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ActivIdentity Corporation, a company that specializes in authentication and credential management, reportedly announced a new licensing option that will enable companies to secure access to business-critical data and applications. Company officials said the new option is meant to deal with situations like a pandemic outbreak or other disruptive events that may prevent employees from traveling to office.

 

ActiveIdentity 4TRESS AAA Server for Remote Access is capable of supporting text-based One-Time Passwords or OTP which allows organizations to offer user licenses when business get disrupted. This is useful in situations like the present predicted swine flu outbreak, severe weather conditions or transit strikes, said company sources.

 

The licensing option is suitable for organizations of all sizes providing a secure access method minimizing chances of disruptions in business operations. ActivIdentity (News - Alert) 4TRESS AAA Server for Remote Access can be used by companies whether they have a disaster recovery plan or not. It provides required authentication to ensure security and compliance.

 

“ActivIdentity 4TRESS AAA Server for Remote Access can help organizations more fully prepare for business disruptions caused by pandemics and other events with a secure remote access solution that authenticates workers into the corporate network so they can remain productive,” said Michael Sotnick, executive vice president of worldwide sales and field operations, at ActivIdentity.

 

Sotnick added that this option can be deployed rapidly and is a cost-effective solution to ensure business continuity for the organization.

 

Being a standards-based solution for strong authentication the server features simple installation, deployment and administration. It also supports authentication methods and devices like hardware tokens, soft tokens, SMS OTP, USB tokens and smart cards, said ActiveIdentity sources.

 

The company’s strong authentication and credential management solutions help in establishing a person’s identity in digital applications, company officials said, enhancing security in organizations where it is critical as in large scale deployments. It caters to customers like the U.S. Department of Defense, Nissan, and Saudi Aramco. ActiveIdentity has enabled companies to issue over 100 million credentials for securing the holder’s digital identity.