GSN_HSA2017_Yearbook

2017
GSN 2016 DIGITAL YEARBOOK OF HOMELAND SECURITY AWARDS RECIPIENTS
Optimal IdM
2017 Winner
Vendors of Physical Security Products and Solutions
Awards Category:
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Best Multifactor Authentication Solutions
Reason this entry deserves to win:
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• The Optimal Authentication Service (OAS)
seamlessly adds multi-factor authentication options
to both web and non-web applications.
• OAS gives customers many MFA options
including: Password-less access using push
notifications like fingerprint authentication and
TOTP via SMS/Text Messaging, E-mail and
Voice.
• The integration of OAS into The OptimalCloud,
a complete Identity-as-a-Service
(IDaaS) solution, has created the first ever
virtual directory offered with MFA.
The Optimal IdM authentication-as-a-service
(AaaS) offering, called The Optimal Authentication
Service (OAS), allows single and multifactor
authentication (MFA) methods to easily
be added within any application. The OA app
is available on both the Google Play and the
Apple iOS app stores.
OAS is a hosted RESTful web service that
provides customers with the ability to perform
various types and levels of authentications,
including single and multi-factor. The service
may be deployed in any data center and is offered
in a multi-tenant environment as well
as in an isolated/dedicated environment. OAS
can easily integrate into an application using
the RESTful call, or by using the Optimal IdM
.NET SDK or jQuery plugin.
Because the service is available via industry
standard REST calls, both web and non-web
applications may easily add MFA capabilities,
including password-less options. As a MFA service,
OAS helps prevent phishing and man-inthe-middle
attacks by delivering push notifications
to a user’s registered mobile device which
optionally works with fingerprint enabled
systems. OAS includes other MFA options like
Time-based One-Time Password (TOTP) and
traditional One-Time Passcodes (OTP) that
can be sent via Short Message Service (SMS),
Email or voice calls.
Each can be used as a stand-alone option or
in conjunction with a complete Identity Access
and Management (IAM) program. When integrating
with an existing system, customers can
leverage OTPs via SMS, Email or voice without
storing any information about the user in
the cloud service. When using TOTP or push
notifications, only device information is stored,
which reduces the amount of personal identifiable
information that is needed. The service
can also be used to access applications in a
password-less method by sending a push notifications
to a mobile device for logins.
Link to Web Page of Nominated Organization:
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http://www.optimalidm.com
Link to additional information:
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Optimal IdM authentication-as-a-service (AaaS)
https://optimalidm.com/products/hosted/aaas
Nominating contact for this entry:
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Matt Pitchford, Marketing Director
Nominating contact email address:
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matt.pitchford@optimalidm.com
Nominating organization address:
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Optimal IdM
3959 Van Dyke Rd #190
Lutz, FL 33558
54 55