The
Veritoken has tackled all of these constraints with popular VPN systems.By using a physical USB token, and a
username/password combination – a connection to the workplace must be initiated
with an authorised person, in possession of their token (two-factor
authentication).The security
certificate is stored on the key itself, and can only be initiated from that
physical device.
Using the
auto-run feature in Windows XP and Vista, the
Veritoken will automatically run when inserted into a client computer.The Veritoken uses a OpenVPN Client
application which first checks to see if OpenVPN is already installed, and if
necessary installs itself.The system
installs itself back onto the token leaving a near zero footprint on the
machine.Moving from one computer to
another is a great benefit to road warriors in particular.
Once the
connection is established, the road warrior has an SSL encrypted tunnel back to
their workplace.The SSL is as secure as
any commonly available encryption system, but has the added benefit of very low
packet overheads – a unique feature of the OpenVPN UDP protocol – arguably the
‘lightest’ VPN connectivity available.Anyone who has tried to VPN over dial-up links, satellite links or any
slow connection will appreciate how important this feature can be.
Veritech Corporation has
developed the Veritoken system over a number of years, using open-source
software, and good old Australian innovation.By looking at the shortcomings of the current commercially-available
systems, creating a solution that works even in the most demanding remote
networking environments, they have developed a system which is applicable to a
wide range of needs.The Veritoken works
in conjunction with the Endian UTM system, or any OpenVPN server, and is
available through Veritech and its reseller network.
