RSA Security is a cybersecurity company specializing in identity and access management (IAM) solutions. Their mission is to empower organizations to thrive in a digital world by offering robust security solutions that manage digital risk and protect valuable assets. RSA focuses on an “identity-first” approach to security, helping organizations adapt to the evolving digital landscape and defend against high-impact cyberattacks. They are recognized in the industry as a leader in identity and access management, particularly for security-sensitive organizations.
Offerings, Integrations, and Capabilities
RSA offers a unified identity platform that combines several key capabilities:
- Automated Identity Intelligence: Leveraging AI-powered adaptive authentication policies, mobile threat detection, and insightful dashboards and reports.
- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Supporting a wide range of authentication methods, including FIDO, OTP, mobile push, biometrics, QR codes, SMS, RSA hardware tokens, and more. Adaptive policies and risk-based authentication enhance security without compromising user experience.
- Access Management: Simplifying and securing access with single sign-on (SSO), self-service features, and unified directory capabilities for cloud, on-premises, and legacy applications.
- Governance and Lifecycle Management: Providing comprehensive visibility into user identities and access, managing entitlements throughout the user lifecycle (joiner-mover-leaver), and automating fulfillment to mitigate risks, improve compliance, and streamline governance.
RSA fosters a broad technology partner ecosystem through its RSA Ready program. This program supports integrations with hundreds of solutions spanning IT networking, security, and business applications, ensuring seamless interoperability with RSA’s products. Some recent integrations include Datadog, Zoho Desk, BambooHR, Dell OME, Evernote, 15Five, Beyond Trust PRA, Google Workspace, Salesforce CRM, Atlassian Jira, Cisco AppDynamics, and Envoy. They also have integrations with PingFederate and PingOne.
Products and Services
RSA’s key products and services include:
- RSA SecurID Access: A leading multi-factor authentication and identity assurance solution available for cloud or on-premises deployment. It offers a range of authentication methods and dynamic, risk-driven access policies.
- RSA ID Plus: A complete identity platform providing MFA, access, SSO, directory services, and other capabilities for users across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments.
- RSA SecurID Suite: Includes RSA Identity Governance and Lifecycle software, providing visibility into access rights and managing access with features like access review, request, and provisioning.
- RSA Archer Suite: A governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) platform supporting business-level management of these areas.
- RSA NetWitness Platform: A threat detection and response solution providing enterprise-wide visibility into network traffic and log event data.
RSA SecurID Access is considered their flagship product, known for its robust two-factor authentication capabilities. RSA also offers hardware authenticators like the RSA SecurID SID800 Authenticator, a FIPS 140-3 certified smart chip device combining FIDO2, PIV, and HOTP.
Target Customers and Benefits
RSA targets security-sensitive organizations across various industries, including:
- Government: Federal and civilian agencies, intelligence community, state, and local municipalities.
- Energy: Protecting critical infrastructure and assisting energy providers in meeting federal cybersecurity mandates.
- Financial Services: Enabling secure, convenient, and compliant authentication and access.
- Healthcare: Securing electronic health records (EHR) for hospitals, medical centers, and healthcare providers.
These customers benefit from RSA’s solutions through:
- Reduced Risk: Mitigating cybersecurity risks through robust authentication, access control, and identity governance.
- Improved Compliance: Meeting regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Enhanced Security Posture: Strengthening defenses against cyberattacks, particularly those involving compromised credentials.
- Streamlined Operations: Automating identity-related processes and improving efficiency.
- Cost Savings: Consolidating identity solutions and reducing the need for multiple point products.
Cloud Integrations and Marketplaces
RSA’s products are designed to work across multiple cloud environments, including AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud. They offer cloud-based and hybrid deployment options for their identity platform.
Key People
- Rohit Ghai: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
- Greg Nelson: President and Chief Business Officer
- Laura Marx: Chief Marketing Officer
Key Facts
- Headquarters: Chelmsford, Massachusetts, USA
- Number of Employees: Approximately 2,700+
- Annual Revenue: Not publicly disclosed
- Parent Company: Symphony Technology Group (as of March 2020)
- Publicly Listed: No, RSA is privately held.
Analyst Recognition
RSA is recognized in various technology categories by leading analyst groups:
- Gartner: Positioned as a Leader in Magic Quadrants for IT Risk Management and Security Information and Event Management.
- Forrester: RSA was named a Leader in The Forrester Wave: Identity Management and Governance, Q4 2023.
- IDC: RSA was recognized as a Major Player in the IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Identity and Access Management 2024.
