Information Security Solutions, Software, Tools

Solutions, Software and Tools

Alawy is experienced in implementing a variety of Security Solutions. While much of our work has been with proprietary solutions, we also encourage the development and implementation of OpenSource technologies.

Single Sign-On, Reduced Sign On

Proprietary Tools

Most of our hands-on commercial experience has been implementing Netegrity | CA products : SiteMinder, IdentityMinder and TransactionMinder. However, we are also experienced in IBM's Tivoli Access Manager, Tivoli Identity Manager and RSA's ClearTrust. We are trained and certified by Netegrity (CA) in SiteMinder Single-Sign On architecture and deployment.

Most people choose proprietary tools because they want the level of support that comes with these solutions, without employing a trained, dedicated on-site developer

Open Source Tools

Sometimes a client needs a full-featured solution, but doesn't want the cost overhead associated with Proprietary Tools. As implementers of Secure Solutions, we encourage the development and implementation of OpenSource technology, such as OpenSSO (SUN's open implementation) and Java Open Single Sign-On (JOSSO).

The Open Source movement came out of the frustration of many corporations and individuals that want 'top of the line' products, but could not afford the investment. Today, Security Services companies like Alawy support Secure Solutions, without being on-site, or the need to pay the mandatory technical support fees associated with proprietary tools.

Open Source technologies are being build by the most talented and experienced developers in the world. And Open Source initiatives are being funded by major technology companies. In Open Source, technology innovation is not restricted by a company's bottom line, or self-protective motivations. Their success as a breed can be measured in their growing market share -- competing and even surpassing the share held by Industry Leaders and name brand software.

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Access Management Tools: Biometrics, Secure IDs

The cornerstone of any secure system is to provide access priveledges to those who are authorized to use the system. How can you be sure that only those authorized are gaining access?

Biometrics

Alawy can integrate biometric technology into the authentication and access management solution to verify without a doubt that whoever wants to gain access is really who they say they are. Biometric authentication uses unique biological markers, such as an individual's retina pattern and fingerprint to verify the identity of a user with 100% accuracy. Usernames and Passwords can be stolen, shared, compromised. Biometrics verifies identity beyond a doubt, and protects your most sensitive information and systems from corporate espionage, theft or vandalism when used in conjunction with a secure, policy based Single Sign On Access Management system such as Netegrity SiteMinder or RSA ClearTrust.

We can use a variety biometric technologies such as: retina scans, finger or palm print access to confirm identity and allow access to sensitive areas of your enterprise. BNX Biometrics Authenticated Sign On.

Secure IDs

Secure Cards, also known as Secure IDs and Smart Cards, are a convenient and secure method of validating identity, creating a method of non-repudation while enabling secure access to your Information System. Secure IDs are issued to individuals within the company granting them secure access in conjunction with a policy based Single Sign On Access Management system such as Netegrity SiteMinder or RSA ClearTrust. Cisco Secure IDs, RSA Secure Cards.

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Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)

We help you design, deploy, and tune IDS implementations. We educate you on the proper review process for alerts. We assist with IDS training and response planning. We review reports with you as needed and supply organizations with a list of high, medium, and low threats as they arise. We can also simulate attacks to test and validate your IDS technology and response capability.

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Import Regulations and Technology Restrictions

To Our Clients in the Middle East

Regulations governing the exportation and importation of advanced security technologies, algorithms and methodologies into many countries in the Middle East, coupled with a region-wide over-reliance on notoriously unsecure technologies, can seem to be a hindrance to providing adequate security to your enterprise. We will help by transversing the regulatory minefield to find and implement Industry Standard security solutions that won't put you in legal jeopardy.

Industry Standard Solutions

All of our solutions are Industry Standard and conform to recognized global security quality standards. However, "Industry Standard" doesn't have to mean "expensive" or "restrictive". We will advise the best solution for you based on your business and technical needs, your budget, export restrictions and regulations in your country.

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Practices, Policies, Behaviors

Good employees are an invaluable asset to business. A great part of securing your enterprise lies in training your staff to understand how valuable your clients' data, your business' sensitive information and the technology systems that store them, are to competitors, hackers, criminals, disgruntled employees and other malevolent people.

The more sensitive the data, the more attractive it is to all of those above.

We train your staff in the importance of secure data handling (paper and electronic), adhering to secure practices when using passwords, accessing accounts electronically, and handling sensitive documents. We will work with departments and management in your company to bring an awareness of secure practices to your personnel through best practices training. You end up with employees who are security saavy and are more aware of security risks.

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