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Protiva Strong Authentication System Architecture and Components
Gemalto Smart Cards and Cardlets
Protiva End-user Devices
Protiva SAS Browser Plug-In
Protiva SAS Agent Software
Protiva SAS

Protiva Strong Authentication System Architecture

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Protiva Strong Authentication is a network identity management platform which is easily configurable to provide an extra level of security for online banking, e-commerce and access to corporate networks. This advanced technology provides strong, two-factor authentication by integrating something you know – for example, user name and password – with something you have in your possession – a Protiva device generating a One-Time Password. Gemalto SAS authentication server on the backend then performs the same cryptographic computation as the smart card device and verifies that the one-time password matches in order to permit network access.

The Protiva Strong Authentication system is designed to enable maximum flexibility for alternative use cases and network access configurations. Two types of end-user devices are available to support network access in either connected or unconnected modes. If connected, typically via USB, the network user identification credential is sent to the authentication server automatically without manual input. When used in an unconnected mode, the user simply presses a button on the thumb-sized Protiva device and the built-in display then shows an eight digit one-time password, which the user enters directly into the remote network application using a keyboard or keypad. This enables any user -- whether at home, mobile, or at the office -- to generate a one-time password and logon securely.

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