Yubico and Collective Software join forces to make Windows and Active Directory Logon more secure and affordable
Febuary 2010
Yubico, the authentication innovator behind the YubiKey, has partnered with Collective Software, the creator of the popular AuthLite Windows Logon software, to present a special offer to the Windows community: For a limited time, it will be possible to purchase YubiKeys bundled with AuthLite, from the Yubico web store at unprecedented discounts.
"The combination of ease of use, simplicity of configuration, cost-effectiveness, tight integration with ISA and AD, and exquisite security makes AuthLite stand out from the crowd. I recommend any company without a current two-factor authentication solution to consider AuthLite" says Thomas Shinder, Microsoft Forefront Security Specialist.
Normally, Windows user accounts are weakly protected with only a single-factor password. AuthLite incorporates Yubico’s YubiKey, in addition to the user's normal password. YubiKey's one-touch design emulates a USB keyboard to enter strong one-time credentials automatically without expensive hardware or complicated, multiple step logon procedures.
For maximum security and manageability, YubiKey data is stored within Active Directory (or standalone PCs) and authentication is accomplished without relying on an external server on the Internet. AuthLite also enables multi-factor logon to offline workstations, VPN services, and Extranet portals. The thin, 3 gram YubiKey can easily be carried on a keychain and used with AuthLite for all secure authentications to the workstation and the enterprise.
"Leveraging AuthLite support for YubiKey, Movaci Technology has been able to easily implement strong, two factor Microsoft domain authentication for its security conscious customers. Backed by stellar technical support, Authlite’s comprehensive domain and RADIUS authentication solution was the perfect match for our customers' requirements" says Christopher B., Movaci Technology
From now through March 31st, 2010, special deep-discount bundles are being offered, combining AuthLite licenses with YubiKeys in one easy, turn-key package. Find out more about this unique offer at http://yubico.com/authlite
The AuthLite product will also be shown at the RSA Conference, the world leading Internet security conference, March 1-5 in San Francisco, booth #2628. Read more at http://AuthLite.com/RSA.
About Collective Software, www.collectivesoftware.com
Collective Software is the premier filter developer for the Microsoft Edge Security platform since 2004. The company provides innovative solutions to enhance and complement ISA Server/TMG and Microsoft Authentication technologies in the enterprise environment. Headquarters are located in Springfield, Illinois.
About Yubico
Yubico's core product is the YubiKey®, a unique USB-key for instant and strong authentication to networks and services.