SafeWord two-factor authentication works by identifying remote users utilizing the Cisco VPN 3000 series remote access concentrators. The system provides one-time use passcodes that allow access to organization's networks without the risk of stolen passwords that can be used to harvest large numbers of customer identities.
Oklahoma City's information technology department uses Cisco VPN 3000 Concentrators and Cisco Access Control Servers (ACS) in conjunction with SafeWord to help secure their network. SafeWord adds another valuable layer of protection by helping to ensure that remote users are validated before gaining access to the Cisco-based secure VPN.
"We chose to protect our citizens' information with the Cisco-compatible version of SafeWord RemoteAccess because we had nothing but complaints about our previous software-based token solution," said Steven Eaton, information security manager at the Oklahoma City Information Technology Department. "We wanted a product that was user-friendly and allowed us simplified management through Active Directory and seamless integration with our Cisco network. Of course, reducing our support costs from 30 percent down to just five percent was not something we take lightly. "
