ManageEngine combats ransomware attacks and identity theft with its latest launch of FIDO2 authentication in its on-premises identity security solution
ManageEngine launches passwordless, phishing-resistant FIDO2 authentication for enterprise applications in ADSelfService Plus, its on-premises identity security solution, and the launch of endpoint MFA for Windows machines and elevated system actions in Identity360, its cloud-native identity management platform.
“As the digital infrastructure of enterprises is expanding due to widespread adoption of cloud services and remote work, network attack surfaces are also correspondingly increasing. Security teams, knowing that this exponentially growing security perimeter cannot be protected effectively anymore with legacy network-based security controls, are shifting their focus to identity-first security, positioning identity as the primary control plane for cybersecurity. With identity as the new security perimeter, the effort to safeguard the entire network is now translated into carefully authenticating every identity requesting entry into the network,” said Manikandan Thangaraj, vice president of ManageEngine.
With identity as the new security perimeter, the effort to safeguard the entire network is now translated into carefully authenticating every identity requesting entry into the network.”
Manikandan Thangaraj, vice president of ManageEngine.
Strong identity management is fundamental in achieving identity-first security, requiring a tactical reallocation of investments in identity and access management (IAM) strategies. “Identity-first security helps enterprises establish enhanced trust and control over their network. ManageEngine aims to fill the gaps of the legacy network-based security approach and, more importantly, help organizations align with the principles of Zero Trust through its solutions,” Thangaraj said.
Implementing ManageEngine’s phishing-resistant FIDO2 authentication and securing endpoints in the network with recognized MFA techniques make organizations compliant with regulatory standards such as the GDPR, the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, the PCI DSS, the CCPA and the PSD2. In addition to meeting regulatory requirements, the adoption of identity-first security enhances organizations’ chances of securing cyber insurance in a fiercely competitive market.
