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STANDARD CHALLENGER
for Central Site Security Applications
Hardware Security System for Dial Modem or FAX Authentication

APPLICATION DIAGRAM

Standard Challenger Application Diagram

DESCRIPTION

Expandable up to 64 TelCo Lines
Quick, Defeats Bad Calls in ½ Second
No Additional User Sign-on Delays
Deceptively Easy To Use
No User Training Required
Four Levels of Security
Transparent to the Hardware and Software
Programmable (Change, Add, or Defeat Keys)
No AC Power or Batteries for Caller's Key
Over 1 Billion Handshake Combinations
Serial Port for Event Logs, Reports, & Program
Works with Any Standard Analog Dial Device
Use for Stationary or Mobile Applications
Use with Current Passwords for "Two Factor Authentication"

Introduction
The Standard Challenger is a programmable central site, hardware authentication system for dial modem security. The system operates on the analog side of the operative modems on a LOCK and KEY principle. This makes it completely independent of the hardware and software and puts no additional frustrating burden on the user. It can be used with mainframes or servers and any mix of terminals.

The system is very modular. The Host control unit (HCU) acts as a multi-line Lock and can support up to eight dial lines and up to 4,000 match box sized user Keys with unique ID numbers. Each line requires a Dial Line Module (DLM) that can be easily added or changed at any time. The matchbox sized user Keys require no AC power or battery and are transparent to other usages.

In the event that more phone lines are required, Expansion Chassis that supports eight additional lines can be added. Up to 64 lines can be supported on a single system through additional expansion chassis and DLMs.

The system can be used alone or as a hardware front end to established password systems for secure "two factor authentication" in stationary or mobile applications. It is a great way to quickly implement security without incurring additional user training. Often the savings in training costs are enough to justify the cost of the system.

Operation
In operation, each call is challenged for the presence of the proper Key connected to the caller's modem (RJ-11s). There are over one billion handshake combinations that change with each call offering a high degree of authentication. The system is very quick. Unauthorized calls are aborted within a ½ second while good calls pass transparently with no further delay. The sign-on time is a fraction of that of other systems that require the caller to interact with a hardware token keypad and a host control unit. This quickness also prevents war dialers from identifying the aborted call as a modem.

Programming
Each system has a unique system code making it usable right out of the box. However, the system code can be further modified and each user Key can also be programmed with a separate User ID code. All of this information is programmed into each Key by connecting it to the front panel of the Host Control unit and making the desired selections through the front panel push buttons or through a PC connected to the controller's serial port.

Reports
The serial port is also used to output an event log to a printer or PC as well as to obtain five pre-programmed administrative and audit reports. The reports list:

Active Key numbers
Destroyed Keys
Keys to be destroyed
Utilization by Line #, Time/Date, Key #, Good/Bad/Unanswered Calls
System configuration.

For more information on the Challengers, check out the Challenger Family Page. Also check out security comments and questions that were "Heard at the Booth".

DEMONSTRATION

Should you be interested in placing a test call to see (hear) how the CHALLENGER handles unauthorized callers, simply dial (770) 945-7479 between 6:00 PM and 8:00 AM EST.

SPECIFICATIONS

CHALLENGER 19" HOST CONTROL UNIT (8 Lines)
Includes    1 Master Key & 1 DLM
Item No SECCH-MA    Price $1195.00

Physical    19" W x 4" D x 3.5" H, 4.5 lbs.
Connectors  (18) RJ-11 TelCo, Programming, 
            (1) RJ-45 RS-232,
            (8) DB-25 DLM Connections
LEDs        (6) Status, Programming
Switches    (5) PushButtons Programming
Bell        (1) Alarm
Cable       (1) 5' RJ-11 Phone Cable, 
            (1) 3' RJ-45 Cable
Adaptor     (1) RJ-45 to DB-25 Female RS-232
AC Power    Wall Mount 12VAC 1A, 115V/60Hz


CHALLENGER 19" 8 LINE EXPANSION CHASSIS
Includes    1 DLM
Item No SECCH-SL    Price $1095.00

Physical    19" W x 4" D x 3.5" H, 4.5 lbs.
Connectors  (16) RJ-11 TelCo,
            (8) DB-25 DLM Connections
LEDs        (3) Status
Switches    None
Bell        (1) Alarm
Cable       (1) 5' RJ-11 Phone Cable 
Adaptor     None
AC Power    Wall Mount 12VAC 1A, 115V/60Hz


DIAL LINE MODULE (DLM)
Item No SECCH-LM    Price $  75.00

Physical    3.75" W x 2.25" D x .75" H, .25 lbs.
Connectors  (1) DB-25 Challenger Connection
LEDs        (4) Status
Switches    None
Bell        None
Cable       None
Adaptor     None
AC Power    None


USER KEY
Item No SECCH-UK
Quantity    1-5     6-10    11-25   26-50   51-100  100+ 
Price each  $79.00  $75.00  $69.00  $65.00  $59.00  $55.00

Physical    1.5" W x 3" D x .75" H, .25 lbs.
Connectors  (2) RJ-11 TelCo
LEDs        (1) Verify Connection
Switches    None
Bell        None
Cable       (1) 15" RJ-11 Phone Cable
Adaptor     None
AC Power    None

Computer Peripheral Systems, Inc.
5096 Bristol Industrial Way, Suite B
Buford, GA 30518
Sales
1-800-888-0051
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM EST
Technical Support
(770) 945-0643
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM EST
Fax
(770) 945-9342
E-Mail
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