What kind of user authentication is provided?
A. The PrivateNet server provides security authentication for remote users who need incoming access to your internal network. Authentication is currently accomplished by a method known as secure network key (SNK) from Digital Pathways, Inc. SNK uses a calculator-based challenge/response mechanism for user authentication. A calculator must be provided to each authorized user. The PrivateNet server will issue an SNK password “challenge” and the user must enter this challenge into the calculator. The calculator then issues a one-time-only password “response” and the user must type the response back to the PrivateNet server. Assuming the one-time response is correct, the user gains access to your internal network. NEC is also looking at other authentication schemes.
