Gemalto's Protiva Strong Authentication Server protects network users' identities by performing two-factor authentication using Gemalto's proven smart card technology. It is easily adapted to existing network architectures and features customer care and self-service interfaces for managing end-user hardware and accounts.

Supporting a family of end-user devices which can be used when connected to the network or in a standalone mode enables Symtex to provide end-users with the most appropriate form factor for their individual network access requirements while maintaining full compatibility on the backend.

Gemalto's Strong Authentication Server consists of the following components:

• Authentication Modules that perform end-user validation using One-Time Passwords
• A Customer-Care interface for administrators to manage smart card readers, authentication policies, roles, users, keys, and other functions
• A User Care interface that enables end-users to register and manage their passwords