Utilizing Grid’s Approach to Cross and Cover the Authentication Spectrum
- Weak and vulnerable against the most prevalent and easily executed attacks
- Attempts to make them “limited time passwords” i.e. expire every 30,60,90 days add no real strength to the threat matrix, but add a real Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) burden to users and organizations
- Passwords are the most pervasive form of authentication for the majority of users
- Increased strength from One Time Password generation and “having something”
- Physicality and the very nature of the “something you have” unfortunately create real limitations
- Heavy Burden on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
- Limited deployment – due to budget constraints and/or mandated/ suggested deployment - e.g. SOX, to only users deemed absolutely necessary to have greater security
- No secure, un-intrusive “plan B” for lost, stolen or broken devices
It is this large part of the authentication spectrum that Grid Data Security’s unique approach and methodology addresses. Grid delivers proven, effective security through One Time Passwords or PINs, while allowing IT security a viable alternative for greater information access control.
- Utilizes a user’s existing password and organization’s database store
- Absolute ZERO footprint and device-less in nature
- Lower TCO and lightweight aspects, allow for complete user coverage
- Bolsters and works in conjunction with other factors and security measures
- Grid’s OTP system eliminates or mitigates the following attacks:
The Grid authentication system and methodology in action!
The need for enhanced authentication in today’s computing environment is undeniable. Static passwords should simply be eliminated, or at least the input and transmission of reusable information.
The ease of Grid to be snapped into any application is showcased in upgrading Microsoft’s Outlook Web Access authentication log in with Grid’s zero footprint, one time password log-in system.
Microsoft’s Outlook Web Access (OWA) is used by millions of users to gain remote access into corporate email and privileged information. The convenience OWA affords its users is unquestionable, but so are the risks of many of the user’s access points: non-corporate controlled and maintained clients, multi-user home computers, airport lounges, trade show kiosks, hotel lobbies, internet cafes.
Grid allows simple, untethered access and enhanced authentication while better protecting access into corporate data, and at a fraction of the cost of VPNs and hard token and their equivalents. Grid leverages and utilizes the existing database store and password, allowing a static password to be input as a one time password.
Grid Data Security, Inc. is releasing a family of patented products that will offer a paradigm shifting approach to passwords and access to computers, networks and the internet.
Historically, reusable passwords are the weakest authentication method, but remain the most commonly used type of authentication on enterprise networks as well as on the Internet. One Time Passwords (OTPs) are impervious to attacks perpetrated on reusable password systems.
Grid Data Security, Inc. has engineered a secure, authentication system providing device-less, One Time Passwords allowing Users to have a simpler, more secure way to access information.
The implementation of Grid Data Security’s GridOne™ system, and its use of GridPasses™ and GridCodes™, allows organizations to reduce or eliminate the threats and risks currently plaguing users of reusable passwords. These critical security benefits are delivered with absolutely NO additional user hardware or software. ANYWHERE, ANY MACHINE, MORE SECURELY™.
GridOne™ Reduces or Eliminates the Following Threats
Key-Logging
Automated Attacks
Sniffing
Replay
Brute force
Interception
Shoulder surfing
Dictionary
Stored Browser Passwords
In addition to this threat and risk mitigation, Grid’s One Time Password Approach helps address U.S. and international authentication regulations and guidelines such as FFIEC, SOX, GLB, HIPAA, FISMA, PIPEDA, 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11, BASEL II, European and Japanese Data Protection Directives.
The power and process of simple substitution. At log-in, substitute the real password with randomly changing numbers! A substitution cipher with the strength of one-to-many.
The Grid Data Security, Inc. mission: "Deliver better ways to secure data, networks and identities™. "
Patented Technology
Grid Data Security, Inc.’s authentication system is patented under patent no. 7,143,440
with the United States Patent and Trademark Office
(additional patents and foreign patents pending)
Customer Portal Protection™
Alternative lightweight, One Time Password, Web-Based Authentication Solution.
The Grid authentication system and methodology in action!
Grid Data Security, Inc. is releasing a family of patented products that will offer a paradigm shifting approach to passwords and access to computers, networks and the internet.
