Strong Authentication for SUSE Linux Login with Smart Cards or USB Tokens

For Novell SUSE Linux customers concerned with the rising security threats and the weaknesses of password authentication, ActivIdentity provides a strong authentication solution fully integrated with the SUSE Linux environment to enable secure, easy and cost effective access to terminals and resources.

With ActivClient® for Linux, access to Linux desktops and workstations is protected by a smart card that together with a PIN code provides two factors of authentication. This ensures that only authorized users can access the enterprise network and resources.

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 their complex passwords: instead they simply insert their smart card and type their PIN code.
• Optimized for SUSE Linux – The solution enables strong authentication by securely storing the SUSE Linux password or logon certificate on the smartcard.
• Interoperable – ActivClient for Linux supports smartcards issued and used by ActivClient for Windows, thus ensuring support for a heterogeneous environment.
• Future proof – Supports a broad range of smart cards and smartcard readers.

Certifications, Awards & Standards

Standards Compliance:

• ISO 7816
• Sun® Java Card™
• GlobalPlatform / OpenPlatform
• PC/SC
• X509
• PKCS #7, 10, 11 and 12
• SSL 3.0
• S/MIME
• GSC-IS 2.1
• U.S. DoD CAC
• FIPS 201 / PIV

Certifications:

• Supports FIPS 140-2 certified cards and applications

Specifications

ActivIdentity Products:

• ActivClient®
• ActivID™ Card Management System (optional)
• ActivIdentity Smart Cards and Readers (optional)

Novell Products:

• SUSE Linux Desktop
• Novell Enhanced Smart Card Method
• Novell eDirectory™ (optional)

Solutions for Novell

• Strong Authentication for Novell SecureLogin
• Novell Identity Assurance Solution for HSPD-12 with ActivIdentity
• Smart Employee ID with Novell Identity Manager
• Strong Authentication for Novell eDirectory via NMAS
• Strong Authentication for Novell iChain and Access Manager
• Strong Authentication for SUSE Linux Login with Smart Cards or USB Tokens

Solution Brief (PDF)

• Strong Authentication for SUSE Linux with Smart Cards