions like SecurID. For Enterprise IT administrators, integrating SMS PASSCODE into Active Directory requires adding an SMS PASSCODE group. It’s that simple!

Session specific means that the risks posed by time based token solutions are mitigated

Because traditional two factor authentication is time based synchronisation methods, man in the middle attacks have been possible so that the users session can be intercepted. SMS PASSCODE eliminates this vulnerability by sending a session specific login password to the user. Upon successful verification of login and password credentials, a session specific one-time passcode is sent via SMS to a users’ mobile phone. This is tied to the initial verification and if validated, the user is then connected to the requested resources. This process is intuitive, aiding in adoption of the technology, and reducing the frequency of costly service desk requests.

Extensive coverage

SMS PASSCODE provides a comprehensive range of protection methods that assist safeguard digital assets. Proven RADIUS user authentication ensures VPN and SSL VPN support. Web sites are protected by providing enhanced security for users accessing MS Outlook Web Access, Remote Desktop Services or IIS resources. This extends MS TMG/ISA VPN protection to SharePoint and other web based resources. Protection for Windows logon is provided for Gina and Credentials Provider depending on Server and OS systems deployed. The latest Virtual Desktop Solutions from Citrix and VMware in Portal and Client modes are supported. The ability to connect to Citrix Access Gateway (CAG) Enterprise is supported natively with Radius CAG configurations also supported. XenDesktop VDI and XenApp connectivity is fully supported with XenDesktop VDI configurable in a single sign-on mode.

The lowest cost protection with the highest levels of security integrity

Data loss costs companies vast sums of money and loss of reputation. SMS PASSCODE helps ensure user compliance with organisational security policies. Securing Information assets is not an IT problem, it’s a management problem. Any method to improve security is a good outcome for management and all stakeholders.

Session specific means that the risks posed by legacy token solutions are mitigated.

Because traditional methods of two factor authentication have been time based synchronisation methods, attack has been possible in the narrow 30-60 second window opened by the authentication process. SMS PASSCODE eliminates this vulnerability by sending a session specific login password to the user. Upon successful verification of login and password credentials, a session specific one-time passcode is sent via SMS to a users’ mobile phone. This is tied to the initial verification and if validated, the user is then connected to the requested resources. This process is intuitive, aiding in adoption of the technology, and reducing the frequency of costly service desk requests.

Protect users with a greater range of safeguards.

SMS PASSCODE provides a comprehensive range of protection methods that assist safeguard digital assets. Proven RADIUS user authentication ensures VPN and SSL VPN support. Web sites are protected by providing enhanced security for users accessing MS Outlook Web Access, Remote Desktop Services or IIS resources. This extends MS TMG/ISA VPN protection to SharePoint and other web based resources. Protection for Windows logon is provided for Gina and Credentials Provider depending on Server and OS systems deployed. The latest Virtual Desktop Solutions from Citrix and
VMware in Portal and Client modes are supported. The ability to connect to Citrix Access Gateway (CAG) Enterprise is supported natively with Radius CAG configurations also supported. XenDesktop VDI and XenApp connectivity is fully supported with XenDesktop VDI configurable in a single sign-on mode.

The lowest cost protection with the highest levels of security integrity.

Data loss costs companies vast sums of money and loss of reputation. SMS PASSCODE helps ensure user compliance with organisational security policies. Securing Information assets is not an IT problem, it’s a management problem. Any method to improve security is a goog outcome for management and all stakeholders.

Plug-and-Play connectivity for Citrix, Microsoft, Juniper, Cisco, Watchguard Check Point,F5 and SSL VPNand IP-SEC Authentication Servers and multiple hosted AD environments

Integration with Active Directory requires a single mouse click. In more complex Active Directory environments, the solution is ready for immediate production deployment without modification. SMS PASSCODE integrates seamlessly with all common types of authentication solutions. This eases management overhead and for users, login processes are intuitive and the user authentication process is transparent. SSL VPN and IP Sec are supported natively which ensures plug-and-play connectivity to leading network and security vendor’s technology.

