Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) is a framework for creating a secure method for exchanging information based on public key cryptography, providing for trusted third-party vetting of, and vouching for, user identities. It is an arrangement that consists of a system of digital certificates, Certificate Authorities, and other registration authorities that verify and authenticate the validity of each party involved in an internet transaction.
SafeNet’s Authentication Client enables integration with various security applications. It enables token security applications and third party applications to communicate with the token. These include token PKI solutions using either PKCS#11 or CAPI, proprietary token applications such as Token SSO (Single Sign-On), Token for Network Logon, and management solutions such as Token TMS (Token Management System). Token TMS manages all aspects of token assignment, deployment and personalization within an organization.
SafeNet Authentication Client enables the implementation of strong two-factor authentication using standard certificates as well as encryption and digital signing of data. Generic integration with both Microsoft CAPI and PKCS#11 security interfaces enables out-of-the-box interoperability with a variety of security applications offering secure web access, secure network logon, PC and data security, secure email, and more. PKI keys and certificates can be created, stored, and used securely from within token hardware or software devices.
SafeNet Authentication Client can be deployed and updated using any standard software distribution system, such as GPO and SMS.
The SafeNet Authentication Client Tools application is installed by the SafeNet Authentication Client, providing easy-to-use configuration tools for users and administrators.