Check Point Software Technologies (Nasdaq: CHKP), the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, today announced a new authentication technology that leverages mobile devices to increase enterprises' network security. While other solutions require multiple processes, Check Point DynamicID is the first solution to send login credentials directly to an employee's mobile phone or wireless device via text message. DynamicID simplifies remote access management for administrators as well as the end-user experience for mobile workers by eliminating the need for smart cards and tokens.
Check Point DynamicID makes deploying and managing SMS-distributed one-time passwords (OTP) as part of two-factor authentication simpler and more cost effective for enterprises. Rather than installing a separate, dedicated server to generate random passwords and then working with a mobile service to disseminate the SMS messages, DynamicID incorporates all of the functionality into one solution.
"By using randomly created passwords that are only viable for a select amount of time, businesses add an additional layer of security to their network," said Dr Dorit Dor, vice-president of products at Check Point. "Through DynamicID, customers conveniently receive their login credentials on their mobile phones without adding the overhead of a dedicated authentication server therefore eliminating the use of easily lost or misplaced smart cards and tokens."
DynamicID also provides businesses a much simpler way to comply with regulations, such as Payment Card Industry security standards, that call for two-factor authentication. An OTP sent through DynamicID expires once used or after a preconfigured time set by the administrator. DynamicID is included with Check Point Connectra NGX R66 secure remote access gateways. More information on DynamicID can be found at: http://www.checkpoint.com/products/dynamic_id/index.html.
Pricing and availability
Check Point DynamicID is available immediately as part of Connectra NGX R66, which can be purchased through Check Point's worldwide network of value-added resellers. For information on pricing and licensing, visit https://pricelist.checkpoint.com. To find a Check Point partner, visit http://www.checkpoint.com .
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Check Point Software Technologies (www.checkpoint.com) is the leader in securing the Internet. Check Point offers total security solutions featuring a unified gateway, single endpoint agent and single management architecture, customised to fit customers' dynamic business needs. This combination is unique and is a result of our leadership and innovation in the enterprise firewall, personal firewall/endpoint, data security and VPN markets.
Check Point's pure focus is on information security. Through its NGX platform, Check Point delivers a unified security architecture to protect business communications and resources, including corporate networks and applications, remote employees, branch offices and partner extranets. The company also offers market-leading endpoint and data security solutions with Check Point Endpoint Security products, protecting and encrypting sensitive corporate information stored on PCs and other mobile computing devices. Check Point's award-winning ZoneAlarm solutions protect millions of consumer PCs from hackers, spyware and identity theft. Check Point solutions are sold, integrated and serviced by a network of Check Point partners around the world and its customers include 100% of Fortune 100 companies and tens of thousands of businesses and organisations of all sizes.