Authenware has introduced a new version of Authentest that is certified to protect logon access to domains and applications within the Microsoft Windows XP environment. The company claimed that Authentest is a second-factor authentication system that detects if a login is being attempted by the rightful user, based upon the particular ‘way’ that person types, rather than ‘what’ the person types.
The company noted that with more than 90% of its customers using Microsoft XP as their operating system of choice, it became necessary to address their needs by enhancing Authentest, to close the security gaps. Authentest’s compatibility with Microsoft platforms is due to the biometric software’s implementation of a three-tiered architecture: presentation, business logic and server data protection – all configured to address the needs of Windows users.
Tom Helou, president of Authenware, said: “The innovations of companies such as Microsoft have transformed the way humans interact and businesses operate. And while these advancements have improved our lives in many ways, they have also opened a Pandora’s Box in terms of security issues. Companies look to us to provide them with an additional layer of protection for their clients and consumers who interact with Microsoft systems.
According to the company, Authentest monitors a series of user logins to develop a personal biometric pattern for the user by employing an advanced algorithm as the foundation. The Authentest software reportedly offers end-user registration, troubleshooting, and addresses training requirements as well as elimination of all known man-in-the-middle hacking attempts.
The company noted that, with a menu of options to configure the right features for each application, Authentest allows administrators to determine the level of security at any access point. The software is implemented on a black-box server stored behind the inner firewall providing SOA web services for training, authentication and administration of biometric patterns, as well as SQL access to log data.
