TeamF1 Launches AuthAgent TACACS+
for Embedded Devices
TeamF1 Launches AuthAgent TACACS+ for
Embedded Devices
AuthAgent
TACACS+ is the Newest Addition to TeamF1’s AuthAgent Suite
of Embedded Authentication Components.
FREMONT, Calif.— December 21, 2007 – TeamF1,
Inc. (www.TeamF1.com),
the leader in embedded networking and security software,
today announced immediate availability of
AuthAgent TACACS+, its newest product – an
implementation of the Cisco TACACS+ (Terminal Access
Controller Access-Control System Plus) Protocol, that
provides separate authentication and authorization features
for networked devices.
AuthAgent TACACS+ is the latest addition to TeamF1’s
AuthAgent suite of lean, flexible and configurable
authentication protocols. It implements the client side of a
client/server information exchange mechanism providing
network access to users based on credentials managed by
standard “TACACS+ servers” such as those available from
Cisco Systems and other leading vendors. With AuthAgent
TACACS+, networked embedded devices are able to easily
verify user credentials and authorize users without having
the overhead of maintaining and administering a database of
sensitive user information locally on the device.
Applications include secure access to VPNs, gateway devices,
dial-up connectors, Ethernet switches and wireless networks,
among others.
“Architects of network devices that may be deployed in
environments using Cisco networking gear will have a strong
need for TACACS+ authentication built into their devices,”
said Andy Oehler, Director of Product Management at TeamF1.
“With its small footprint and easy-to-use API, TeamF1’s
AuthAgent TACACS+ enables OEMs to bring such devices quickly
to market, with rich authentication functionality and
without any significant impact on system resources.”
AuthAgent TACACS+ is Cisco draft-RFC compliant. It supports
password authentication (PAP) as well as challenge-response
authentication, and supports CHAP and MS-CHAP
authentication. Its modular architecture allows for easy
exclusion of unneeded functionality. It is easily ported to
many embedded operating systems, offering lower
hardware/software integration risks for OEMs.
Availability
AuthAgent TACACS+ is available as a source license under
royalty-free terms directly from TeamF1 with immediate
availability on Wind River’s VxWorks® operating system
(including VxWorks-based Platforms) and Linux®. TeamF1’s
expert professional services team is also available to help
with customizations to the product and ports to other device
operating systems.
AuthAgent TACACS+ is also available as an add-on module for
TeamF1’s SMBware™ production-ready turnkey solutions that
enable OEMs/ODMs to deliver devices to the small-to-medium
business (SMB) market.
About TeamF1
TeamF1, Inc. a privately held corporation headquartered in
Fremont, California, is a leader in high performance
embedded networking and security software. TeamF1's products
enable secure networking of telecom/datacom and industrial
equipment, and provide the infrastructure components needed
for switching and wireless products in various market
segments. For more information visit the company's website at
http://www.TeamF1.com or
contact
TeamF1 Public Relations at 510-505-9931 or email .
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