DIGIPASS by VASCO protects Novell environments

With the growing number of remote users required to access client data, confidential documents, account records and other sensitive information, the issue of security has been a top priority for the business community. VPN and web access have made it possible to gain access to critical data from anywhere and at any time.

However, with added convenience comes additional risk.Unauthorized users could access the published applications and confidential business data if the only protection in place is a weak static password. The impact of identity theft and unauthorized access to client and business data can destroy both clients’ trust and a firm’s reputation.

Don’t fall victim to identity and information theft. Protect your business with VASCO’s strong authentication solutions. With VASCO DIGIPASS, you will be able to securely authenticate your remote users and provide safe access to sensitive data from anywhere, at any time.

Add strong Authentication to your Virtual Workplace

VASCO offers Strong Authentication based on One-Time-Password technology

As a world leader in strong authentication, VASCO Data Security is offering VACMAN as the de facto server software for protection of office applications for enterprises of all sizes.  VASCO’s DIGIPASS technology has proven to be the most secure solution, replacing static passwords by dynamic one-time passwords.

Powered by DIGIPASS  

DIGIPASS technology is specially designed to ensure that remote access doesn't become the weak link in your network security scheme. With a DIGIPASS in hand, your authorized users will be able to prove that they are who they say they are - quickly and easily.

They simply use an individually assigned DIGIPASS to generate a one-time password and they're in business.

VASCO’s time-based system can generate dynamic one-time passwords that change every 32 seconds, and are virtually impossible to attack.

Novell Certified strong authentication

Implementing the same techniques and solutions that are in place in the majority of financial institutions and banks around the world, VASCO is offering strong authentication for internet access to Novell networks. 

By adding VASCO’s DIGIPASS method for NMAS, small and medium enterprises can enjoy high-level security in their daily use of business applications, and protect their confidential and sensitive information at affordable prices.

VASCO offers DIGIPASS method for NMAS

VASCO, the leading provider of strong user authentication security, has joined forces with Novell to offer a secure, affordable and user friendly authentication solution for:

• Remote access
• Web applications
• Local area networks
• Integrated solutions

VASCO’s Novell Certified solution provides several key differentiators unique to any other authentication products available in today’s market. It is a tremendous opportunity for any enterprise looking to add a high layer of authentication security. Companies that have taken advantage of this offering include health services, finance, insurance and educational organizations.

Easy Integration without an Infrastructure Overhaul

VASCO strong user authentication easily integrates with NMAS without the need for any client changes and allows users to quickly setup and use existing NMAS enabled applications without having to make any modifications to current applications. This approach allows an easy roll-out of an additional security layer.

The weak static password used for remote access is replaced by a strong dynamic password, generated by VASCO’s DIGIPASS. As the user’s static password never has to cross the wire, it is not subjected to potential attacks.
VASCO’s DIGIPASS technology will intercept the user ID and one-time password submitted by the user, and perform an authentication session. Once approved, DIGIPASS method for NMAS will, transparently for the user, authenticate the user and grant access to the Novell network.

End-user convenience

At customer login, DIGIPASS method for NMAS validates the submitted user credentials. Once validated, the user is granted access to all authorized applications. By integrating directly with NMAS the new authentication process is transparent to the end-user, notrequiring any additional steps or any new logon screens.  End-user experience is unaffected, while the organization enjoys increased security provided by two-factor authentication. 

Benefits of the VASCO and Novell Partnership

The VASCO and Novell partnership provides some key differentiators that are not available when dealing with other authentication vendors:

• Native Integration- The VASCO solution does not require the acquisition and management of an additional authentication server, reducing both cost and complexity of deployment.
• Full Interoperability with all DIGIPASS Products- Novell supports DIGIPASS response-only and challenge-response authentication modes as well as all major DIGIPASS management functions (reset, test, and unlock)
• Versatile add-on for all Novell solutions- DIGIPASS method for NMAS can be installed on an e-Directory server on several platforms and can validate authentication requests coming from a Novell Client Workstation or via remote access RADIUS clients.

DIGIPASS Authentication for Novell environments

VASCO’s Strong Authentication for NMAS features:

• Novell Certified Strong User Authentication for Novell e-Directory, SecureLogin and other Novell applications
• Two-factor authentication : replaces insecure static passwords with highly secure dynamic one-time passwords
• Native integration :
  • No additional authentication server to acquire and manage
  • No complex programming or lengthy installation for network administrators
  • Centralised user management
  • LCM and LSM modules for integration with NMAS
  • iManager plugin for DIGIPASS administration
  • LDAP schema extension in e-Directory
• Low Total Cost of Ownership :
  • No new servers or appliances required
  • Low management costs
• Usage of Long-life and competitively-priced DIGIPASS
• End-User convenience - VASCO provides an authentication platform for multiple one-time password form factors including:
  • One-button DIGIPASS
  • Pin Protected DIGIPASS
  • DIGIPASS for Mobile

Key Features and Benefits

• Fully Integrated with NMAS
• Allows leveraging e-Directory investment by offering integrated security features
• Eliminates the need to use third-party authentication servers
• Replaces insecure logon (username and static password) with highly secure strong authentication based on one-time password technology
• Reduces the risk of online fraud, password theft and other attacks on organization’s networks and resources
• Automated installation/integration process
• Rapid deployment to the end-user
• Full redundancy and automatic replication to optional backup authentication server

Supported Platforms and Compatibility

• Compatible with Novell Modular Authentication Service
• Compatible with eDirectory, iChain, SecureLogin, BorderManager, Access Manager, Groupwise, iManager
• Compatible with SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10, Server 9, Server 10, Real Time 10 SP1, Netware

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