12 November, 2003
category: Corporate, Digital ID, Transit
- New ActivCard Keychain Token and ActivReader(TM) Solo Deliver EnhancedMobility for Remote Access Users
- New ActivPack(TM) AAA Server 5.3 Performance Exceeds that of the
Leading CompetitorFREMONT, Calif., Nov. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ – ActivCard(R)
(Nasdaq: ACTI), a leading global provider of Secure Digital Identity and
Authentication solutions today announced the worldwide availability of new
Secure Remote Access solutions for government and corporate users
– ActivPack(TM) AAA Server 5.3 software as well as the ActivCard Keychain
Token and ActivReader(TM) Solo devices for one-time-password and smart
card-based authentication. In addition to the industry leading performance of
ActivPack and these new device offerings, ActivCard enables a lower total cost
of ownership, while broadening the choice of easy-to-use authentication
form-factors for secure dial-up, VPN, web, terminal services, and wireless LAN
access.ActivPack, a RADIUS and TACACS+ strong authentication, authorization and
accounting (AAA) server, protects critical assets with two-factor
authentication that makes it easy and highly secure for users to prove who
they are online. The breadth of devices supported by ActivPack ensures the
remote access solution delivers the highest levels of flexibility and
migration capability to meet the evolving multi-application identity needs in
the digital enterprise. ActivCard’s newest keychain-sized authenticator, and
the ActivReader Solo device for transition to smart card-based authentication,
address the demand for maximum user mobility and productivity in today’s
computing environment.ActivPack AAA Server 5.3
ActivPack offers the efficiency of secure, directory-based digital
identity management sought by IT managers, network security officers and
system administrators for supporting large-scale strong authentication
deployments of up to millions of users. Leveraging an enterprise’s existing
infrastructure including LDAP directories, SQL or Oracle(R) databases and
utilizing half the number of servers, ActivPack achieves industry leading
performance and scalability – with a peak performance rate of authentication
exceeding that of the leading competitor. With just three ActivPack servers,
customers can support up to 226 authentications per second and populations of
up to 100,000 users* – in comparison to 221 authentications per second with
six servers for the leading competitor**. The new ActivPack 5.3 Web Agent for
Microsoft(R) IIS servers streamlines access to Microsoft Outlook(R) Web Access
and Citrix(R) Secure Access Manager with single-step authentication for a
convenient user experience and increased security.ActivCard Keychain Token
Authentication “On-the-Go” is now possible with ActivCard’s newest token
that solves the problem of weak static passwords in a portable strong
authentication device. In a new compact form-factor that conveniently attaches
to the user’s keychain, this token delivers big value in securing enterprise
IT access. Combined with the new ActivPack(TM) AAA server, ActivCard Keychain
Token provides a high performance two-factor authentication solution that
generates dynamic passwords. Unlike other keyfob tokens on the market, the
user types their PIN into the trusted pin-pad on the device itself – instead
of sending the sensitive PIN credential over the network. The solution offers
the advanced security benefits of challenge/response and synchronous
authentication with ActivCard’s patented three-variable algorithm: time,
event, and secret key.ActivReader Solo
ActivReader Solo allows customers who have already invested in a smart
card infrastructure, or that plan to migrate to smart cards, to gain the
flexibility of off-line token use. Enterprise customers need access to
information from any location, however not all workstations are equipped with
a smart card reader and smart card middleware – for example, airport kiosks
and internet cafes. ActivPack secure remote access deployed with ActivReader
Solo enables users to simply insert their smart card into the device, and type
their PIN to generate a secure one-time-password – unleashing the power of
the smart card for off-line authentication that is less expensive than
expiring tokens.
“ActivCard leading digital identity solutions deliver the speed and
performance our customers demand while reducing their overall cost of
ownership,” said Andy Smith, senior product marketing manager at ActivCard.
“Our Secure Remote Access Solutions allow customers to have the confidence
that their authentication infrastructure will perform and scale in line with
their business requirements – today and in the future.”Availability
ActivPack 5.3, ActivCard Keychain Token and ActivReader Solo are available
now. For more information, call 1-800-529-9499 or 1-510-574-0100. Email:
[email protected].*ActivCard Internal Testing Lab Results, November 2003
**RSA ACE/Server(R) 5.1 Scalability and Performance Guide, April 2003About ActivCard
ActivCard, http://www.activcard.com, is the global leader in Secure Digital
Identity and Authentication solutions for secure remote access, secure
sign-on, and digital ID card solutions. Our solutions are trusted by
organizations – from enterprise to governments around the world. ActivCard
systems deliver maximum Return On Identity(TM) (ROI) through increased
security, reduced cost, and user convenience. The modular product design
allows our customers to add capabilities as required, preserving their
investment. ActivCard secure remote access solutions are Check Point(TM)
OPSEC certified, and ActivCard is a member of the Cisco(R) AVVID partner
program.The statements in this press release that are not historical facts are
forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including
risks associated with fluctuations in operating results, our history of
losses, the concentration of our customer base, our reliance on strategic
relationships, acquisitions and managing our future growth, and other risks
identified in our periodic filings with the United States Securities and
Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, those appearing under the
caption “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on form 10K filed on
March 31, 2003, and under the caption “Risks Related to Our Business” in our
Quarterly Report on Form 10Q filed on August 14, 2003. Actual results, events
and performance may differ materially from our forward-looking statements.
Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking
statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. ActivCard disclaims any
intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements,
whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.NOTE: ActivCard is a registered trademark of ActivCard and ActivPack,
ActivReader, and Return on Identity are trademarks of ActivCard in the United
States and/or other countries. Check Point, Cisco, Citrix, Microsoft Outlook,
RSA ACE/Server, and all other trademarks are the property of their respective
owners in the United States and/or other countries.