New solution aims to eliminate passwords in the workplace
Passwords are increasingly seen as insufficient to protect sensitive systems and companies are looking for more secure alternatives.
Digital identity company Intercede is introducing new software that works with Intel's latest Intel Authenticate technology with the aim of eliminating workplace passwords entirely.
Intercede software, running on the 6th generation Intel Core vPro processor, works in combination with Intercede's MyID credentials management solution to replace password-based access control for networks, applications and services with certificate-based, secure and convenient hardware-backed protection.
"Intel Authenticate is a solid technology built to intelligently help secure Windows based platforms in today's enterprise environments," says Richard Parris, CEO of Intercede. "We are proud to be working with Intel to provide differentiating technology that works with their new generation solution. Intel Authenticate, coupled with MyID, enables end-user companies to focus on their business and to protect their workforce and assets with a more highly secure solution that is cost-effective, easy to deploy and manage across a global enterprise".
Currently available in preview, Intel Authenticate is a hardware-enhanced, multifactor authentication solution that strengthens identity protection on the PC, making it less vulnerable to identity breaches and security credential attacks. Intercede will complement Intel Authenticate by making hardware-backed credentials available for Windows and domain logons, as well as making it easier to issue and manage credentials. Enterprises will be able to use Intercede's technology with Intel Authenticate to remove the need for usernames and passwords and provide higher levels of user authentication.
"We're excited to advance our work on Intel Authenticate, working with premier security companies like Intercede," says Tom Garrison, vice president and general manager for the Intel Business Client Division. "Together, we're empowering enterprise to not only dramatically improve identity security, but to do so in a way that improves the ease of use and experience for the business professional".
The technology will be previewed at this week's RSA conference.
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