BioPassword combines three identification factors for secure access

(26/09/2007)

Companies are challenged to keep applications, networks, and information secure, yet accessible, while supporting diverse and increasingly mobile computing environments. A recent Ponemon Institute survey of 163 Fortune 1000 companies found that roughly 70 per cent of all reported security breaches were due to insiders. To combat this problem, many companies limit the age or lifecycle of the password, which, according to industry analysts, is costly and poses an increased threat to the security of the organisation.

BioPassword, Inc has unveiled BioPassword Enterprise Edition 4.0 for secure business computing. Enterprise Edition 4.0 identifies users based on a combination of keystroke biometrics (something users are), knowledge-based authentication (something users know) and one-time passwords (something users have – mobile devices).

Addressing the need for enterprise mobility, BioPassword is also announcing new remote access capability with support for Juniper Network’s Secure Access SSL VPN.

“Extending the password lifecycle can save an organisation the time and costs associated with frequent changes,” said Terrence Brewton, research analyst at Frost & Sullivan. “BioPassword’s platform provides solid authentication technologies that will enable more companies to easily secure access and identify employees.”

Unlike expensive security products, which rely on hardware tokens or biometric readers, BioPassword Enterprise Edition uses a simple combination of the user’s standard logon credentials (username and password), and applies keystroke biometrics (their unique typing rhythm) as a second authentication factor.

BioPassword is combining its software with one-time passwords (single use password delivered to your mobile device) and knowledge-based authentication (user selected questions and answers) to deliver accurate, ubiquitous authentication from any keyboard or device. The addition of software one-time passwords (OTP) provides strong authentication for all Radius capable devices giving BioPassword coverage of a vast majority of the market today. Software OTPs can also provide false-reject mitigation if a user ever has an issue logging in via their biometric.

Enterprise Edition is helping secure more of today’s mobile workforce by integrating with the leading provider of remote access. As a member of the Juniper Network Alliance Program, BioPassword is broadening the availability of its innovative software platform to ensure enterprises can effectively manage and secure access to their networks from the Web to Single Sign On and local networks.

“We are pleased that BioPassword has joined Juniper’s J-Partner Solutions Alliance Program to provide enterprises a truly unique approach to strong authentication for remote environments,” said Doug Erickson, director of worldwide alliance and channel development at Juniper Networks. “BioPassword’s interoperability with Juniper will help our customers secure access from anywhere at anytime.”

“Enterprise Edition 4.0 is the only solution on the market to offer enterprises a software platform that easily authenticates users from every access,” said Jared Pfost, vice president of security and product strategy at BioPassword, Inc. “Through partnerships with industry leaders, like Juniper, BioPassword is continuing to develop its recognised software to meet the growing demand for easy-to-use multi-factor authentication.”

Enterprise Edition 4.0 will start shipping October 15 and offers a solution for securing access, at one-third the price of tokens; one-year is priced at $21.

Related topics:  Authentication and identity management   Mobile and Wireless Security   Other biometric systems 

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