Two-Factor Authentication

Two-factor authentication offers greater protection

Two-factor authentication is a security strategy that makes it more difficult for attackers to steal the identities of online users. In two-factor authentication, the user's identity is verified through something the user has (such as a token, smartcard, or grid card), something the user knows (like a password or PIN) or something the user is (such as scan of iris or fingerprint). As two-factor authentication solutions proliferate, choosing a solution that provides the highest security and the greatest value is critical to the success of a layered approach to security. And for organizations the world over, Entrust delivers on both counts.

Two-factor authentication solutions from Entrust

Entrust delivers leading two-factor authentication solution

As a worldwide expert in layered security solutions for consumers, enterprises and governments, Entrust offers two solutions for deploying two-factor authentication.

Entrust IdentityGuard is a two-factor authentication solution that provides greater protection and is more cost-effective than competing solutions. Entrust IdentityGuard can be deployed using already existing usernames and passwords. It can also be integrated with Microsoft Windows for secure network and desktop login. The coordinate-based challenge can be suited to a broad range of user authentication scenarios and is simpler than reading a map.

With Entrust IdentityGuard, organizations can:

• Protect against phishing attacks and identity theft with strong two-factor authentication
• Achieve security proven to be stronger than username/password solutions
• Deploy a two-factor solution more cost-effectively than hardware-based platforms
• Increase user confidence, build customer loyalty and promote continued use of online services
• Reduce costs with a two-factor authentication solution that is inexpensive to deploy, easy to use, and easily integrated with existing services
• Protect leading applications like Microsoft Outlook Web Access with a standard plug-in to either Microsoft IIS or Microsoft ISA Server

Leading token authentication technology for two-factor solutions

In addition, Entrust USB Tokens, the result of a strategic collaboration with SafeNet, enable strong two-factor authentication to VPNs, Web portals, WLANs and desktops. Entrust USB Tokens are designed to work with Entrust's PKI solutions to deliver a comprehensive and scalable security solution for stronger token authentication.

Entrust USB Tokens securely store an individual's digital identity on a USB drive. When users want to log in to applications, they must connect the token to a USB port and provide a unique PIN that matches the PIN within the token. Tokens cannot be duplicated and are durable against normal wear and tear; the typical lifespan is 10 years. And Entrust USB Tokens can aid enterprises in meeting new security regulations that mandate the privacy of client, patient or consumer records.

Learn more about Entrust solutions for two-factor authentication now.

Entrust provides solutions for a wide-range of security issues, including secure server solutions, software for certification management, government solutions for passport PKI, market-leading solutions for file encryption and more.