Native support of RSA ClearTrust® Web access management for mySAPBusiness Suite delivers secure single-sign on for mutual customers
RSA® CONFERENCE 2003, SAN FRANCISCO— RSA Security Inc. (NASDAQ: RSAS), the most trusted name in e-security®, today announced a strategic partnership with SAP AG (NYSE: SAP), a world-leading supplier of business software solutions, to provide support for mySAP™ Business Suite with RSA ClearTrust® web access management software. As companies share mission critical information throughout their enterprise applications with partners, customers and suppliers, the need to provide a high level of security across all their applications becomes critically important. Together, the integrated solution helps SAP customers achieve a centralized infrastructure for identity and access management to lower administration costs and improve operational efficiencies.
RSA ClearTrust software provides third-party authentication to SAP Internet Transaction Server (ITS) through SAP’s Pluggable Authentication Services (PAS). The integration leverages the SAP authentication process with RSA ClearTrust software, while keeping both the RSA ClearTrust and SAP Single Sign-On mechanisms intact. This integrated solution is built to enable true single sign-on, regardless of whether the user initiates the session with an SAP solutions or any other web application request.
RSA Security also announced today that RSA ClearTrust software has been certified through SAP’s Integration and Certification Center (ICC). As part of the strategic partnership, RSA Security has also certified SAP’s product within its RSA Secured® Partner Program. The SAP ICC and the RSA Secured ClearTrust Ready Partner Program ensure that the technology integration is upheld to the most rigorous test standards. Customers are assured that the integrated solution gives them an identity and access management platform that helps drive new business initiatives, reduce costs and, most importantly, provide seamless security across mission critical enterprise applications.
“The combined offering of SAP® solutions and RSA ClearTrust software is a strong solution for organizations’ identity and access management needs,” said Joe Uniejewski, senior vice president, Web Access Management division at RSA Security. “SAP is a valued partner, and the combined solution helps deliver centralized access management across the entire enterprise to reduce the total cost of ownership and maximize business productivity.”
About RSA Security Inc.
With more than 11,000 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. For more information, please visit www.rsasecurity.com.
