Bluetooth eSec method identifies and connects with the mobile device when within the range to authenticate a user. It provides effortless user authentication.
NOTE:The Bluetooth eSec method is supported only on Windows Client and all Linux Platforms.
NOTE:The Bluetooth eSec method is available from Advanced Authentication 6.4 Service Pack 2. It is recommended to combine the Bluetooth eSec method with another authentication method in a chain to enhance the security.
You can configure the Bluetooth eSec method with the following options:
Enable reaction on device removal option is enabled by default. When this option is enabled and a user logs in to Windows Client using Bluetooth eSec, Windows gets locked automatically or performs an action defined in Interactive logon: Smart card removal behavior policy in the following scenarios:
Bluetooth is not turned ON on the device
The device is not in the range
NOTE:The option is only applicable for Windows Client.
Required paired device (more secure) option is enabled by default. When this option is enabled users are restricted to authenticate to Client with paired devices only. When this option is disabled users can authenticate to Client machines without pairing a mobile device.