CASQUE SNR
CASQUE SNR is a mutual, multi-factor authentication (MFA) system from Distributed Management Systems Ltd. It uses active hardware tokens and a proprietary challenge/response protocol to authenticate users and systems, with published integrations for VPN/gateways and WSO2 Identity Server.
Key Capabilities
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Mutual, hardware-backed MFA: Uses active, clone-resistant tokens and a CASQUE-specific challenge/response flow; emphasizes dynamic, invisibly rotated keys to mitigate insider disclosure and token cloning.
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Works in restricted environments: Designed to work “on any screen” and where mobiles are banned; suitable for high-assurance/air-gapped operations.
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Ecosystem integrations: Documented connectors/solution briefs for Fortinet, Pulse Secure, Cisco, Juniper, and WSO2.
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Deployment posture: Vendor positions CASQUE SNR as self-contained with scalable performance; available via partners and managed service providers.
Limitations
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Proprietary protocol: CASQUE SNR uses its own challenge/response message protocol, not standard HOTP/TOTP or FIDO/WebAuthn; this can constrain off-the-shelf interoperability.
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Not an IdP/SSO platform: Evidence shows CASQUE functions as an MFA/identity-assurance component integrated into other platforms (e.g., WSO2) rather than issuing SAML/OIDC tokens itself.
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Hardware token operations: Requires procurement, distribution, and lifecycle management of physical tokens; no vendor-hosted mobile authenticator is presented in public materials.