ActivIdentity NMAS Method

Strong two-factor authentication for Novell networks

For Novell customers concerned with securing user access to their networks, ActivIdentity NMAS Method provides organizations an extra layer of security. ActivIdentity® NMAS Method replaces weak static passwords with token-based one-time passwords enabling strong two-factor authentication. Native integration with Novell Modular Authentication Service (NMAS), Novell eDirectory™, and Novell iManager enables easy deployment, management, and broad application coverage for all login scenarios (i.e. LAN, VPN, Web).

Key Features

Secure Novell login

Users login using a password that is valid only once, generated for each login by an ActivIdentity handheld token.
Two-factor authentication, based on “something you have” (authentication device) and “something you know” (PIN).
ActivIdentity one-time password authentication is based on a patented three-variable algorithm: time, event counter, and cryptographic key.

Native Novell integration

All user and device information is stored in Novell eDirectory with no additional server required.
Authentication policies are based on eDirectory and applied to users via directory inheritance.
User and device management is performed in Novell iManager using built in controls.
Automatically supports any new NMAS enabled application.
Compatible with Novell SecureLogin®: administrators have built-in options to enforce one-time password login to sensitive applications; one-time password login enables user access to all single sign-on enabled applications.
Compatible with Novell iChain®, BorderManager®, and Access Manager for organizations to secure access to web-based and remote corporate resources in addition to LAN login.

Device lifecycle management

Users and devices are managed centrally using the iManager management console for increased efficiency.
Lifecycle management of hardware tokens including user assignment, device unlock, and PIN management.

Benefits

Increases security and usability

Increases protection of corporate resources by replacing the use of static passwords for user access with non-repeatable one-time passwords.
Reduces employee frustration associated with complex static passwords; instead complexity is concealed within the token.
Accommodates different levels of security and usability such as device plus PIN or device only user logins.

Easy setup and management

Simplifies deployment by leveraging existing eDirectory installation for user and device management.
Eases distribution and enforcement of policies via directory inheritance capabilities.
Empowers administrators with new capabilities built directly into iManager’s management console; avoids the need for a new management console paradigm.
Aligns with existing workforce practices by supporting all login scenarios.

Low cost of ownership

Minimizes cost of ownership as no additional server or database is required nor the associated configuration, maintenance, and training costs.
Speeds ROI of existing and future Novell investments through interoperability with all Novell applications based on NMAS.

Technical Specifications