Strong Authentication for SUSE Linux with Smart Cards

For Novell® SUSE® Linux customers concerned with the rising security threats and the weaknesses of password authentication, ActivIdentity provides a strong authentication solution fully integrated with the SUSE Linux environment to enable secure, easy and cost effective access to terminals and resources.

With ActivClient® for Linux, access to Linux desktops and workstations is protected by a smart card that together with a PIN code provides two factors of authentication.

Features and benefits

Comply with security requirements: Address IT security and compliance requirements by preventing unauthorized access to information.

Improved user experience: End-users no longer need to remember their passwords: instead they simply insert their smart card and type their PIN code.

Optimized for SUSE Linux: The solution enables strong authentication by securely storing the SUSE Linux password or logon certificate on the smartcard.

Interoperable: ActivClient for Linux supports smartcards issued and used by ActivClient for Windows, thus ensuring support for a heterogeneous environments.

Return on investment: Enable strong authentication for Windows, Linux, VPN/dial-up, web login, thin client and remote applications, as well as data security and digital signature.

Future proof: Supports the widest range of smart cards and smart card readers.

ActivIdentity products

• ActivClient™ for Linux
  
  Optional:
• ActivID™ Card Management System
• ActivIdentity Smart Cards and Applets
• ActivIdentity Readers
Standards compliance
• ISO 7816
• Sun® Java Card™
• GlobalPlatform / OpenPlatform
• PC/SC
• X509
• PKCS #7, 10, 11 and 12
• SSL 3.0
• S/MIME
• GSC-IS 2.1
• U.S. DoD CAC
Certifications
• Supports FIPS 140-2 certified cards and applications