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.