Ascend Communications, Inc. Announces Support for Enigma Logic Client Server Technology.CONCORD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 10, 1995--Ascend Communications has announced that its Pipeline and MAX product families now support SafeWord(R) Authentication Server A device used in network access control. It stores the usernames and passwords that identify the clients logging in, or it may hold the algorithms for token access (see authentication token). , the client/server security software product from Enigma Logic, Inc. Ascend's Pipeline and MAX products provide high speed remote and central site access for telecommuters, branch offices, small offices, and home offices. SafeWord AS provides greater security for Ascend users who connect to corporate networks via remote links. Recently renowned cases of hacking and tampering have raised serious concerns for network and Internet security ''This article or section is being rewritten at Internet security is the process of protecting data and privacy of devices connected to internet from information robbery, hacking, malware infection and unwanted software. . SafeWord AS gives users of Ascend's Pipeline and MAX secure non-replayable Dynamic Password authentication for both analog and ISDN ISDN in full Integrated Services Digital Network Digital telecommunications network that operates over standard copper telephone wires or other media. dial-in connections to corporate LANs. "Long ago, Enigma Logic recognized the need to protect network users from attackers who might steal conventional passwords," says John Muir, President of Enigma Logic. "Ascend's support of SafeWord AS recognizes the need for open user authentication See authentication. standards and sets an excellent standard for the industry." SafeWord AS provides centralized ID and logon authentication and supports industry-standard authentication protocols. The full-featured, fault tolerant The ability to continue non-stop when a hardware failure occurs. A fault-tolerant system is designed from the ground up for reliability by building multiples of all critical components, such as CPUs, memories, disks and power supplies into the same computer. network authentication server supports Enigma's hand-held "authenticators" or "tokens" and those from other manufacturers, to generate Dynamic Passwords. SafeWord AS also supports SofToken, a software token A software token is a type of two-factor authentication security device that may be used to authorize the use of computer services. Software tokens operate on a general purpose electronic device like a desktop computer, laptop, PDA, or mobile phone. that can reside on any laptop or office workstation. Enigma Logic, Inc. offers information and computer security software systems on a variety of platforms to customers in the United States and abroad. Enigma Logic is the originator of the hand held Authenticator. The rapidly growing Concord company continues to be the leader in Dynamic Password technology. CONTACT: Enigma Logic Inc., Concord Thomas J. Brady, 800/333-4416 |
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