The Addition of Windows Smart Card Log On Makes the Authenex A-Key® Token Even More Versatile |
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Authenex, Inc.
1489 Salmon Way
Hayward, CA, 94544
USA
Press release date: July 14, 2006
New Windows Smart Card Log On Functionality Makes the Authenex A-Key® Token With ACert(TM) a Cost-Effective Alternative to Smart Cards, for Large and Small Businesses Alike
HAYWARD, Calif., July 14 / Authenex, a leading provider of affordable and strong authentication e-security products, announced today that they have added Windows Smart Card compatibility to ACert(TM) Software, which enables A-Key® token users to securely generate and store digital certificates and key pairs for use with PKI-related activity -- such as digitally signed and encrypted email and PDF documents, single sign-on for Web sites, VPNs, etc.
Combined, these products enable the A-Key® token to support the same PC functionality that smart cards do to enable network log on, which gives an organization flexibility when considering a smart card-based solution. Authenex and the A-Key® token now provide the best price/performance in supporting Windows Smart Card Log On, without altering the existing Windows infrastructure.
"Why reinvent the wheel? Rather than replacing it, our solution works smoothly with Microsoft's existing GINA. This hardens the existing security features and their underlying authentication environment," says Anming Tseng, the Authenex Director of Engineering.
Because A-Key® tokens do not require card readers or the added time and effort for implementation, they ensure a quicker return on investment. The token simply plugs in to the existing USB port of the client machine. Also, passwords can be assigned to each token, to ensure that only the authorized user has access to the stored certificates.
As an added benefit, A-Key® tokens contain up to one (1) gigabyte of encrypted storage, where user information (certificates, documents, etc.) can be stored. This storage is protected from brute force access. If someone tries to log in and fails a predetermined number of times, the token's memory will be erased. This feature is embedded at the hardware level, so it cannot be altered.
About Authenex, Inc.
Authenex has developed the most affordable, secure and easy-to-use platform for strong (two-factor) authenticated e-security applications, making it possible for enterprises and PC-users to afford and deploy the highest standards in network security. The Authenex suite of applications includes Strong Authentication for VPN, LAN and Web, Strong Web Access Control, End Point (File and Hard-Drive) Encryption, Secure File Exchange, and Secure Certificate Storage. Each leverages the chip-based A-Key token, providing simplified management and use. Combined authentication features are offered in the A-Key for multi-functional usage for One-Time Password, PKI or Challenge- Response authentication.
For more information, call 1-877-AUTHENEX, or visit http://www.authenex.com/ .
Source: Authenex, Inc. CONTACT: Dave Damianakes of Authenex, +1-510-324-0230, or ddamianakes@authenex.com
Web site: http://www.authenex.com/
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