SDTI and IBM Announce Market Trial Program for VPN Remote Access Services with Integrated Strong Authentication
January 7, 1999 07:01 AM
BEDFORD, Mass., Jan. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Security Dynamics Technologies, Inc.
SDTI and IBM IBM today announced a market trial program designed to simplify
implementation of higher levels of security for customers of IBM's global network.
The program will spotlight Security Dynamics' SecurID(R) two-factor authentication
technology as an integrated feature of IBM's remote access services for its virtual
private network (VPN) offerings, and also incorporates Security Dynamics' two factor
ACE/Server(R) network security and token distribution.
IBM's global network business, which is in the process of being acquired by AT&T,
provides managed network services from 1,350 remote access points of presence in 53
countries and serves more than 45,000 customer enterprises worldwide.
"Ensuring authorized access to corporate systems is a concern for all businesses," said
Bruce Jackson, vice president for network services, IBM Global Services. "However,
implementation of strong authentication for remote access has been a complex challenge
for many organizations. We are pleased to be able to simplify the solution with this
managed service program that integrates strong two-factor authentication, using
SecurID software tokens, with our remote access VPN capabilities."
The solution provides a one-stop shop where customers can achieve strong security
transparently as part of IBM's VPN offerings. This effectively relieves companies of the
cost and burden of implementing and managing the intricacies of security themselves
while ensuring the integrity of their VPN. The global reach of IBM's remote access
VPN capabilities combined with the strong security afforded by SDTI's technology will
help enable companies to effectively expand the reach of their enterprise networks to
small, remote offices and individuals virtually anywhere in the world.
"For IBM Global Services customers participating in this program, SecurID will be
instantly available at the desktop, providing strong authentication with little change to
their current logon procedures," said Scott Schnell, senior vice president of marketing at
Security Dynamics and RSA Data Security, Inc. "We are pleased to expand our
relationship with IBM, and believe that this joint effort will reinforce the value and
reliability of SecurID for electronic commerce."
ACE/Server provides centralized, strong authentication services for enterprise
networks, designed to ensure that only authorized users gain access to network files,
applications and communications. In conjunction with Security Dynamics' patented
SecurID token technology, ACE/Server creates a virtually impenetrable barrier against
unauthorized access, protecting network and data resources from potentially devastating
accidental or malicious intrusion.
SecurID authenticators come in different form factors, including credit card-sized
hardware tokens and key fobs, as well as software tokens. The strength of the SecurID
solution is rooted in its patented algorithm that generates a one-time, pseudo-random
code that changes every 60 seconds. The same algorithm is incorporated in the
ACE/Server network security software. When an authorized user enters the current
one-time code as indicated by SecurID, along with a unique personal identification
number (PIN), the ACE/Server validates the passcode and permits the ACE/Agent that
front ends the network resource to allow user access. The SecurID solution is designed
such that by combining these two factors -- the one-time code with a PIN -- only
authorized employees, business partners and customers can gain access to confidential
information.
About Security Dynamics:
Security Dynamics is a leading provider of enterprise network and data security
solutions that help companies conduct business securely, protect corporate information
assets and facilitate business-to-business electronic commerce. With more than 3 million
users of its SecurID authentication technology, Security Dynamics is the world leader in
two-factor user identification and authentication. RSA Data Security, Inc., a wholly
owned subsidiary of Security Dynamics, is a leading supplier of software components
that secure electronic data, with more than 400 million copies of RSA encryption and
authentication technologies installed worldwide. RSA technologies are part of existing
and proposed standards for the Internet and World Wide Web, ISO, ITU-T, ANSI,
IEEE, and business, financial, and electronic commerce networks around the globe.
Security Dynamics and RSA can be found on the World Wide Web at
www.securitydynamics.com and www.rsa.com, respectively.
About IBM Global Services:
With 1997 revenues of approximately $26 billion, IBM Global Services is the world's
largest information technology services provider. IBM's fastest growing business
segment has an unsurpassed breadth of capabilities, and more than 120,000
professionals helping companies of all sizes solve real business problems and create new
business opportunities. For more information on IBM Global Services, visit
www.ibm.com/services/.
Ace/Server and SecurID are registered trademarks of Security Dynamics Technologies,
Inc.
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