[May 29, 2012] Intel Introduces Cloud-Based Identity Solution for Salesforce Tweet May 29, 2012 (Close-Up Media via COMTEX) -- Intel Cloud SSO, a cloud-based Identity and Access Management-as-a-Service, is now delivered on Force.com, salesforce.com's social enterprise platform, Intel Corporation announced. According to a release, the solution will help users use Salesforce credentials to access cloud applications. Single sign-on from Force.com provides access to applications, such as Box.com Cisco WebEx, Google Apps and Salesforce, improving end-user convenience and increasing security, while reducing the number of passwords required. Enterprises can rely on Intel Cloud SSO to deliver identity and access management functions in the cloud; provision, synchronize and de-provision access to thousands of cloud applications; address security concerns with 2-factor mobile-based authentication; and deliver reporting and auditing features to comply with regulatory requirements. "Today, outsourcing identity and security as a service is a viable, fully functional and economical option for companies of all sizes," said Girish Juneja, director, Intel Application Security and Identity Products. "The prospect of removing security complexity and relieving the burden of providing connectivity to an ever-increasing list of SaaS apps just makes business sense. Small companies will be able to dramatically increase security over custom in-house solutions and larger enterprises can quickly supplement on-premise identity infrastructure to secure remote, mobile or M&A-acquired user populations With Intel Cloud SSO's support for federated SSO standards, a company can maintain full control and gain confidence that the solution is delivered via a proven cloud platform with Force.com." "Social enterprises are changing the way they collaborate, communicate and share information in the cloud," said Ron Huddleston, senior vice president, ISV and Channel at salesforce.com. "Intel Cloud SSO provides customers strong authentication from mobile devices and other platforms to help customers achieve heightened security while taking advantage of the social, mobile and trusted capabilities expected from the salesforce.com ecosystem." In addition, Box, a cloud-based collaboration and file-sharing company, has joined with Intel to offer a free Enterprise trial account to users who sign up for Intel Cloud SSO. Intel Cloud SSO is part of a broader cloud security play from Intel and McAfee to provide an intervening, policy-driven layer among users, application services, and device endpoints. The trial version of Intel Cloud SSO is available at intelcloudsso.com, or on salesforce.com's AppExchange, the app marketplace for the social enterprise, at appexchange.salesforce.com. ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]