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Authentication    Precautions   Ease of Use Considerations
Authentication Points   User Validation Authentication for Remote Access
Password Protection   Location Validation and Call Level Security
Accounting   Firewalls

Authenticaiton Points

Authentication points are first viewed at the remote access server. In this context we evaluate the support of industry standard name services. We also consider local database support for smaller sites and support for optional token-based security. At the network we consider network-oriented solutions such as Novell Directory Services (NDS) or Microsoft NT Domains. Lastly, at the application, we assess password-protect your system's e-mail, scheduler and other group/shareware applications. Of course, we also look for password protection features when evaluating productivity applications.
One way to streamline security is by using a single login for accessing a number of systems, such as applications, printers, remote access and network servers. This can eliminate the security risk of multiple passwords, which users often write down and leave in plain sight. A single login can also reduce the administrative inconvenience that arises when adding and deleting users from multiple-login configurations. Because there is no standard mechanism in the industry that touches on all points of access, consider an integrated security solution from a third-party provider. Integrated third-party solutions can provide the level of security required for the specific installation, while working seamlessly with the remote access server.

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