ArrayShield Provides Two Factor Authentication For Office 365

ArrayShield, the provider of innovative pattern based two factor authentication products, has announced that the IDAS Pattern based two-factor authentication platform can now integrate with Microsoft Windows Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS). Integrating ArrayShield's technology with Microsoft's ADFS will provide users of cloud applications built on Office 365--including Microsoft Exchange services--and Microsoft Azure with more secure, Two Factor Authentication for a range of corporate networks and cloud services.

Passwords are vulnerable through multiple hacking attacks. Early this year, major organisations like Yahoo, LinkedIn, eHarmony and Dropbox leaked millions of passwords. Because most people use the same password in different applications, just one stolen password could allow an intruder to access critical information stored in other cloud services that may be used for work. This becomes a huge security risk for any enterprise.

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ArrayShield IDAS for Office 365 adds strong authentication and identity assurance, all while simplifying the user experience. It eliminates the need to remember passwords, and allows users to login to securely access all their email and business documents stored in the cloud, from virtually any device anywhere.

Instead of remembering passwords, in ArrayShield IDAS system users chooses a memorable pattern (sequence of cells on the array) as their secret and carry a unique translucent card that masks the grid displayed on the screen. Every time they log on, they are presented with a challenge Array of random characters, which will be displayed on their computer screen. They then overlap the ArrayCard and enter those values that are present in their remembered pattern, creating a secure, one-time secret-code at every login.

Rakesh Thatha, CTO of ArrayShield said "We are seeing that lot of enterprises have started adopting Office 365 to make it easy to communicate, create, and share in the cloud. At the same time they are also concerned that the data in the cloud can be compromised if intruders get the keys to the main door i.e passwords. We're excited to be able to make ArrayShield 2FA available to enterprises who want simple, secure access to Office 365. This is designed in a way that company of any size can easily implement stronger access security."