ArrayShield launches IDAS Authentication Platform

ArrayShield has launched a new version of its flagship IDAS Authentication Platform 2.0, the latest version of its authentication server. IDAS Platform has a RADIUS interface as well as the XML API, IDAS 2.0 allows developers and network professionals to integrate secure, pattern based two factor authentication into any web-based application or RADIUS enabled device.

The in-built RADIUS interface allows IDAS to be integrated with all leading VPNs from providers like Sonicwall, Fortigate, Cisco, Juniper, Cyberoam, Watchguard, Checkpoint etc. to provide secure remote access to all its users. From a security perspective the weakest link in any remote access system is ensuring that only authorized users are allowed to logon. The traditional username and password protection procedure is no longer regarded as adequate to meet strict data protection standards and firms that store sensitive information must include strong, two?factor authentication to meet compliance regulations.

Any web application either it is in-house developed or open-source can also be seamlessly integrated with IDAS through the easy to configure XML API. The platform is highly customizable based on security and business requirements of each enterprise.

ArrayShield Pattern Based Two Factor Authentication is a method that’s cost-efficient and easy to use. Instead of hard tokens, it uses sequential pattern recognition and a translucent card to reliably identify users. Users choose a memorable pattern (sequence of cells on the array) as their secret and carry a unique translucent card that masks the grid displayed on the screen. Every time they log on, they are presented with a challenge Array of random characters, which will be displayed on their computer screen. They then overlap the Arraycard and enter those values that are present in their remembered pattern, creating a secure, one-time secret-code at every login.