RSA Security Inc. Announces Partnership with Electronic Data Systems to Enhance Secure Single Sign-On Capabilities

Strategic Insights -

RSA Security Inc. has partnered with Electronic Data Systems (EDS) to provide secure single sign-on capabilities across EDS's worldwide organization. Under the agreement, EDS has purchased a global license for RSA Keon software, which will be used to provide authentication, access control, and single sign-on for employees and enable secure communications throughout the organization. The partnership aims to enhance the security and efficiency of EDS's operations, particularly in the e-business sector.

Key Takeaways:

  • EDS has selected RSA Keon software to provide secure single sign-on capabilities for its employees and enhance secure communications throughout the organization.
  • The partnership aims to provide a common foundation for securing Internet and e-business applications, utilizing RSA Keon software's open architecture.
  • RSA Keon software is designed to provide authenticated, private, and legally binding electronic communications and transactions.
  • Terry Milholland, EDS's senior vice president and CIO/CTO, stated that the company selected RSA Keon software due to its open architecture, which allows EDS to meet its current and future security needs.
  • Gavin Grounds, EDS's director of information assurance services, highlighted the importance of the partnership in enhancing the delivery capabilities of EDS's global Information Assurance Services security offerings.
  • Art Coviello, president and CEO of RSA Security, emphasized the significance of the partnership, viewing it as a strong endorsement for the RSA Keon products and their value in bringing trust to global e-business.
  • EDS is a leading e-business services provider with a global presence, serving over 9,000 business and government clients in about 55 countries.
  • The company has reported revenues of $18.5 billion in 1999 and trades on the New York Stock Exchange and the London Stock Exchange.

Statistics:

  • RSA Keon software to be used by EDS for secure single sign-on capabilities
  • Total revenue of $18.5 billion reported by EDS in 1999
  • EDS serves over 9,000 business and government clients in about 55 countries worldwide
  • RSA SecurID has over 7 million users
  • BSAFE-enabled applications in use worldwide total over 500 million
  • RSA Security has over 20 years of industry experience in e-security

Sources:

  • PR Newswire, "RSA Security, Inc. Announces Electronic Data Systems Agreement to Enhance Secure Single Sign-On" (November 13, 1999)
  • RSA Security Inc., "RSA Keon(R) Software: A Family of Interoperable Products"
  • EDS, "About EDS: Who We Are"
  • RSA Security Inc., "About RSA Security Inc."
  • RSA Security Inc., "About RSA Keon(R) Software"