This whitepaper details how ArrayShield IDAS Two Factor authentication system can be integrated with Google Apps Enterprise edition.

1. Two-Factor Authentication Solution for
Google Apps
Two-Factor Authentication Solution for Google Apps
Problem with exposing Emailing system on the Cloud
Organizations want to add another layer of authentication protection to their sign-in
process to prevent identity fraud and meet regulatory requirements. Traditional
approaches like OTP tokens are expensive to deploy and manage, and ineffective against
new attacks. And, they want on-demand software so they don’t have the headaches of
installing and maintaining new equipment and applications in your data center. The
challenge organizations face is deploying a technology that is both easy to use yet strong
enough to protect against various sophisticated threats.
Solution
ArrayShield innovative two factor authentication system - IDAS provides a simple secure
remote access to company email using Google apps. By using its innovative pattern based
authentication it provides One-Time-Secret-Code for every login transaction.
In IDAS every user is shown with a matrix on the Google apps login screen which is populated
with random characters for every transaction. User has to choose a pattern which is a sequence
of cells in the matrix and should register the same with the system prior accessing. A
translucent card is provided to each user which has a similar structured matrix with transparent
and opaque cells and some random characters imprinted on the opaque cells. Each card is
unique in terms of the position of the opaque cells and the characters imprinted on them.
At the time of accessing the Google apps the user is shown with the randomly populated matrix
as a challenge. The user overlaps the translucent card on the shown matrix and will key in the
characters present in the chosen pattern in the same order as a response. These characters
form the One-Time-Secret-Code for the user for that transaction. The ArrayShield IDAS server
verifies the user credentials by comparing user’s registered pattern and the pattern values
entered by the user. Access is given to the user if the user credentials are valid.
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2. Two-Factor Authentication Solution for
Google Apps
Integration Flow
The following diagram shows how Google Apps service can be integrated with ArrayShield IDAS
to use its two factor authentication for secure access to Google Apps products.
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Figure: Integration flow diagram for the Google Apps with ArrayShield IDAS
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3. Two-Factor Authentication Solution for
Google Apps
Features
Innovative Technology
ArrayShield IDAS technology is patent pending (globally) and has won several
awards/recognitions in various forums for its innovative concept.
High Level of Security
ArrayShield IDAS product leverages advanced Encryption methodologies (like Industry Standard
AES (128/192/256 bit) algorithms as well as in-house developed advanced cryptographic
techniques) and follows Industry Standard Guidelines and Best Practices.
Ease of Use
ArrayShield IDAS is based on user-intuitive patterns which are easy to remember than complex
passwords than can be easily compromised.
Easy to Integrate
ArrayShield IDAS product will seamlessly integrate with existing enterprise environments with
improved user experience. No expertise is required for integration.
Interoperable System
ArrayShield IDAS can also be configured as add-on module with various products of leading
technology players. Support is available for SAML, LDAP, RADIUS, TACACS protocol etc.
Easy to Deploy
ArrayShield IDAS can be easily deployed in days (not in weeks) because of easy-to-configure API
based system.
Easily Customizable
ArrayShield IDAS product can be easily customized to the unique needs of every organization.
Once deployed, organizations can also configure the security strength and mechanism to the
amount of risk involved in the user’s role and usability requirements.
Highly Scalable
ArrayShield IDAS can be easily scaled with huge user population without affecting the
performance and usability.
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4. Two-Factor Authentication Solution for
Google Apps
Benefits
Low Total Cost of Ownership
ArrayShield IDAS provides Strong Authentication at a fraction of cost of traditional alternatives.
Minimal Cost is incurred during purchase as well as maintenance. As there is no need of having
costly hardware tokens or transactional costs incurred because of SMS etc, ArrayShield IDAS
product provides lowest Total Cost of Ownership. No costly server hardware needed.
Mobility of the user
As ArrayShield uses a simple plastic card that can be carried on the go, it doesn’t have any
dependencies. Hence user will be able to access the application any-time, any-where.
Provides peace of mind
Protects Organizations and customers from Online Identity and data theft, hence provide peace
of mind.
Provides Compliance with regulations
Regulatory agencies agree that passwords are a weak link and are requiring companies to
implement stronger authentication. ArrayShield is a rapid, cost-effective way to comply with
Industry Guidelines, Security Standards and other Industry regulations.
Conclusion
By using ArrayShield IDAS Two-Factor authentication solution, organizations can enable the
secure access to their Google Apps account. The solution will make organizations of all sizes and
complexities protect from the malicious attacks happening on their online accounts.
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