Strong Authentication for Cisco Wireless Networks

For Cisco® customers seeking to secure access to wireless networks, ActivIdentity® offers customers the ability to deploy both smart card and token based authentication methods to authenticate client and users to a Cisco WLAN network.

4TRESS™ AAA Server supports the Extensible Authentication Protocol EAP-TLS and Protected-EAP MS CHAP and PEAP-GTC (generic token card), and supports tokens for one-time password authentication, as well as smart cards and USB tokens for PKI-based authentication. ActivIdentity patented technology also enables smart cards and USB tokens to generate One-Time Passwords, thus providing users and administrators the ability to use a single device to securely store multiple credentials and smoothly transition to PKI.

Features and Benefits

• Strong security – Add strong authentication for WLANs via PKI and one-time-password authentication. Replace passwords with tokens or smart cards and eliminate common password security risks.
• Broad support for Cisco Products and Standards - Interoperable with Cisco Secure Access Client and Cisco Secure Access Control Server. Support for RADIUS and TACACS+ protocols and authentication protocols including EAP-TLS, EAP MS CHAP, and PEAP-GTC.
• Extensible – ActivIdentity solutions can protect multiple access points, making it easy to start deployment with wireless networks and use the same infrastructure for strong authentication to VPNs.
• Lower management costs and consistent security – Reduce costs through consolidated administration points, low token total cost of ownership (no license renewal), and user-self service administration for common help desk issues (such as unlock, re-sync, or PIN change).
• Flexible and future proof – ActivIdentity offers a range of authentication devices for different requirements. Start with tokens and migrate to smart cards and USB Tokens as security requirements evolve. Strong authentication for Remote Access provides a path to make smart card adoption easy. Combine two-factor authentication with Single Sign On for added security and user convenience.
• Accountability for compliance – With two factor authentication, organizations have strong proof of identity in order to protect access to resources and link online activity to users, an essential element to addressing regulatory compliance.