Press Release

October 8, 2007

Billion launches Two-Factor Authentication with One-Time Password - BiGuard OTP for higher security level of remote access

Billion Electric Co., Ltd. (Taiex: #3027), a major international network equipment and solution provider, announces its new security token – BiGuard OTP. The BiGuard OTP is a chip-based, six-digit numeric Personal Identification Number (PIN) token that is used in combination with a password for strong two-factor access authentication. This product is compatible with Billion's BiGuard SSL VPN * series equipment including the BiGuard S5, S10, S20 and later models to apply stronger security for remote access to corporate networks.

The BiGuard OTP provides single password authentication for remote VPN, LAN and web access through the use of an ASAS back-end server. Each BiGuard OTP token is unique and has been assigned an Electronic Serial Number (ESN) and identification seed, so that the authentication cannot be reproduced. Prior to launching authentication systems, administrators were required to synchronize each BiGuard OTP token with an ASAS RADIUS-standard server which stored the ESN of each token. The BiGuard OTP continuously changes its PIN number, which, compared to a relatively easy-to-crack static password, dramatically increases access security and greatly reduces the risk of unauthorized access to corporate network resources by intruders.

Whenever access to LAN, Web or remote VPN is needed, users simply click on the token button to obtain a one-time password called a dynamic PIN. This action will start the two-factor authentication process between the BiGuard SSL VPN equipment and the ASAS server, resulting in the server either accepting, rejecting or challenging the authentication request. The ASAS server provides administrators with a friendly management interface which includes account management, adding new tokens, etc. The car key-sized token is extremely portable, offering total mobility and maximum flexibility for remote network access. Wherever you need to access the company’s network resources, the BiGuard OTP offers you better security level of authentication process to login the networks, even when on the road, or from an airport paid terminal.

Unlike others solutions, BiGuard’s OTP solution includes an ASAS server, so there is no need to renew the service, reconfigure user setting or renew tokens. The battery inside a BiGuard OTP token will last up to 3 years, so no hassle of replacing batteries.

The BiGuard OTP supports Billion’s full range of SSL VPN security appliances to provide value-added network solutions for Small to Medium Business (SMB) users. The BiGuard SSL VPN security appliance series integrates SSL VPN encryption as well as firewall and router functions in one device. It also offers various SSL VPN applications such as Network Extender, Host Security Checking and supports many different kinds of browsers, operating systems including Macintosh, and mobile devices like PDAs. This provides remote users, mobile workers and external business partners with secure remote access to the corporate network to share files, check e-mail, and download documents by using web browsers without requiring dedicated VPN software pre-installed in the client PCs.

Key features and benefits of BiGuard OTP
‧ Dynamic One-Time Password
‧ Event-based Algorithm Token
‧ Strong Two-factor Authentication
‧ Easy installation and management
‧ Car key-sized for extreme mobility
‧ One-click easy-to-use system

Available Packages
‧ BiGuard OTP Starter Kit (2 OTP tokens)
‧ BiGuard OTP 5U (5 OTP tokens)
‧ BiGuard OTP 10U (10 OTP tokens)

* An SSL VPN (Secure Sockets Layer Virtual Private Network) is a form of Virtual Private Network that can be accessed with a standard Web browser. An SSL VPN does not require the installation of specialized client software on end user computers as is the case with traditional IPsec (Internet Protocol Security) VPNs.

About Billion

Billion Electric Co. Ltd. (Taiex: 3027), based in Taiwan, was founded in 1973. It is one of the leading providers of network equipment and power supply products in the Asia Pacific rim. Since its Communication Division was established in 1992, Billion has reinforced its investment in developing next generation network equipment and Internet access devices for home users, telecommuters, and SME users. Billion has been accorded a number of honors for its networking products and has acquired a considerable customer base across Europe, America, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific markets. For more information, please visit www.billion.com.

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