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Unit 14: Authentication

Strong authentication technology to strengthen their remote access so that the confidential Notes
client files will be secured from various hacking attacks as well as they meet the various
compliances.
Solution
Customer evaluated multiple two-factor authentication options available in the market to
meet their needs. The criterion applied by the customer is to make sure the product offers
Industry level security, product is easily configurable with the Juniper SSL VPN and is a
cost effective solution so that they can offer it to all their employees enabling them to work
remotely and increase their productivity. ArrayShield IDAS delivered robust Two Factor
Authentication Solution that met all customer needs. ArrayShield IDAS provides a robust
two factor authentication leveraging user’s ArrayCard and a pattern that is remembered
by the user. Before users are allowed access to the VPN they must enter a unique Secret-
Code derived from the ArrayShield IDAS technology. The Secret-Code is generated
through the combination of a pattern that each user remembers and an ArrayCard (credit-
card sized translucent card) that the user carries with them. This simple process ensures
that only authorized personnel are able to access the system and protects users’ identities
from being intercepted or stolen, without the need for an expensive token based system
typically used with other strong authentication technologies. Another key advantage
is that the user need not remember any complicated password which makes the whole
system experience easier.

Securing Customer Remote Access
IDAS integration and deployment with Juniper SSL VPN at Customer premise was very
smooth and happened in a few hours. The whole of the deployment and integration was
carried out remotely by the ArrayShield Expert technical team and the customer was
impressed with the ease of installation, configuration and the remote support provided
by the ArrayShield team. As the IDAS system is lightweight and high performing, it
required Customer to allocate just a minimal hardware in their premise to deploy IDAS
Authentication manager. Customer was very happy with the technology and business
benefits provided by the solution, and within few weeks have taken more licenses to roll-
out the solution to the wider use base.

Outcome
1. Meet Compliance Requirements: By implementing Two Factor Authentication
technology, customer has met the various data accreditation security requirements
of ISO 27001, PCI DSS Level1 and HIPAA
2. Improved Productivity: By enabling IDAS for Remote Access VPN, the Customer’s
employees can now connect to their corporate network from anywhere, and respond
to critical communications with-out having to wait for the next day.
3. Security and Cost Targets Met: With a cost effective IDAS Two Factor Authentication
solution integrated with VPN, the customer is satisfied that their security requirements
are met within the budget available.
Questions:

1. Study and analyze the case.
2. Write down the case facts.
3. What do you infer from it?
Source: http://www.arrayshield.com/uploads/IDAS-2FA-CaseStudy-Financial-Services-Remote-Access-VPN.pdf

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