Strong Authentication for Citrix Presentation Server with Smart Cards or USB Tokens

For Citrix Presentation Server customers concerned by rising security threats and the weakness of password authentication, ActivIdentity provides a strong authentication solution fully integrated with the Citrix environment to enable secure, easy and cost-efficient access to remote applications and resources.

With ActivClient®, the market-leading smart card middleware, Citrix Presentation Server requires two-factor authentication (insertion of the smart card or USB token, and typing of the PIN code) before enabling access to published desktops or applications.

Features and benefits

Comply with security requirements – Address IT security and compliance requirements by preventing unauthorized access to information.
Improved user experience – End-users no longer need to remember a password: instead they simply insert their smart card or USB token and type their PIN code.
Ease of deployment – ActivClient integrates seamlessly with Citrix Presentation Server through industry-standard interfaces.
Return on investment – ActivClient also enables strong authentication for Windows, Linux, VPN / Dial-up, Web Login, as well as data security and digital signature. Additionally ActivClient can be combined with ActivIdentity SecureLogin® SSO to enable single sign on with advanced security features that leverage the smart cards and USB tokens.
Future-proof – Supports a broad range of smart cards, readers and USB tokens.