Ipswich Borough Council is using atext messaging systemto increase its
network security and save thousands of pounds in itsremote workingprogramme.
The council is using the Pinsafe authentication system from
Swivel Secure to support
secure remote working.
Users have their own Pin and are sent a 10-digit security string
each time they wish to gain access to the network via text message
or PDA. The security string and Pin are combined to generate a
single-use access code.
The council's previous system used physical tokens, which proved
to be expensive and time-consuming to operate. It often saw staff
without access owing to lost or missing tokens, and replacements
added to the council's admin costs.
Pinsafe requires no tokens, meaning network security is cheaper
to run, easier to manage and more user-friendly.
Howard Gaskin of Ipswich Borough Council said, "We wanted a
solution that would give us flexibility and management control
whilst offering tangible cost savings.
"We explored a number of options but PINsafe was the clear
winner."