REINER SCT Authenticator – secure two-factor authentication with one-time password for companies
Effective protection of company access and online services. Furtwangen, 23 July 2021 – REINER SCT, the specialist from the Black Forest for secure transactions on the Internet, is expanding its offering for secure two-factor authentication – the Authenticator – with a version for business customers. At the latest when companies introduce cloud services – and Office 365 is just one prominent example from the recent past – the topic of “secure access” becomes highly topical. The issue has gained additional momentum due to the relocation of numerous workplaces to the home office, which places additional demands on corporate security. The method of choice for companies is two-factor authentication. A procedure that is also expressly recommended by the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI). Because logging in with a user name and password has not been considered secure for some time now. The REINER SCT Authenticator relies on hardware-generated, time-based one-time passwords – Time-based One-Time Password or TOTP for short. Unlike classic authenticator apps on smartphones, it is immune to Trojan attacks. The accesses are securely stored in the device, the Authenticator works as an offline device without Internet access or Bluetooth and is protected against unauthorized use by PIN. As a hardware-based TOTP generator, it works with all cloud services and platforms that rely on this technology (a list with a selection of supported services and providers can be found on the website www.reinersct.com/authenticator) and secures access to company networks. The function of the device is very simple for users: log in to the company account, switch on Authenticator, select account, confirm with OK. The TOTP code displayed is valid for 30 seconds. Enter code. Done. “We originally launched the REINER SCT Authenticator on the market as a consumer device with which private end customers can secure their Internet access. However, more and more companies are now requesting the solution for their employees,” explains Thomas Peter, Head of Sales at REINER SCT. Not every employee has a smartphone provided by their employer and is willing to share their personal phone for apps that they use for business. The use of hardware tokens is also often cost-intensive and places demands on the organization. The REINER SCT Authenticator is an inexpensive and secure alternative. Because it is not only simple and intuitive to use. There are no running costs and the licenses come with the devices. Administration, configuration and roll-out are also extremely simple – in larger projects, REINER SCT also takes care of labeling the devices with customer logos or inventory numbers, for example. Due to the low costs, many corporate customers forego inventorying. The REINER SCT Authenticator functions without any time limit thanks to its highly accurate time synchronization, even after a battery change. REINER SCT Authenticator can secure 60 accounts simultaneously. The device can be used with a smartphone, tablet, notebook or desktop. The technology and hardware were developed and designed in Germany. The device measures 102 x 62.5 x 19 mm and weighs 92 grams. About REINER SCT: REINER SCT is a recognized specialist for security in the digital world. The company develops and produces in Germany. The portfolio includes readers for secure online banking, the electronic ID card and payment terminals for retailers/tradespeople. With the “Authenticator”, REINER SCT has created a solution for secure access to platform accounts with two-factor authentication. Another mainstay is intuitive time recording and access control systems for SMEs, which are also suitable for mobile workstations. Founded in 1997, the company operates worldwide and is part of the REINER Group. It is based in Furtwangen in the Black Forest and employs 45 people. Further information can be found at: www.reiner-sct.com. Contact for the press: REINER SCT Robert Eichhorn Baumannstr. 16-18 – 78120 Furtwangen Phone: +49 7723 – 5056-763 E-mail: reichhorn@reiner-sct.com Internet: www.reiner-sct.com
