GateKeeper (access control device)

GateKeeper is a wireless proximity-based access control and authentication device that allows a user to automatically lock their computer by walking away and unlock it by walking back.[1][2][3][4] The GateKeeper consists of a key fob (the device), a USB dongle to transmit the wireless signal, software to manage user credentials, and additionally, it has a password manager.[5][6]

GateKeeper 3.0
Developer(s)Untethered Labs Inc.
Initial releaseOctober 2015 (2015-10)
Stable release
Version 3.7.12 / May 19, 2019 (2019-05-19)
Operating systemWindows (7+), macOS
Websitewww.gkaccess.com

GateKeeper Software and Hardware

GateKeeper software uses a dashboard that displays the device's signal strength, allowing users to select or configure lock settings, manage user credentials, and set the range at which the computer detects the device's presence.[7] The GateKeeper software provides the user options to enable two-factor authentication (2FA) for computer access by requiring the user to enter a PIN and carry the GateKeeper security token to login.[8] It must be noted that if the USB sensor is ever removed from the computer, the software immediately locks the computer.[9]

GateKeeper Enterprise

The GateKeeper Enterprise software integrates with the GateKeeper hardware, which allows the administrator to control the deployment and management of GateKeepers on the network.[10] The IT administrator can set security policies, gather log data for auditing, conduct productivity analysis, and deploy updates to the client software.[11]

See also

References
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