Symantec Validation and ID Protection Service (VIP)
| Symantec Validation and ID Protection Service (VIP) delivers cloud-based strong authentication that combines something you know (e.g. a username and password) with something you have (a credential such as a card, token, or mobile phone). VIP helps to protect networks, applications, and data against unauthorized access as part of a comprehensive information protection program. | Trialware Purchasing Data Sheet (PDF) |
Key Features
- Cloud-based authentication service deploys without requiring hardware or software installation
- Wide choice of hardware and software one-time password (OTP) credentials, including free mobile phone credentials
- Leverage device and behavior profiling to deliver strong authentication without requiring hardware or software credentials
- Integrates with enterprise infrastructure via RADIUS out-of-the-box or through plug-ins into popular enterprise applications. Find a complete list under Agents & Options.
- Out-of-box self-service application–including token activation, token synchronization
Key Benefits
- Enables compliance: Helps enable compliance by establishing controls over access to sensitive networks, applications, and data
- Reduces capital costs: Eliminates the expense of building and maintaining in-premise infrastructure
- Accelerates time-to-security: Speeds deployments by eliminating infrastructure and physical tokens
- Delivers scalability: Carrier-class availability and reliability accommodates rapid changes in user base

