The FTSE100 engineering conglomerate, Invensys, is extending its use of SecurAccess across its business. Originally selected by Invensys Rail, SecurAccess will now be rolled out as part of its single remote access solution, replacing hardware tokens and moving all current remote access across to two-factor authentication.
David van Rooyen, Invensys’ principal solutions architect said, “With a mix of single factor authentication, physical token two factor authentication and soft token two factor authentication across the various divisions and businesses you could say we’ve had the opportunity to trial all available options and make an informed choice. The decision has been taken to extend SecurAccess beyond Invensys Rail into other areas of the business. In addition, I’ve completed a full business analysis and the results are quite staggering – $8 per person per month for a physical token against just $2 per person per month for a soft token. When you replicate that across 15-20,000 users, the savings are in the millions.”
Instead of traditional physical tokens, SecurAccess uses SMS technology to send passcodes to a users’ mobile phone to access corporate internal networks, cloud based services and email. The system integrates into Invensys’ Microsoft Active Directory. Using the existing user database Invensys generates an email, with manuals attached – one explaining the registration process and the other on the remote authentication steps. This is then automatically sent to the users Invensys plans to migrate across. As extra databases aren’t required, or created, it reduces costs and simplifies support the IT firm says. David adds, “I can’t recommend SecurEnvoy highly enough for its simplicity, seamless integration, unbelievable customer service, keen interest in what their potential customers are doing, future developments and price position. With cost savings in the millions for a hassle free solution – it’s one less thing to keep me awake at night.”
