Strong Authentication for Sun Secure Global Desktop and Sun Ray with Smart Cards
For Sun customers seeking to utilize strong authentication when using Sun Secure Global Desktop (SGD) and/or Sun Ray™, ActivIdentity enables authentication using Java Card. When used with Sun Ray Connector for Windows OS, users can log into Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Server, or Terminal Server as well.
PKI certificate support
ActivClient supports PKI certificates from leading certificate authorities and certificate service providers, enabling use of certificates for Windows or Solaris for secure desktop login, workstation/terminal locking, remote access, web authentication, secure email as well as many other applications.
Seamless integration
ActivClient integrates seamlessly with Solaris for PKI-based authentication to Secure Global Desktop web browsers, and other PKI-enabled applications and clients. When ActivClient is installed on a Windows Terminal Server, the strong authentication provided by the smart card can be leveraged and bridged to applications when using Secure Global Desktop or Sun Ray Connector for Windows OS. |
Features and benefits
- Highly Interoperable – ActivClient enables secure login to Solaris with PKI certificates from the leading certificate authorities including VeriSign, Entrust, Cybertrust and Microsoft.
- Ease of use – ActivClient is seamlessly integrated with Solaris, and end-users simply insert their smart card in the reader and type their PIN (Personal Identification Number).
- Compliance – ActivClient supports government-issued smart cards compliant to CAC and GSC-IS 2.1 specifications.
- Proven and robust – Unlike any other smart card client software, ActivClient has been field proven with over 3 million desktop installations to date and works with leading smart cards and readers.
- Return on Investment – ActivClient enables usage of PKI certificates for secure e-mail, secure remote access, web and desktop authentication, and many other security applications.
- Future Proof – Organizations can tackle new requirements in the future by deploying additional smart-card enabled solutions in the future.
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