Detailed information about abylon KEYSAFE

For what do I need a password safe like abylon KEYSAFE?

The Windows login, various email accounts, forums and web shops or even the EC card require login data, passwords or pins. For security reasons, passwords should be as complex as possible (see e.g. the blog for Strategies for a good password). Because the paper economy is not a solution and only a few real memory world champions are, the password manager abylon KEYSAFE is a way to organize and securely store passwords and access data.

How does the password manager abylon KEYSAFE

work?

The easy-to-use password manager abylon KEYSAFE provides help for the password flood, whereby you only have to remember one password. Alternatively you can also use a USB stick, a CD, a chip card or a certificate (X.509) as "key". All your passwords, PINs, access data, account information and other secret data will be stored in the clear window. The stored data can simply be dragged with the mouse into the corresponding fields of the browser or a dialog (Drag&Drop). The abylon KEYGENERATOR is a practical password generator for generating completely random passwords. To ensure a high level of security, the internationally recognized encryption algorithms AES (256-bit key length) and Blowfish (448-bit key length) are used. Another advantage of the software abylon KEYSAFE is the possibility to create a mobile version on a USB stick. So you always have your passwords with you and can access your passwords and access data on further PC's.

Detailed functionality of the safe for encrypting passwords:

  • Single Sign-On functionality: Automatic entry of user name and password on Internet pages (Internet Explorer) or in programs
  • Encrypted data:Manage passwords, access data, PIN's, TAN's, Internet login data, email accounts and many other personal data
  • Encryption method: Encryption with the Blowfish (448 Bit) or AES (256 Bit) algorithm, as well as combined encryption with the Blowfish and AES (HighEncryption - System)
    • algorithm
  • Keylogger and Trojan protection: Password scrambler and image input: anti-keylogger function by hacking the password input and using image objects for cryptic password sequences
  • Search and list function
  • Supported secrets (keys) for access permissions:
    • SYMM-System
      • Password via the keyboard
      • Chip cards (e.g. EC or KV cards)
      • External storage media (e.g. USB sticks)
      • CDs/DVDs
      • Combination of password and token
      • 4 eye system (4Eye system)
    • HYBRID system
      • X.509 Software certificates
      • Certificates on smart cards or USB tokens
  • Operation: Full support of Drag&Drop
  • Password generator: Creation of completely random passwords in the KEYGENERATOR
  • Mobile use with copy on a USB stick
  • Automatic update (can be deactivated)

System requirements for the secure password manager:

  • Processor: Pentium (or comparable)
  • Main memory: 256 MByte RAM 
  • free hard disk space approx. 20 MByte 
  • operating system Windows XP, Vista, Win 7, Win 8, 2003, 2008, WTS, 32 and 64bit
  • screen resolution: min. 1024x600 Pixel
  • Optional smart card reader and certificate smart card or USB token 

Supported standards:

  • CAPI (Microsoft Crypt API), 
  • PKCS#7 (Cryptographic Message Syntax Standard)
  • PKCS#11 (Cryptographic Token Interface Standard)
  • PKCS#12 (Personal Information Exchange Syntax)
  • RSA
  • PC/SC
  • RC4, 3DES...
  • X.509 v3 Certificates
  • Microsoft Certificate Database
  • Blowfish and AES algorithm

Technical Information about abylon KEYSAFE (Password Safe):

  • Installation and uninstallation routine
  • Certificates (X.509 v3) can be generated
  • Driver for smart card reader or USB token has to be installed separately