Castleforce IT Security Team
AEP Networks Trusted Certified Secure

Smartgate

Application-layer security gateway that meets FIPS 140-2 requirements for large-scale networked environments.

Secure Information Sharing Solutions for IP-based Networks

AEP SmartGate is an identity-based access management security product designed for rapid deployment of large-scale, distributed, information-sharing environments. SmartGate, a FIPS 140-2 certified solution, enables organisations to securely exchange information with employees, customers and business partners over any IP-based infrastructure. Advanced features enable federated identity, strong authentication and control of access privileges across trusted organisations.


AEP Smartgate


Strong Authentication

  • Integrated government approved FIPS-validated software token for digital identity and multi-factor authentication
  • Token stored on user’s machine or on variety of token storage devices
  • Supports third-party authentication mechanisms, including LDAP,RSA SecurID, X.509 PKI, RADIUS and biometric devices
  • Advanced capabilities allow separation of authentication and encryption servers, portable identity entitlement across domains for federated authentication, and single sign-on to multiple resources

Flexible End User Access Options

  • Clientless Java™ agent available for all leading browsers
  • AEP SmartPass® lightweight intelligent client does not require a browser; runs as a non-intrusive application on the end user device
  • Broad platform support includes Java, Windows98/2000/XP/NT, CE/PocketPC, Sun Solaris, Linux, and Macintosh

Mobile Wireless/Satellite Security

  • Delivers high performance, end-to-end secure communications over hybrid networks
  • SmartSat™ engineered to overcome high-latency delays associated with satellite connections, allowing virtually same as “in-the-clear” performance
  • Secures PDAs and wireless LAN/WAN connections to support the mobile workforce