Introducing the New CSP Authenticator + Cloud-Native Application

October 22, 2021 Blog

CSP Authenticator+® provides multi-factor authentication for NonStop servers and supports various authentication methods. It can be used as a Safeguard SEEP or with Pathway and non-Pathway applications. Almost any application, including TACL, can now easily support multi-factor authentication.

The new CSP Authenticator + cloud-native application was developed using a modern cloud-based framework. This redesign focuses on providing security, flexibility, and scalability.

Multiple authentication methods such as RADIUS, Active Directory, RSA, and Open LDAP are supported. Additional authentication methods include Email, Text Message, and Google Authenticator.

New features:

  • New cloud-based framework – A new cloud-native application built using modern technologies
  • Support for Kubernetes Helm deployments – Easily deploy in cloud environments using Kubernetes framework
  • Support for High Availability environments – Create highly available Kubernetes clusters for resiliency
  • No differentiation between Primary and Secondary authentication – Users can choose any mix of available authentication methods, and even choose more than 2 authentication methods
  • Application-based authentication methods are now supported, and more authentication methods are being added.
  • Set different authentication methods for different user groups and privileged groups
  • Redesigned user interface makes it more intuitive and user friendly
  • Maintain a matrix of authentication profiles, policies (authentication methods), and users
  • Support for various databases, including Amazon S3, Atlas Cloud service, MongoDB, etc.

Benefits:

  • Protect valuable resources & data.
  • Add layers of authentication for secure access to systems and critical applications.
  • Address PCI compliance requirement 8.3 which requires multi-factor authentication for all personnel with remote access, and non-console administrative access to the cardholder data environment.
  • Integrate with centralized ID management systems to effectively manage users.

CSP Authenticator+ Key Features:

  • Support for multiple authentication factors including RSA, RADIUS, Active Directory, and LDAP, Microsoft, Google, OTP
  • Ability to use more than two authentication methods
  • Provides standardized authentication across platforms
  • Configure for all or only selected/privileged users
  • Fully encrypted communications with cloud-native application
  • Supports various databases
  • Support for new authentications methods
  • Supports TACL, Pathway and Non-Pathway applications

 

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