"We knew we could get the best performance using Sun servers featuring AMD Opteron processors and the Solaris 10 Operating System."
Jurairat Krajangta
Assistant Vice President Information Security Department
System Group
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- Sun Fire V20z Server
- SunSpectrum Support
- Solaris 10 Operating System
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- Consolidate disparate security systems on to a flexible, scalable, high-performance platform.
- Deploy 2-factor authentication.
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- Robust security.
- Centralized security infrastructure simplifies service administration, enhances problem-solving, and cuts costs.
- Support for the rapid deployment of secure services to keep pace with changing business requirements.
- New security features facilitate corporate policy compliance.
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To address changing business requirements, KASIKORNBANK consolidated its disparate security systems on Sun Fire V20z servers powered by AMD Opteron processors, the Solaris 10 Operating System, and the DSSS Authentication Server.
The new security infrastructure provides 2-factor authentication, high performance, and centralized service management—facilitating the rapid development of new online banking offerings, enhancing the ability to resolve issues, simplifying compliance with corporate policies, and helping cut costs.
Delivering Secure E-Banking Services in Thailand and Beyond
Established in 1945 with only 21 employees, the Bangkok-based KASIKORNBANK (KBANK) has grown to become one of Thailand’s largest financial institutions. Delivering secure, world-class services to tens of thousands of customers, KBANK has 498 branches within Thailand and 9 branches overseas.
Increasing security risks associated with online banking and industry concerns over information access prompted KBANK to take a proactive approach and rebuild its security infrastructure. The existing technologies spanned multiple departments, were managed by numerous people, and incorporated multiple computing platforms. Creating a centralized infrastructure would enhance security, help cut costs, and streamline the development and management of secure online banking services.
After carefully evaluating its options, KBANK engaged Data Security Systems Solutions Pte Limited (DSSS). "DSSS is the leader in integration," said Jurairat Krajangta, assistant vice president Information Security Department,
System Group. "The DSSS Authentication Server can provide 2-factor authentication for our existing banking applications and scale to incorporate new offerings."
Since most security attacks are achieved through password access, strong user authentication helps ensure an end user's identity. Simply put, 2-factor authentication requires that you provide a password ("something you know") and a security token—such as a smart card or key fob ("something you have")—to
access data or perform a transaction. Unlike passwords, security tokens cannot be guessed, and owners know if their security
token is stolen.
A Flexible, Easy-to-manage Infrastructure Delivers Secure, Cost-effective Services
Along with providing robust authentication, the DSSS Authentication Server is flexible, supporting all major hardware, dynamic-password tokens, PKI smartcards, USB crypto-tokens, Java 2 Platform Micro Edition (J2ME) midlets, e-mail, one-time passwords for Short Message Service (SMS), and Pin Mailer. The
DSSS Authentication Server also offers numerous other features including an embedded FIPS-certified Hardware Security Module (HSM), end-to-end security of user credentials, Web-based server administration, and scalable, multi-domain capabilities.
To eliminate the disparity in hardware technologies, KBANK chose to migrate its security services on to Sun Fire V20z servers, backed by SunSpectrum Gold support. "We have used Sun systems to support many functions," Krajangta added. "We knew we could get the best performance using Sun servers featuring AMD Opteron processors and the Solaris 10 Operating System."
The consolidation process would take place in two phases. The first phase involved migrating key business applications and services to the new Sun servers. The process took approximately two months.
The second phase, currently in progress, includes the migration of existing authentication services to the new platform. "A challenging process," notes Krajangta, "We are making the new system talk to the old to collect user data and functionality."
"We currently have 1,400 users using the new system—and this number will grow
once phase 2 is complete," Krajangta continued. "However, we already see that by establishing a centralized security management infrastructure, we have enhanced our ability to identify issues. Additionally, new services such as 2-factor authentication, make it easier to comply with corporate policies involving employees and customers.
"From our experience, we look forward to great support from DSSS and Sun," concludes Krajangta. "DSSS provides a solution that meets our business objectives and requirements using the Sun platform. We can use it to rapidly deploy secure customer offerings so we can address changing business requirements while also managing our day-to-day business objectives."
Learn More
To learn more about KASIKORNBANK, please visit kasikornbank.com/GlobalHome/EN/homepage.html. To learn more about DSSS, please visit a href="http://www.DSSSAsia.com">DSSSAsia.com. To learn more about Sun, please visit Sun.com.
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