{"id":3537,"date":"2017-02-07T10:42:39","date_gmt":"2017-02-07T15:42:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/mobile-device-management\/?p=3537"},"modified":"2018-02-23T09:39:53","modified_gmt":"2018-02-23T14:39:53","slug":"derived-credentials-jump-into-mobility-space","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/mobile-device-management\/derived-credentials-jump-into-mobility-space\/","title":{"rendered":"Derived Credentials Jump into Mobility Space"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Passwords have been protecting us for generations, but many say they’re on the way out. So, how will we secure our information? According to VMWare<\/a>, we’ll do it with derived credentials.<\/p>\n

So if you\u2019re not a fan of giving up your fingerprint for biometrics or dealing with multi-factor authentication, you may like the derived credentials concept. It\u2019s free from complex passwords and offers increased security for mobile devices. It also provides a stronger security posture for your environment, according to VMWare<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The vendor says that a Google search of the term will take you to this page: NIST Special Publication (SP) 800-157<\/a>, which contains a rather intricate description. And lengthy, too; 33-pages to be exact.<\/p>\n

So VMWare attempted to break it down a bit more. They first highlighted that most entering an office building utilize a key card that identifies them and grants entry. And in a public sector environment, staff members normally use Personal Identity Verification (PIV) or Common Access Cards (CAC). The card is also used to gain access to computers. It typically includes several client certificates and one is normally meant for authenticating the network or back-end systems.<\/p>\n

When it comes to mobile devices, things get a bit more complex. Both iOS and Android users first implemented third-party smart card readers, which turned out to be costly. NSIT produced the guidelines for deriving PIV credentials for mobile to fix the issue, VMWare<\/a> reported. The credentials come from an end users proven identity and makes the need for a card reader obsolete.<\/p>\n

This could be vital for your business as derived credentials improve the authentication process. Help desk calls are reduced and workers are more productive without the frustrations related to lengthy passwords.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe need derived credentials to drive the complexity out of the end user\u2019s environment. We also need derived credentials to ensure that our data is safer and more secure,\u201d according VMWare.<\/p>\n

On Twitter, the vendor said it believes that this is the “next big thing in mobile security.”<\/p>\n

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Derived credentials: the next big thing in #mobilesecurity<\/a>. We answer the top 4 questions: https:\/\/t.co\/Dd7abEI3JP<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/K5DolD0rHe<\/a><\/p>\n

— VMware Workspace ONE (@WorkspaceONE) February 5, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n