DigitalPersona Pro for Active Directory: Administrator Guide

Chapter 3 - Product OverviewDigitalPersona Pro KioskDigitalPersona Pro KioskDigitalPersona Pro Kiosk for Active Directory provides fast, secure andconvenient access to shared computer environments, such as healthcare, retailpoint of sale and manufacturing lines, where multiple users must shareworkstations.In environments where many users share the same computer, fast and secureaccess in quick succession is important. Pro Kiosk does not require Windowslog on and off between users. Pro Kiosk allows a designated set of Windowsusers to use their fingerprints to log on to Windows, unlock the computer, andlog on to programs.Users are uniquely identified by their fingerprints without requiring them to typeaccount information to log on. Although each user provides unique credentialsthat can be used for logging and auditing purposes, a Shared Account is used tolog on to Windows.• One Touch Logon increases both security and convenience by addingbiometric authentication to the Windows logon procedure. One Touch Logonreplaces the standard Windows logon dialog box, allowing users to log on toWindows with a fingerprint in addition to, or as an alternative to, Windowscredentials such as a password or a smart card.One Touch Logon guides users through providing the required credentials tolog on to Windows. It also allows users to quickly lock and unlock theircomputers using the credentials specified by the logon settings.• One Touch SignOn simplifies and secures access to password-protectedsoftware programs and Web sites. Users just touch the reader toautomatically and securely provide data for logon fields, such as user nameand password, on any Web site or program logon screen. (Requires InternetExplorer 6 or above.)Administrators use the One Touch SignOn Administration Tool to createtemplates specifying information for the logon screens, and can useapplication policy settings in the GPO to deploy the One Touch SignOntemplates to end users.DigitalPersona Pro for Active Directory Administrator Guide25