CRYPTOCard authentication server embedded within CiscoSecure ACS 2.0.TORONTO, ONTARIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 15, 1997-- Token-Ready Server Enables Cisco Customers To Authenticate Remote Users At Lowest Possible Cost CRYPTOCard's 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). is now integrated and will ship with Cisco Systems' newly enhanced access control server, CiscoSecure ACS (Asynchronous Communications Server) See network access server. 2.0. CRYPTOCard's RB-1 authentication token A security device given to authorized users who keep them in their possession. To log into the network, the security "card" or "token" may be read directly like a credit card, or it may display a changing number that is typed in as a password. operates seamlessly with the new Cisco product, eliminating the need to purchase an additional authentication server. Customers will save thousands to tens-of-thousands of dollars, depending on group size. This advance in security integration allows Cisco's customers to authenticate remote users at the lowest possible cost. Token support is a major component of CiscoSecure ACS 2.0. By authenticating users against a predefined database of user and group profiles, CiscoSecure ACS 2.0 effectively secures private enterprise and service provider networks from unauthorized access. Synchronized with CiscoSecure, CRYPTOCard's challenge-response tokens generate and display a one-time password (security) One-Time Password - (OTP) A security system that requires a new password every time a user authenticates themselves, thus protecting against an intruder replaying an intercepted password. OTP generates passwords using either the MD4 or MD5 hashing algorithms. when the user logs into the network. "Cisco has a strong history of customer foresight," says CRYPTOCard VP of Technology and Development, Stephen Seal. "Here again, Cisco demonstrates leadership by integrating enhanced authentication technology into their products in a way that presents convenience and affordability to customers." "CRYPTOCard's authentication server is now integrated and shipping with CiscoSecure V2.0," says Charles Yager, Security Product Line Manager for the Access Business Unit at Cisco Systems “Cisco” redirects here. For other uses, see Cisco (disambiguation). Cisco System,Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO, HKSE: 4333 ) is an American multinational corporation with 54,000 employees and annual revenue of US $28.48 billion as of 2006. . "Customers simply purchase the token cards from CRYPTOCard to begin utilizing strong authentication." The RB-1 features dual replaceable batteries, customer-managed initialization in·i·tial·ize tr.v. in·i·tial·ized, in·i·tial·iz·ing, in·i·tial·iz·es Computer Science 1. To set (a starting value of a variable). 2. To prepare (a computer or a printer) for use; boot. 3. , multiple keys, and multilingual capability. Users are equipped with something they uniquely have (the RB-1) and something they know (their PIN). Unlike time-based tokens, the RB-1 identifies users through challenge-response techniques and incorporate the Data Encryption Standard See DES. Data Encryption Standard - (DES) The NBS's popular, standard encryption algorithm. It is a product cipher that operates on 64-bit blocks of data, using a 56-bit key. It is defined in FIPS 46-1 (1988) (which supersedes FIPS 46 (1977)). (DES) algorithm. This ensures that a unique one time password is generated for each logon attempt. For more information on CRYPTOCard and the RB-1, please contact CRYPTOCard at info@cryptocard.com, 847-459-6500 (US), +1 416-643-7171 (International Sales), or through www.cryptocard.com. CRYPTOCard's booth at Networld+Interop Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. 97 is # 4181. About CRYPTOCard CRYPTOCard is a leader in information security, specifically in products used to authenticate users for network access and Internet connectivity. The company's authentication technology is incorporated into leading security products worldwide. Its authentication server was among the first to utilize the RADIUS protocol with Windows. -0- CRYPTOCard is a registered trademark of CRYPTOCard Corporation. Cisco IOS Cisco IOS (originally Internetwork Operating System) is the software used on the vast majority of Cisco Systems routers and all current Cisco network switches. IOS is a package of routing, switching, internetworking and telecommunications functions tightly integrated with a and Cisco Systems are trademarks, and Cisco and the Cisco logo are registered trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. All other trademarks, service marks, registered trademarks or registered service marks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners. The RADIUS protocol was developed by Livingston Enterprises, Inc. CONTACT: Boston Communications Bill Perkins bperkins@bcomm.com 617/247-1112 |
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