Symantec VIP

Symantec VIP, short for Validation and ID Protection Service, is a cloud-based strong authentication service. It lets an enterprise check who is signing in before granting access to its networks and applications. The vendor says it is designed to be simple for users and to keep working practices undisturbed.

What Symantec VIP offers

• Strong authentication — adds a stronger identity check than a password alone.
• Network access security — protects entry to company networks.
• Application access security — protects sign-in to business applications.
• Cloud delivery — runs as a hosted service rather than on-site equipment.

Who it works with

The service is aimed at enterprises that need to secure access without slowing staff down.

Key facts

• Vendor: Symantec
• Delivery: Cloud-based service
• Category: Identity management software