RSA(r) CONFERENCE 2003, AMSTERDAM, November 03, 2003 - RSA Security Inc. (NASDAQ: RSAS), the most trusted name in e-security(r), today announced that it has extended its strategic relationship with Microsoft (NASDAQ:
MSFT) with the inclusion of RSA ClearTrust(r) v5.5 web access management software as part of Microsoft's Identity and Access Management Technology Adoption Program. RSA ClearTrust v5.5 software offers unparalleled integration with Microsoft(r) platforms, including support for Microsoft Windows(r) Server 2003 and Internet Information Services 6.0, unique support for Active Directory, advanced single sign-on capability to Microsoft applications, and integration with Microsoft Identity Integration Server 2003. The strategic partnership and deep product integration are designed to help customers realize reduced operational costs, increased user productivity and efficiency, and decreased management complexities.
"Our customers are looking for an end to end solution for managing the digital identity lifecycle. We are pleased to be able to work with RSA Security to help customers increase operational efficiency and reduce security risks," said Michael Stephenson, group product manager, identity management at Microsoft Corp. "RSA ClearTrust software integration with Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Active Directory, and MIIS 2003 together with their commitment to WS-Security and WS-* will help customers realize these benefits today and in the future."
RSA ClearTrust web access management software is used by organizations globally as a primary component of their identity management systems. It is intended to allow organizations to provide secure access to web applications within intranets, extranets, portals and exchange infrastructures - with transparent, single sign-on access for a positive user experience. Enabling such access can improve communication and facilitate business with customers, strengthen partner relationships and bolster employee productivity. RSA ClearTrust software is a core element in RSA Security's comprehensive identity and access management portfolio of products and provides a critical cornerstone to the strategy of providing end-to-end security for customers' heterogeneous environments.
"Our vision of network identity and access management is one in which heterogeneous environments are managed easily and centrally, with tremendous scalability and performance, and maximum focus on user experience and security," said Jason Lewis, vice president of product management and marketing at RSA Security. "By leveraging Microsoft's Identity and Access Management offerings and actively working with them on WS-Security, we are better able to achieve this vision, allowing us to provide even tighter integration and higher productivity features for our customers, lowering their cost of ownership and increasing efficiency and satisfaction."
RSA Security and Microsoft have collaborated on security projects since
1996 when Microsoft licensed RSA BSAFE(r) technology to build strong encryption into their products. Since then, the companies have worked together on many development, marketing and sales initiatives. This latest move is a natural progression in the strategic relationship that extends across product lines. RSA Security shares many of its RSA ClearTrust software customers with Microsoft, including Ceridian, Credit Union Central of Ontario, Experian, Raymond James Financial and Siebel Systems.
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About RSA Security Inc.
With more than 13,000 customers around the globe, RSA Security provides interoperable solutions for establishing online identities, access rights and privileges for people, applications and devices. Built to work seamlessly and transparently in complex environments, the company's comprehensive portfolio of identity and access management solutions - including authentication, Web access management and developer solutions - is designed to allow customers to confidently exploit new technologies for competitive advantage. RSA Security's strong reputation is built on its history of ingenuity and leadership, proven technologies and long-standing relationships with more than 1,000 technology partners.
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