The latest version of the Swivel Mobile client for the Google Android OS has been released and is available for download on Android Market. Unlike previous releases the new Android client includes a new security feature which means that the user does not need to enter their PIN on the device keypad.

Now users are presented with their next security string from which to extract their one-time-code when they need to log on. The change has been made in response to the increased threat of malware that targets mobile devices. With this change users can be confident that their PIN is not vulnerable to interception during the login process.

The list of Swivel mobile apps has been extended to include the latest Microsoft Phone 7 platform and is now available for free download from the Microsoft Marketplace. Following this release Swivel is now available for all the major mobile platforms including the iPhone, Google Android and Blackberry devices.

The Swivel smartphone apps are one of a range of deployment options included as standard in the Swivel authentication platform, which also includes SMS, IVR and Web image options.These can be configured for individuals and groups of users subject to application risk assessment and corporate security policies.

More great recognition for the Swivel authentication platform – we have been short-listed in the Best Remote Access category at this year’s SC Awards. With an almost perfect score in the SC Product Group review and with some great remarks in the latest Gartner Magic Quadrant we are looking forward to the award ceremony on 24th April. More information