Linking of RSA SecurID(R) two-factor authentication solution with RSA(R)
Federated Identity Manager enhances security of federation-enabled business
opportunities
BEDFORD, Mass., May 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- RSA Security Inc.
(Nasdaq: RSAS) today announced the integration between the RSA SecurID(R) two-
factor authentication solution and the new RSA(R) Federated Identity Manager
(see related May 10, 2004 press release). The one-of-a-kind interoperability
between these two technologies immediately enables enterprises to bring new
levels of security and trust to business initiatives involving federated
identity.
"Identity federation opens up a wealth of new business opportunities,"
said Howard Schmidt, Former Cyber Security Advisor at the White House, and
former CSO, Microsoft, currently serving as CSO at eBay. "However, fully
realizing this potential requires trust in the validity of the digital
identities of the partners with whom you are conducting online business.
Strong authentication is a critically important component of successful
identity federation systems, particularly ones where high value transactions
are executed. Standalone, enterprise-class federation solutions make
tremendous sense for organizations that need to exchange trusted identities
today and evolve to meet their business needs tomorrow, all based on
recognized industry standards."
The integration of RSA Security's strong authentication and federated
identity management solutions has immediate applicability to a wide range of
scenarios. Enterprises that have deployed the RSA SecurID solution can
leverage their existing investment by integrating it with RSA Federated
Identity Manager. This enables those enterprises to begin the secure exchange
of digital identities with business partners to ensure confidence when
conducting high value transactions online.
Additionally, organizations wishing to launch federated identity systems
can implement the integrated offering from RSA Security to increase the
overall security of the system by enhancing the trustworthiness of the digital
identities that they exchange with their partners. Finally, individuals who
have historically carried multiple security tokens in order to authenticate to
different applications within or across domains can now carry a single token
that will be recognized by multiple RSA ACE/Server(R) software installations
that are linked with RSA Federated Identity Manager, thereby simplifying the
overall authentication process.
"Identity federation is emerging as one of the most exciting and fastest
growing segments of the identity and access management market," said Jason
Lewis, vice president of product management and marketing at RSA Security.
"Without strong authentication, federated systems are more vulnerable to
attack and fraud. RSA Security's leadership in both strong authentication and
federated identity management is a unique combination in the industry that
will significantly accelerate the successful deployment of, and benefits from,
federated identity networks."
Availability
Integration between the RSA SecurID solution and RSA Federated Identity
Manager is available for proof of concepts immediately. A generally available
and supported version is planned for release in the third quarter. Special
introductory pricing for RSA Federated Identity Manager is available for
existing RSA SecurID solution customers. For more information, please visit
http://www.rsasecurity.com/products/fim/ or call 800-495-1095.
About RSA Security Inc.
RSA Security Inc. helps organizations protect private information and
manage the identities of people and applications accessing and exchanging that
information. RSA Security's portfolio of solutions - including identity &
access management, secure mobile & remote access, secure enterprise access and
secure transactions - are all designed to provide the most seamless e-security
experience in the market. Our strong reputation is built on our history of
ingenuity, leadership, proven technologies and our more than 14,000 customers
around the globe. Together with more than 1,000 technology and integration
partners, RSA Security inspires confidence in everyone to experience the power
and promise of the Internet. For more information, please visit
http://www.rsasecurity.com.
RSA, ACE/Server and SecurID are either registered trademarks or trademarks
of RSA Security Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. All other
products and services mentioned are trademarks of their respective companies.
For more information:
Roger Fortier Tim Powers
McGrath/Power Public Relations RSA Security Inc.
(408) 727-0351 (781) 515-6212
rogerf@mcgrathpower.com tpowers@rsasecurity.com
SOURCE RSA Security Inc.
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CONTACT:
Roger Fortier of McGrath/Power Public
Relations, +1-408-727- 0351, rogerf@mcgrathpower.com; or Tim
Powers of RSA Security Inc., +1-781-515- 6212,
tpowers@rsasecurity.com
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