Computerworld posted a story that Microsoft has bought multi-factor authentication specialist PhoneFactor with the goal of integrating the company's technology into its cloud services and on-premises applications.
Microsoft has bought multi-factor authentication specialist PhoneFactor with the goal of integrating the company's technology into its cloud services and on-premises applications.Microsoft buys security vendor PhoneFactor
PhoneFactor, based in Overland Park, Kan., sells phone-based multi-factor authentication products for enterprises. Its technology was designed to work with both Microsoft enterprise products and with platforms from other vendors.
"Following this acquisition, Microsoft plans to further integrate PhoneFactor's technology into its Active Directory, Windows Azure Active Directory and Office 365 products," Bharat Shah, corporate vice president with Microsoft's Server and Tools division, said Thursday in a blog post.
