Support for RSA SecurID(R) two-factor authentication in ISA Server 2004 helps
protect customers against enterprise security threats
BEDFORD, Mass., July 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- RSA Security Inc.
(Nasdaq: RSAS) today announced that Microsoft's Internet Security and
Acceleration (ISA) Server 2004 supports the RSA SecurID(R) two-factor
authentication solution, which helps provide a secure, simple and highly
reliable way to verify a user's identity before granting access to network
resources.
ISA Server 2004 - now available - is an advanced application layer
firewall, VPN and Web cache solution that enables customers to easily maximize
existing IT investments by improving network security and performance.
RSA Security and Microsoft worked closely together to enable ISA Server
2004 customers to take advantage of RSA SecurID capabilities, which is
engineered to ensure that valuable desktop and network resources are
accessible only by authorized users, while simultaneously delivering a
simplified and consistent user log-in experience. This integration work also
makes it simple to deploy ISA Server 2004 in RSA SecurID environments to help
better protect applications.
Today's announcement builds on the new RSA SecurID(R) for Microsoft(R)
Windows(R) solution, available later this year through RSA Security, which is
designed to provide Microsoft customers with a simple, consistent user login
experience, regardless of whether the user is working on- or offline, remotely
or inside the walls of the enterprise.
"In today's IT environment, with the sophistication of attacks growing
each year, companies need to know that they have a high degree of control over
who can access network resources and which resources they're entitled to use,"
said Bill McQuaide, senior vice president, enterprise solutions, RSA Security.
"ISA Server 2004 working with RSA SecurID technology offers customers a
powerful solution for a more secure and trusted network environment."
"Customers tell us they need more seamless integration between their
authentication infrastructures and perimeter security solutions," said David
Gardner, business development manager of the Security Business and Technology
Unit at Microsoft Corp. "Our integration work with RSA Security makes it
easier for customers to deploy ISA Server 2004 to help protect new and
existing applications in RSA SecurID environments."
RSA Security and Microsoft have collaborated on security projects since
1996 when Microsoft licensed RSA BSAFE(R) technology to build strong
encryption into its products. The companies have also worked together on many
other development, marketing and sales initiatives, and RSA Security is a
Microsoft Gold Certified Partner.
About RSA SecurID Two-Factor Authentication
The RSA SecurID system is a two-factor user authentication solution that
is as simple to use as entering a password, but significantly more secure.
Used in conjunction with RSA ACE/Server(R) software, an RSA SecurID
authenticator functions like an ATM card for a company network, requiring
users to identify themselves with two unique factors -- something they know (a
password or PIN), and something they have (in this case, an RSA SecurID token
that generates a unique six digit passcode every minute) -- before they are
granted access to secure business information.
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, SecurID, BSAFE and ACE/Server are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of RSA Security Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation 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 (650) 295-7630
rogerf@mcgrathpower.com tpowers@rsasecurity.com
SOURCE RSA Security Inc.
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Related links:
http://www.rsasecurity.com
CONTACT:
Tim Powers of RSA Security Inc.,
+1-650-295-7630, or tpowers@rsasecurity.com; or Roger Fortier of
McGrath/Power Public Relations, +1-408-727-0351, or
rogerf@mcgrathpower.com
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