SafeNet IDPrime Virtual and Versasec Integration

In today’s security-conscious digital environment, organizations across industries, especially healthcare and manufacturing face increasing challenges in securing shared workstations. Traditional authentication methods like passwords and legacy SSO systems fall short in both user experience and protection against phishing attacks.

Versasec and Thales have partnered to introduce a next-generation solution that combines the convenience of RFID physical access with the robustness of PKI-based Virtual Smart Cards (VSCs). This phishing-resistant solution replaces passwords and outdated SSO systems with unmatched security and user convenience. With this new solution, frontline workers can access buildings and shared workstations quickly and securely, using their existing RFID badges.

This integrated solution consists of the following features to boost security, ease user access, and simplify shared workstation logins:

• Phishing-Resistant Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Based on RFID physical access and PKI-based Virtual Smart Cards (VSCs).

• Single Badge for Physical and Digital Access: Employees use the same RFID badge to enter buildings and securely access shared workstations.

• Seamless Single Sign-On (SSO): Upon entering their PIN once each day, users are granted seamless access to all authorized applications.

• No Extra Hardware Required: Eliminates the cost and complexity of managing physical smart cards or tokens.

• High Compliance: Built on cryptographic operations (encryption, integrity, non-repudiation), fully aligned with strict regulatory requirements.

  

Use Case - Accessing Buildings and Shared Workstations

One single RFID badge to access quickly and securely to buildings and shared workstations. Quick and secure access to buildings and shared workstations with a single RFID badge.

1. Tap to Identify

   1. An employee taps their RFID badge on a reader to access the office or factory.
   2. The Employee uses the same badge to access shared workstations by tapping it on the workstation’s NFC reader.

2. Credential Linking

   1. Versasec CMS Credential Provider links the RFID badge to the employee's Active Directory (AD) account.
   2. Versasec CMS requests the Thales IDPV server to activate a virtual smart card and initiates a session.

3. Smart Card Activation: Thales IDPrime Virtual Server activates a virtual smart card for the session.

4. PIN Authentication: The user securely logs in by entering the personal PIN.

5. Single Sign-On (SSO) Access: The system logs the user into all necessary applications without requiring multiple logins.

   

   

To install and configure the Versasec CMS Evaluation version, refer to the Versasec Setup Evaluation Version page.