Symantec has teamed up with Intel to integrate Symantec’s VeriSign Identity Protection (VIP) credential into the Intel Identity Protection Technology (IPT), found in second Generation Intel Core processor platforms including Intel Core vPro processors.
Used in tandem with a username and password, this credential enables strong authentication to enterprise, partner and consumer applications, said Symantec.
Intel IPT with VIP authentication will be available in March 2011 on select systems that include 2nd Generation Intel Core processors.
By combining VIP with Intel IPT, a new class of authentication credential is available to the enterprise and consumer PC users.
According to Symantec, this new credential form factor will provide a secure and cost-effective way to implement strong authentication.
Symantec user authentication vice president Atri Chatterjee said by synchronising VIP with the Intel chipset, they have created the first ever strong authentication credential that users will never see but will always have in your PC.
The VIP service is a cloud-based authentication service that enables enterprises to secure online access and transactions to help obtain compliance and reduce fraud risk.
Intel IPT is an additional layer of security available to link an end user’s PC to his or her online identity.
