The SMS PASSCODE Blog

Just in from the Microsoft labs, the new SMS PASSCODE verison 3.1 has passed the “Works with” lab tests for both the Windows Server 2008 R2 and the .NET platforms from Microsoft. SMS PASSCODE has been a long standing Microsoft partner extending its award-winning two-factor authentication via SMS solution to the Microsoft Forefront Unified Access Gateway (UAG/IAG), Outlook Web Access including the latest OWA 2010, Terminal Services/Remote Desktop Services including the latest Windows Server 2008 as well as Windows systems.  The rigorous tests were passed flawlessly in first attempt with no remarks.

The SMS Authentication protection is integrated tightly into the Microsoft technologies. This gives a very transparent user experience. E.g. for a user logging into Outlook Web Access 2010, the user first authenticates as usual with user name and password. Once validated, SMS PASSCODE present a new window requesting the user to enter the passcode that was generated and send real-time to the mobile phone via SMS. When entered, the user is granted access to OWA. No need for seperate screens, self-service portals or similar inconveniences seen with older technologies such as tokens.

To learn more, visit http://www.smspasscode.com/Company/News%20-%20Press/MicrosoftISV.aspx

Earlier in the month, the InfoSecurity Product Guide selected the SMS PASSCODE® sms authentication solution one of just 3 finalists for the Global Product Excellence Award in the category of Authentication Solutions (Multi Single or Two-Factor).  The nomination like in the past is driven by SMS PASSCODE’s recognized position as a technology leader in a new category of two-factor authentication via SMS. To learn more visit: http://www.infosecurityproductsguide.com/awards/2010/2010GBE-Finalists.html

A new program has just been launced by SMS PASSCODE® that delivers the award-winning two-factor authentication via SMS solution under a pay-as-you-go program whereby hosting and service providers are able to procure SMS PASSCODe under a quarterly payment term with the flexibility to add and remove users as needed.  The latest SMS PASSCODE® veriosn 3 solution already supports the technical needs of hosting and service providers for running multiple clients on the same installation. It is now also available on a subscription based delivery model enabling low-risk new revenue opportunities.

Visit www.smspasscode.com/products/splp.aspx to learn more.

Today, Citrix posted a new video that shows the seamless user experience really well. This is a demonstration of the new two-factor SMS authentcation solution on the Citrix Receiver for iPhone 2.0 developed with  SMS PASSCODE is used.

See it here: www.citrix.com/tv/#videos/1637

The Red Herring Global 100 award recognizes the leading private companies from North America, Europe, and Asia, celebrating these startups’ innovations and technologies across their respective industries. Among the companies are SMS PASSCODE®, a previous Red Herring 100 EMEA award winner, for being a fast growing technology leader in two-factor authentication via SMS.

To learn more about the award and the list of the 100 winners, click here.

This award comes on the heels of previous recognition by leading publications of the industry leading SMS PASSCODE two-factor authentication technology by Secure Computing Magazine as a Top 5 Innovator and today as one of only three Authentication Solutions finalists of the 2010 Global Product Excellence awards honored by Info Security Products Guide (Visit Award Nomination Site).

SMS PASSCODE version 3.1 now supports SMS authentication of the new Outlook Web Access 2010, Citrix iPhone Receiver 2.0 and latest Citrix web access

SMS PASSCODE® – The technology leader in two-factor authentication via SMS, today announced a new release 3.1 adding new client and platform support. New to this release is protection of new login systems, platform support and increased monitoring:

SMS PASSCODE version 3.0 has been validated and achieved Citrix certification. Test scenarios involve the Citrix Access Gateway, Netscaler and Web Interface platforms.

We have some more good news for our Citrix customers as the flagship SMS PASSCODE version 3.0 product has achieved Citrix Ready certification.  The joint Citrix and SMS PASSCODE solution gives customers the industry leader in virtualization and access infrastructure protected with a new-generation two-factor SMS Authentication via your mobile phone.

For those that do not know it, the Citrix Ready is a program that identifies recommended solutions that are trusted to enhance the Citrix Delivery Center Infrastructure.  SMS PASSCODE is a long standing Citrix partner and has for a while been awarded a Citrix Community Ready status. “The very first releases of SMS PASSCODE were designed for Citrix’s widely adopted Web Interface system.  Since then, we have worked diligently to support all Citrix products and are very pleased that we have also have been officially certified for doing so. “ Says David Hald, co-founder and CEO, SMS PASSCODE A/S.  “Particularly with the Citrix products, we have leveraged their program interfaces to deliver a very user friendly and seamless integration that helps giving joint customers a smooth and thus successful rollout of the combined solution” continues David Hald.

The certification involves Citrix SMS Authentication for both the latest versions of Citrix Web Interface, as well as Citrix Access Gateways in the Standard, Advanced and Enterprise editions as well as the Netscaler product line.

Learn more here.

Some exciting news … today SMS PASSCODE® was recognized by an expert panel at the SC World Congress put in place by Secure Computing Magazine, a globally recognized publication within the computer security industry as a winner in the Security Innovators Throwdown cotest.

The internationally recognized SC Magazine has named SMS PASSCODE a finalist in their “Security Innovators Throwdown” to be announced at their annual conference in New York City.

Copenhagen, September 28, 2009 – SMS PASSCODE® – The world’s leading two-factor authentication technology using your mobile phone, today announced that SC Magazine, a globally recognized publication within computer security solutions, has named SMS PASSCODE to their finalists list of the 10 most promising Security Innovators. The Security Innovators Throwdown judges have based their determinations on which vendors had the most robust business plans and tools to attract buyer interest and financial investment.