9.6 Bluetooth eSec

Bluetooth eSec method identifies and connects with the mobile device when within the range to authenticate a user. It provides effortless user authentication.

NOTE:The Bluetooth eSec method is available from Advanced Authentication 6.4 Service Pack 2. It is recommended to combine the Bluetooth eSec method with another authentication method in a chain to enhance the security.

You can configure the Bluetooth eSec method with the following options:

  • Enable reaction on device removal option is enabled by default. When this option is enabled and a user logs in to Windows Client using Bluetooth eSec, this supports the Microsoft Interactive logon policy. Windows Client locks automatically preventing unauthorized use when one of the following occurs:

    • Bluetooth is not turned ON on the device

    • The device is not in the range

  • Required paired device (more secure) option is disabled by default. When this option is disabled users can authenticate to Client machines without pairing a mobile device. You can enable this option to restrict users to authenticate to Client machines with only paired device.