Strong and simple authentication for the education industry

The challenge

Databases in various information systems whether in universities, schools and other education institutes hold valuable personal, financial and business data which should be dealt with high level of security. In order to prevent the use of this data by unauthorized person, privilege systems are used, using userid and password as identifying method. Reality shows that this method is less than adequate in order to verify that the person is who he claims to be. Therefore the use of Strong authentication (two factor) solutions is a must.

One solution became popular in the last years - a hardware solution: a unique hardware (token, code generator, etc.) which is used by a previously identified user and is distributed to VIP customers. 3 main disadvantages:

1. Impose logistics administration: stock management, shipment, handle broken / malfunctioning equipment, etc.
2. Forces the user to remember to carry it with him anywhere and anytime. What happens if a student wants to review his status and the hardware is not with him or does not work properly?
3. Not suitable for the mass market. Can a university distribute few thousands new units to students each year?

Our solution - Otenti*Access

Otenti*Access is the solution for the education industry.

Otenti*Access is a genuine two factor strong authentication solution.

The student/employee receives one time password for each transaction and does not need to remember passwords.

The student/employee does not need to remember to carry the specific hardware with him.

No logistic burden on the education service provider

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