Increased security guidelines require organizations, such as financial services firms, to move to multi-factor authentication systems. In a multi-factor authentication system, more than one form of authentication is required to verify the user’s identity and obtain access to desktops and data.
A number of vendors provide solutions for multi-factor authentication, from smart cards to fingerprint readers. Often, these multi-factor authentication systems are in place before an organization begins to move to VDI. Therefore, in order to maintain their current security systems while maximizing the benefits of VDI, organizations must find a connection broker that works with their current multi-factor authentication systems.
The Leostream Connection Broker works with a wide range of multi-factor authentication systems, including:
- NTLM authentication
- CAS authentication
- RSA ACE
- Client-side browser certificates
- DigitalPersona® Pro for Active Directory® fingerprint identity solution
- Java™ smart cards used in conjunction with AET SafeSign Identity Client ® software
- ACOS5 smart cards used in conjunction with bit4id Card Manager Admin software and readers
- Smart cards compatible with the IAS (Identification, Authentification et Signature) middleware (Pilote Carte IAS), jointly developed by Dictao and Gemalto
- Smart cards for IGEL®, Wyse®, and Sun Ray™ thin clients
- CAC Cards used with the ActivIdentity® ActivClient™ security software
- SafeNet iKey 1000 USB two-factor authentication token
