Verizon beefs up handset security -- Mobile Security -- InformationWeek

May 21, 2009

Verizon (NYSE: VZ) Wireless is looking to offer its enterprise customers more security, and it's launching an authentication service to enable mobile workers to securely access corporate networks while on the go.

The carrier introduced the Software Token 1.0 for RSA SecurID for cell phones and smartphones, and this provides a private network authentication without the need for hardware tokens like a key fob. It's a form of two-factor authentication that generally requires a personal identification number, and once users are authenticated they can access virtual private networks, corporate e-mail and intranets, and other network resources...