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One logon = multiple accesses
The single-sign-on user authentication process is
a technology to give users one-step access to the network. That's
in sharp contrast to the usual environment, in which users must
typically endure several authentication steps each time they travel
from one domain to another.
Such multistep processes quickly become a nuisance
and a security risk with many additional passwords.
Single Sign On is built into Smart Card Logon. Users are authenticated as they enter the
network with a digital certificate (smart card). Once in, all other
logons to which the user is entitled are automated via the same
certificate. There is no need for repetitive authorisations with
extra name-password combinations to remember.
The benefits of an effective SSO scheme are significant.
In addition to overcoming the existing usability and security issues,
it enforces consistent high-security standards and single-sources
security to one certificate, reducing administrative overhead.
SSO is a priority in any large distributed IT environment,
for efficiency, security and reduced management costs.
Bullwark Short Description (PDF-205)
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