Access Smart’s Announcements
We are partnering with a number of innovative technology companies to offer some of the most Secure, Compliant, Convenient and Economical cyber multi-factor authentication solutions.
Power LogOn adds Third-party Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Integration
Austin, TX 07/27/22:
Power LogOn® by Access Smart, LLC helps agencies, businesses, and organizations to easily manage potential cyber threats before the threat disrupts operations. Power LogOn is a true MFA, IT centralized password manager that is easily added to existing employee physical access control (PAC) credentials. SIEM solutions allow IT Administrators to collect real-time security monitoring and event data for analysis, from multiple sources, including logon and other telemetry-specific data. SIEM is a key element in cyber security compliance, auditing, and network intelligence.
Power LogOn manages over thirty-five different Common Event Format (CEF) events such as users logging on and off, administrators issuing, access denied, and revoking cards that are forwarded to 3rd-party RFC-adhering, SIEM systems in real-time. Event logs resulting from activities at Power LogOn client workstations or at the Power LogOn server, are generated and sent by the Power LogOn server to a SIEM system at a selected IP address and port.
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Ethical Hacker Awards Power LogOn® 5 Cybersecurity Stars
Austin, TX 12/08/21:
Access Smart hired Secure Network Technologies, Inc. (SNT) to assess the security of our Power LogOn Government COA (Certificate-based Offline Authentication) application with a commercial PKI or government issued (CAC, PIV, CIV, etc.) smartcard without requiring any network connectivity at enrollment and user workstations.
“It is SNT’s conclusion that the Power LogOn applications operate securely and introduce no vulnerabilities that could be exploited to bypass its security functions,” Robert Clary, Secure Network Technologies, Inc. “Power LogOn Government COA had a positive score of five out of five on all of the criteria. Even with our best efforts to hack using various approaches, Power LogOn did not display any weaknesses.”
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Fixing Cybersecurity’s Weakest Link – Passwords (HexCon21 Presentation)
Passwords are secure. Wow, that is not a phrase you often hear in the cybersecurity world. But, it’s true. However, password management is not. Users and IT administrators are both culpable for hackers’ devastation to governments, corporations, critical infrastructure, and individuals.
Dovell Bonnett will discuss why passwords are secure, the misconception about password security, why passwords can’t be killed, or why we won’t go passwordless. Next, he’ll discuss how Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) can help or hinder authentication. Finally, the importance of the implementation of Password Authentication Infrastructure (PAI).
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US Air Force protects their offline Windows computers with Power LogOn®
Austin, TX 04/08/21: Access Smart announces today that a USAF base is deploying the new Power LogOn Government Certificate-based Offline Authentication software for secure MFA certificate authentication for their offline computer systems.
There are many offline computer systems within the DoD. These systems can never be connected to any internet or network for security reasons. However, these same systems still require Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) to validate authorized access.
A United States Air Force base contacted Access Smart asking if the Power LogOn MFA solution would allow their airmen and airwomen to use their existing CAC ID and digital certificates to log onto their 100% offline, Windows-based, systems. The answer: “Yes.”
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Use Government Credential for Offline Authentication
Austin, TX 12/01/20: Today, Access Smart® is pleased to announce our latest product: Power LogOn® GOV-COA – Government Certificate-based Offline Authentication. Power LogOn GOV-COA allows offline (stand-alone) computers to implement Multi-Factor Authentication with Government credential, Digital Certificates, and PIN Authentication for secure login during Windows boot-up and application launch.
The management at Access Smart strives to be innovators and visionaries. We started in 2005 with Power LogOn combining multi-factor authentication with password management using contact smartcard technology. Next, we expanded Power LogOn to work with contactless credentials like employee access control badges. We have now developed Power LogOn to work with existing government-issued digital certificate credentials (PIV, CAC, CIV, TWIC and others) for offline computers.
“For high-security reasons, many government DoD branches and departments prohibit some computers from network or Internet connectivity,” said Dovell Bonnett, Founder and CEO of Access Smart. “However, these same agencies still require MFA + digital certificate + password login authentication into Windows and applications. We are pleased to offer our customers a secure offline solution that meets their security needs.”
Power LogOn GOV-COA requires no modifications to an existing CAC, PIV, PIV-I, CIV, or TWIC credential, making Power LogOn GOV-COA FIPS 201 compliant. InfoGard verified Power LogOn to FIPS 140-2.
Finally, secure computer logoff is equally as crucial as secure login. Something that no smartphone authenticator, email, or SMS login service can offer. Like all Power LogOn solutions, Power LogOn GOV-COA allows the user to securely logoff the computer when the smartcard is removed to prevent unauthorized access. Power LogOn GOV-COA follows the guidelines of FIPS 140-2, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-63B, NIST 800-171, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and cybersecurity’s industry best practices.
Check out our website and schedule an appointment to learn more about Power LogOn GOV-COA and all of our other MFA solutions.
