Positive Networks Extends PhoneFactor™ Authentication to Global Market; New Free Service Now Available in 36 Countries
Worldwide Coverage and Support Allows Global Enterprises to Standardize on PhoneFactor for Enterprise Two-Factor Authentication
OVERLAND PARK, KS (September 25, 2007) – Positive Networks, the leading provider of hosted security services, today announced that the company’s new phone-based two-factor authentication service, PhoneFactor, has been extended to 36 countries for free. Virtually every country around the world is now supported by PhoneFactor, allowing multinational organizations to standardize on PhoneFactor for enterprise-wide global authentication using any phone as a secure authentication device.
The PhoneFactor authentication service is free to users in most European and Asian countries where cell phone usage in business is very high. Countries where PhoneFactor is available for free include: the United Kingdom, France, Austria, Spain, China, Japan, Israel, South Korea and Australia, among others. Free coverage includes a total of 36 countries, but may include toll charges to mobile phones where additional fees are incurred. In countries where PhoneFactor is not free, Positive Networks will pass along discounted costs for calls to authenticate users. For full details and a complete listing of countries visit www.phonefactor.net/globalservices.php.
“We’re delighted with the reaction our PhoneFactor authentication service is getting from the industry and from customers,” said Michael Yim, VP of Marketing, Positive Networks. “Extending PhoneFactor worldwide overcomes an obstacle some customers might have in adopting PhoneFactor globally. We believe in providing effective security services, not long distance, so this program covers the cost of PhoneFactor authentications to 36 countries for free and passes along our discounted costs for all other worldwide coverage areas.”
PhoneFactor is a free Web-based service for organizations seeking a powerful yet simple way of authenticating end users for access to authorized business-critical applications. PhoneFactor is a complete two-factor authentication service that includes unlimited end user licenses with support for VPN appliances, Citrix, and Microsoft Outlook Web Access. It also includes free authentication calls within the U.S. and Canada.
Positive Networks provides additional premium features for a fee that eases deployment and operation of PhoneFactor. This includes multi-server support, directory integration, international authentication, reporting and auditing, and support and product maintenance modules. The service is easy to implement and seamlessly integrates with existing Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS), Microsoft Active Directory, and RADIUS servers. No software is installed on the phone, and users can easily be set up through a simple Active Directory import.
Positive Networks will also provide global customers with enhanced and affordable support for administrators and users through toll-free phone, email or live chat support. The company’s online support center delivers online documentation and forums. Different levels of support can be chosen according to an enterprise’s requirements. Help desk support is available for both users and administrators. For more information visit www.phonefactor.net/support.
About Positive Networks
Positive Networks is the leading provider of hosted security services, including the award-winning PositivePRO VPN service and the PhoneFactor two-factor authentication service. PositivePRO VPN service provides secure remote access and endpoint security without an SSL VPN appliance, and PhoneFactor, the industry’s first easy-to-use phone-based two-factor authentication service. Both services can be set up quickly, and include 24×7 end user and IT administrator support.
Unlike traditional VPN solutions, PositivePRO is easy to implement, and requires no hardware for IT managers to purchase, install or maintain. The managed service combines a client-based VPN, a clientless, web-based SSL VPN and remote desktop control into a single remote access service that scales to support thousands of users. Positive Networks’ PhoneFactor service enables two-factor authentication using any phone, instead of requiring expensive tokens. PhoneFactor makes two-factor authentication available for anyone that needs security when accessing critical information.
Positive Networks is a leading provider of security products and services, including the award-winning PhoneFactor™ two-factor authentication and identity protection service, and the PositivePRO™ remote access service. Awards include: “Best-in-Class” Service Provider by Stratecast Partners, finalist for SC Magazine Excellence Award, AlwaysON AO100, Info Security Product Guide Product Excellence Award winner. For more information, please call 877-668-6536 or visit www.phonefactor.com
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