ISLANDIA, N.Y., June 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- CA Technologies
(NASDAQ: CA) today announced an update to its previously launched
token replacement program that offers customers using any security
hardware token the opportunity to trade their tokens for CA ArcotID
secure software credentials in a one-for-one swap.
For each hardware token, CA Technologies will provide a
three-year enterprise license for the CA ArcotID software
credential, including the CA Arcot WebFort authentication server.
The only cost to the customer making the switch is maintenance. The
program is in effect until Sept. 30,
2011.
"Hardware tokens are a security mechanism whose time has
expired. The inconvenience of carrying an additional key fob or
device for today's increasingly mobile workforce is not practical,
and the difficulty of remediation in case of a hardware token
breach is overwhelming," said Mike
Denning, general manager, Security, CA Technologies. "We
have seen increased interest in the CA ArcotID secure software
credential. Companies are re-evaluating their reliance on hardware
tokens for authentication and consider software credentials as a
superior alternative. CA ArcotID, with more than 30 million users,
offers increased flexibility and simplicity of deployment, while
providing unsurpassed security."
There are significant advantages to using the CA ArcotID secure
software credential versus standalone hardware tokens for advanced
authentication including:
- Simple deployment and management – The CA ArcotID
software credential can be easily and securely downloaded and
deployed using patented cryptographic camouflage technology. This
is more efficient than a hardware token which must be manufactured,
physically distributed to the customer site and then delivered to
the end-user. In addition, in the event of a security breach, a
software-based authentication approach provides a speed advantage
by allowing organizations to immediately reset the credential.
Users would then self-provision a new, and potentially larger,
private key the next time they log in. If a hardware token is
compromised, the situation requires deploying a new token, which
requires the vendor's assistance, and could be a costly,
time-consuming and inefficient process.
- Flexibility – The CA ArcotID software credential works
across multiple applications and environments, and it scales to
support millions of users. Organizations also have the flexibility
to store the CA ArcotID software credential on any supported client
device, such as a PC, notebook, tablet device or smartphone.
- Uncompromised Security – The CA ArcotID software
credential combines a standard x.509v3 digital certificate with
patented cryptographic camouflage private key concealment
technology to allow users to authenticate securely. In addition,
each organization creates, manages and stores its own private keys
for all its CA ArcotID users. CA Technologies holds no information
about any individual software credentials, thereby reducing the
risk of compromising customer data.
View a webcast "Exploring the Security, Cost And User
Convenience Benefits of a Software Credential over Hardware Tokens"
to hear Jim Reno, CA Technologies distinguished engineer and former
Arcot CTO, discuss how software credentials can help eliminate some
of the cost, distribution, provisioning and support issues found
with hardware tokens. Register for the webcast at
http://www.ca.com/us/lpg/forms/na/fy12/sec/47824_49505.aspx.
For more information on the Token Replacement Program, please
visit www.ca.com/replacetokens.
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About CA Technologies
CA Technologies (NASDAQ: CA) is an IT management software and
solutions company with expertise across all IT environments – from
mainframe and distributed, to virtual and cloud. CA Technologies
manages and secures IT environments and enables customers to
deliver more flexible IT services. CA Technologies innovative
products and services provide the insight and control essential for
IT organizations to power business agility. The majority of the
Global Fortune 500 relies on CA Technologies to manage evolving IT
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