Access Smart + Identiv Delivers
Easy MFA Security
Austin, TX 11/17/2020: Today, Access Smart is pleased to announce the compatibility of Identiv’s line of uTrust Tokens and our Power LogOn® multi-factor authentication with enterprise password management for login protection of security-critical mobile and remote computers. This combination is perfect for work-at-home employees and employees who travel with their laptops. No bulky cards and desktop readers to manage. These compact tokens combine a smartcard and reader into one ultra-small package.
The management at Access Smart has always been innovators and visionaries. We started off in 2005 with Power LogOn combining multi-factor authentication with password management using contact smartcard technology. Next, we expanded Power LogOn to work with contactless credentials like employee access control badges. Recently, we expanded Power LogOn to work with existing digital certificates and government-issued credentials (PIV, CAC, CIV, TWIC and others) without rebadging or re-certification.
“Identiv is a global leader in digital identification and security and has been our supplier of high-quality, high-security contact and contactless reader products for decades,” said Dovell Bonnett, Founder and CEO of Access Smart. “Its innovative line of uTrust Tokens brings a whole new level of cybersecurity to mobile and work-at-home computers. Plus, the same Power LogOn license that was associated with a user’s ID badge can be transferred to the token at no additional cost.”
“Access Smart’s ability to provide true multi-factor authentication using Identiv’s uTrust Tokens expands the security and convenience — while lowering the costs — of user logins,” said Dr. Manfred Mueller, Identiv GM, Identity. “Our partnership raises the bar in enterprise cybersecurity by putting remote access security back into the hands of IT and login convenience into the hands of employees.”
As more and more industries and government agencies worldwide implement cybersecurity solutions, Access Smart and Identiv are once again at the forefront of securing sensitive data and access through the virtual front door.
Access Smart’s & rf IDEAS WAVE ID® Plus readers are Compatible
Austin, TX 10/15/2020: Today, Access Smart is pleased to announce the compatibility with rf IDEAS newest WAVE ID® Plus reader firmware update. Their PC/SC compliant readers and our Power LogOn® multi-factor authentication with enterprise password management protects security-critical industries. This combination delivers an easy and affordable migration path for cybersecurity login using your existing access control badge.
The management at Access Smart has always prided itself on being innovators and visionaries. We started off in 2005 with Power LogOn combining multi-factor authentication with password management using contact smartcard technology. Next, we expanded Power LogOn to work with contactless credentials like employee access control badges. Then just last month we expanded Power LogOn to work with existing digital certificates and government issues credentials (PIV, CAC, CIV, TWIC and others) without rebadge or re-certification.
“rfIDEAS’ WAVE ID readers have been an industry standard of excellence for decades,” said Dovell Bonnett, Founder, and CEO of Access Smart. “Their PC/SC compatibility brings a whole new level of cybersecurity to computers, networks and clouds. rf IDEAS support for strong authentication makes them the perfect security partner for their and our customers.”
“Access Smart’s ability to provide true multi-factor authentication using the employee ID badge expands the security and touchless convenience of user login,” said Tod Besse, senior vice president of sales and marketing at rf IDEAS. “Our partnership takes enterprise security to a new level by putting the login protections back into the hands of IT, and accountability into the hands of the employees”.
As more and more industries and government agencies worldwide implement cybersecurity solutions, Access Smart and rf IDEAS are once again at the forefront of securing sensitive data and protecting private information.
Access Smart accepts Bitcoin Payments
Austin, TX 9/20/2020: Today, Access Smart announces that they now accepts #Bitcoin payments utilizing Gemini Trust. Gemini’s focus on security and a vast portfolio of products and services makes them the perfect partner.
The management at Access Smart has always prided itself as being innovators and visionaries. We started off in 2005 with Power LogOn combining multi-factor authentication (#MFA) with password management using smartcard technology. Next, we expanded Power LogOn to work with contactless credentials like employee access control badges. Then just last month we expanded Power LogOn to work with existing certificates and government issues credentials (PIV, CAC, CIV, TWIC and others) without rebadge or re-certification. Moving to the #cryptocurrencies and #blockchainsecurity is the next logical step.
“Cryptocurrencies and #blockchains are more than a technology,” said Dovell Bonnett, Founder and CEO of Access Smart. “It’s a new driving force for security. As businesses move to decentralized networks, Bitcoin is a viable means of fast and secure payments, especially cross border payments. Gemini’s support for stronger authentication makes them the perfect crypto exchange for our customers and us.”
Access Smart’s ability to integrate true multi-factor authentication using the employee ID badge expands the security and convenience of the blockchain down to every employee. We integrate enterprise security by putting the login protections back into the hands of IT, and accountability in the hands of the employees.
As more and more companies and government agencies around the world adopt blockchain for transparency and Bitcoin for financial payments, Access Smart once again is at the forefront of securing company data and protecting privacy.