Enterprise Class Features Mission Critical for HA and Scalable for Growth

SMS PASSCODE was designed from the ground-up with mission critical high availability as a paramount goal. The ability to add or remove any component without service interruption is a mandatory requirement for password authentication. SMS PASSCODE provides advanced load balancing and customised fail-over options to meet the high-availability requirements of user authentication. Administrators can optimise this advanced load balancing engine across user groups, authentication clients and mobile phone service providers. Load balancing can be configured across multiple Servers located in different countries if this is a business requirement. For global management, Corporate Credentials Registry (AD) can define the attributes, modem or carrier requirements depending on country or carrier protocol. This also enables administrators to scale from a few users to hundreds of thousands of users with no interruption to services.

Virtual Desktop Support for Citrix, Microsoft and VMware. Microsoft TMG/ISA is supported too

Legacy two factor vendors providing near obsolete tokens like secureID grapple with making their older technology relevant to changing business requirements of Virtual Desktop and other emerging technology. SMS PASSCODE future proofs your technology investment, ensuring heightened security now, and into the future. With newer technology like iPads and Tablets becoming more ubiquitous, this investment protection makes good business sense.

Cloud Ready to support future needs of business

Ensuring a transparent login experience to users is enabled with seamless integration with application plug-ins’ from Citrix, Cisco and Microsoft. The system automatically extracts user data from LDAP/A D corporate directories. LDAP authentication is a proven solution, widely deployed and it integrates easily with SMS PASSCODE. Load balancing can be deployed-on-demand for unrivalled scalability in larger deployments. Cloud security requires password authentication and the easiest way to ensure better cloud security is with SMS PASSCODE and their patent pending SMS authentication.

Added security that only requires a mobile phone

An intuitive interface combined with ease of operation lets SMS PASSCODE deliver an experience that yields high levels of user adoption and user satisfaction.

Physical distribution of legacy two factor hardware tokens is no longer an administrative headache

Managing hardware tokens is a headache for time challenged IT Departments. It’s also another asset to add to the register. By using phones as the preferred mobile authenticator, SMS PASSCODE ensures a significant management chore is removed. Because users actively protect mobile phones more diligently because of privacy and financial drivers, phone loss is very rare and usually reported promptly.

Future Proof your endpoint protection by providing better iPad security and Tablet Security

With new technology taking the market by storm, forward thinking administrators must have solutions in place that can scale and adapt to reduced technology life-cycles’. SMS PASSCODE protects your assets today and is designed to meet the security challenge your organisation will face in the future.

Management tools that involve a single mouse click

Security solutions must integrate easily with existing applications and be easy to manage and support. SMS PASSCODE integrates with Microsoft’s Active Directory seamlessly. With full support for leading versions of LDAP authentication, SMS PASSCODE will enhance IT Security without the added burden of onerous management overheads.

Good security makes good business sense

Intellectual property that may include customer lists, commercial trade secrets and a myriad of other intellectual assets, all combine to build an organisations competitive advantage. It’s up to Management and IT Professionals to identify these risks and through collaboration, mitigate them.

Greater security and privacy for all stakeholders

Providing two factor authentication is a cost effective way to enhance overall security for your organisation. Traditional login and passwords are effective if security policy is strictly adhered to. For users, this represents a challenge with password security becoming increasingly complex and password fatigue setting in. This leads to lax user behaviour where passwords are written down and other bad practices become entrenched. This is not a good outcome for overall security and demonstrates the fundamental weakness in password security.

iPad Security and Android Tablet security ready. The newest threats come from the latest aids to productivity.

User take-up of market leading iPad Tablet has been astounding with supply continually outstripping demand. Enthusiastic users have placed demands on IT Departments to access corporate assets and fulfil the promise of any time, anywhere computing. Until now, the requisite Security controls to achieve this goal have been unavailable. SMS PASSCODE is the first solution to deliver corporate grade Tablet Security and iPad Security SMS authentication to mobile users. SMS PASSCODE is the first solution to provide two factor authentication remote access for iPad Tablets, Android Tablets, and many new products still in development. Using Citrix Receivers available for download from Apple’s AppStore, secure access via Citrix Access Gateway (CAG) or Citrix NetScaler Appliance is now available to iPad and tablet clients. Remote access via Cisco VPN for Tablet users is also supported, allowing access to corporate resources through a secure VPN tunnel.

iPad Security is a major concern for IT administrators. Management has recognised user acceptance and IT administrators have been given the task of integrating this technology into their production environments. SMS PASSCODE delivers secure authentication for users connecting via cisco VPN and connecting via Citrix access technology to an organisations resources. SMS PASSCODE has developed solutions that enable iPad and Android tablets to authenticate and assure clients are connected securely irrespective of location.