Do you want to deploy strong authentication, but do not want to buy or manage another device for your employees? Protiva mobile OTP solutions offer a cost-effective way for businesses to leverage the security of One Time Passwords (OTPs) using virtually any mobile phone. Protiva mobile OTP solutions mean you no longer need to invest in multiple OTP tokens to supply your workforce - a key aspect of the flexibility offered by Gemalto's Protiva Strong Authentication (SA) Server.
Protiva mobile OTP solutions provide safe and convenient authentication for end-users who are able to securely access their networks wherever they are without having to carry an additional authentication device.
They allow businesses to enjoy all the advantages of secure, two-factor authentication without the need for additional investment in OTP devices. When used in conjunction with an OTP token deployment, the mobile features can also serve as a back-up if a user's OTP token is lost or stolen.
Protiva's SMS OTP and Mobile OTP solutions deliver an OTP to the user's mobile phone via short messaging service (SMS) or the user has the ability to download an app which produces an OTP when initiated by the user similar to a hardware token.
All Gemalto OTP solutions are managed by Protiva SA Server. When an end-user attempts to access an online resource (i.e., corporate network, cloud based service, online gaming environment), they simply enter the OTP received via SMS or generated by their mobile app. This several digit code (defined by administrator policy) is sent as part of the login process to the server. The server verifies the OTP and when satisfied with its authenticity, grants appropriate access.
>SMS OTP uses Gemalto's SA Server to send an OTP to any mobile phone via the Short Message Service (SMS) format. SMS OTP combines two-factor authentication security with the convenience and simplicity of mobile SMS messages. It is easy to use, it offers a simple end-user experience and there is no software to install or maintain. The solution has no impact on the end-user's handset. When logging on to a secure network through their workstation, laptop, netbook, tablet or smartphone, the end-user enters their enterprise credentials of username and password. This generates a request for an OTP, which is sent to their handset via SMS.
Employers need to subscribe to a Mobile Messaging Operator (MMO) that offersa an SMSC- or HTTP-compatible API SMS service. Configuring the SMS service with SA Server is very simple.
>Mobile OTP uses an application downloaded to the handset that allows users to securely generate an OTP using their mobile phone as a token. It is typical for a user to always have their mobile phone with them and with the increasing functionality of smart phones, using the handset as a productivity tool is common practice. With the Mobile OTP app, users can always obtain an OTP, even when they have little or no network connectivity.
The solution is easy to deploy, and requires no inventory oor replacement management. Registration and activition is simple, and the solution offers a range of security features including time-based OTP with time stamping. If a user decided to change their phone, the application has a self-renewal process to load onto a new handset.
If, however, the user loses their phone, SA Serve can generate a number of OTPs that can be used as one-time workarounds until a replacement is obtained. Gemalto Mobile OTP supports a wide range of mobile handsets operating systems including iPhone, Blackberry, Android, WindowsMobile, Symbian and other Java phones.
Protiva Mobile Solutions offer a convenient and easy way for any size business to deploy secure network access economically and purpose built for their specific business needs. This provides the advantages of mobility but with the right level of security that is easy to use and simple to deploy.