Aladdin Releases Clientless Smartcard Authentication Solution Built for Online Services

Aladdin Knowledge Systems, a provider of information security and affiliated under common management with SafeNet, Inc., announced the availability of Aladdin eToken PRO Anywhere, the first smartcard-based authentication solution to combine the security of certificate-based technology with plug-and-play simplicity for end-users.

The clientless Aladdin eToken device enables remote access with two-factor authentication from any computer with an Internet connection and USB port.

A clientless device, eToken Pro Anywhere eliminates the need to install end-point software for remote access, providing a user experience that enables secure access to sensitive data, applications and services from any location. It is suited for industries that require security for private and corporate data including finance, government, law enforcement, healthcare and eCommerce.

"Aladdin eToken Pro Anywhere represents the future of authentication for organizations that need to provide strong, certificate-based authentication with an intuitive user experience," said Shlomi Yanai, VP of the Authentication Business Unit at Aladdin Knowledge Systems. "Organizations are constantly searching for ways to enable new online business opportunities, prevent fraud and cybercrime and comply with regulations, while still serving the needs of their end-users. With eToken PRO Anywhere, organizations can enable secure access to online digital information while delivering simplicity for their users that has never before been available in certificate-based solution."

Like all Aladdin smartcard chips, the eToken PRO Anywhere smartcard is Common Criteria certified and the device is in the process of certification for FIPS 140-2 level 2 and 3.

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