[THIN] Re: 2-factor authentication in Citrix

  • From: Dennis Depp <dennis.depp@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: thin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Tue, 7 Dec 2004 08:22:19 -0500

RSA has a solution that works with an Active Directory Domain.  It
requires replacement of the MSGINA.  (http://www.rsa.com)

RSA also has a solution via Citrix Secure Gateway that will require
RSA tokens for the CSG service.  If you force your users to use CSG,
this might be a solution.

Dennis


On Mon, 6 Dec 2004 15:58:25 -0500, Pavlo Ignatusha
<pignatusha@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Hi group,
> 
> We are looking into the 2 factor authentication for our hospital that will
> work with our Citrix. So far we looked at www.cryptocard.com . The only
> thing they do not do is they do not replace the Windows logon. Basically if
> I have a w2k pc with smartcard reader attached in order to login I need to:
> 
> 1.Choose the token (drop-down menu).
> 2.Enter PIN.
> 3.Enter Windows password.
> 4.Choose Windows domain (drop-down menu).
> 
> This will let me in to desktop (or Citrix session).
> 
> My understanding was that there are systems out there that can log me in
> just by inserting the card and typing the PIN. Am I right or they all are
> just additional layer of security on top of Windows passwords?
> 
> Does anybody evaluated vendors for 2-factor authentication in Citrix? I
> would appreciate your input. I especially look for systems working with Win
> CE-based thin clients.
> 
> Environment: Citrix MF XPa 3 servers. Bunch of Compaq/HP thin clients (all
> Win CE different versions), PCs with w2k and xp.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Pavlo Ignatusha
> Systems Network Coordinator
> Pembroke General Hospital
> Tel. (613) 732-3675 ext.6150
> Fax. (613) 732-9986
> www.pemgenhos.org
> 
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