Invensys secures global workforce with two-factor authentication

David van Rooyen, Invensys' principal solutions architect, says the solution will form part of its single remote access solution, replacing the current hardware tokens and moving to two-factor authentication. "With a mix of single factor authentication, physical token two factor authentication and soft token two factor authentication across the various divisions and businesses you could say we've had the opportunity to trial all available options and make an informed choice," comments van Rooyen. "I've completed a full business analysis and the results are quite staggering – $8 per person per month for a physical token against just $2 per person per month for a soft token. When you replicate that across 15—20,000 users, the savings are in the millions," he adds. Instead of traditional physical tokens, SecurAccess uses SMS technology to send pass codes to a users' mobile phone to access corporate internal networks, cloud based services and email, he explains. The system is accredited for Invensys' Microsoft Active Directory so integration is simple and requires no schema changes. Using the existing user database, Invensys generates an email, complete with manuals attached which is then automatically sent to the users Invensys plans to migrate across. As additional database's aren't required, or created, it reduces costs and simplifies on-going support. "I can't recommend SecurEnvoy highly enough for its simplicity, seamless integration, unbelievable customer service, keen interest in what their potential customers are doing, future developments and price position," comments van Rooyen.