Shared Workstation using Smart Cards or USB Tokens

For organizations looking for fast access and strong security on shared workstations, ActivIdentity® offers solutions which enable single sign-on, strong authentication and fast session switching. Using such a solution, organizations can deploy smart cards or USB tokens to authenticate users quickly and without the hassle of memorizing complex passwords. ActivIdentity SecureLogin® Kiosk provides fast switching between users, enabling single sign-on access to applications without further prompts for passwords. When done with their work, users simply remove their smart card to lock the system and make it available for other users.

Organizations can start using smart cards for shared workstation and upgrade as needs evolves. ActivIdentity offers a comprehensive All-in-One ID solution for using the same smart card as a visual id badge, for facilities access, workstation and network access, as well as remote access.

Feature and Benefits

Dramatically reduces password problems: Users can access their applications without the hassle of multiple password prompts. Password changes are done automatically. No more lost or forgotten passwords, which results in less downtime and lower help desk costs.
Enhances security: Keep shared workstations locked and safe from unauthorized use. With SecureLogin Kiosk, the workstation automatically locks when a smart card or USB token is removed.
Accelerates access: With SecureLogin SSO and SecureLogin Kiosk, users can log in, get work done, and log off quickly. The workstation automatically closes the user’s applications if another user logs in afterwards.
Increases user satisfaction: Users appreciate the speed and convenience of kiosk and SSO functionality on their shared workstations. In fact, user satisfaction is the leading reason for the deployment of SSO (HIMSS Analytics Survey, June 2006).
Return on Investment: Smart Cards also enable two-factor security for many other applications such as workstation and network access, remote access (VPN), as well as data security and digital signature (data encryption, forms, and secure e-mail) and facilities access.