Symantec teams up with Intel for security credentials

Intel has partnered with Symantec to add the VeriSign Identity Protection (VIP) platform to its line of second-generation Core processors.

The companies said that the deal will link VIP credentials with Intel's Identity Protection Technology (IPT) to build a one-time credential system into Intel chipsets.

The VIP platform is designed to protect online account information, and uses a one-time credential to authenticate users and prevent unauthorised log-ins when a name and password are stolen.

The system was among the technologies gained when Symantec acquired VeriSign's identity and authentication branch in August last year.

Integrating VIP directly into the IPT platform means that the VeriSign authentication system is built directly into the chipset, linking the VIP token with a single chip.

Symantec believes this will allow enterprises to better secure end-user systems and online account information, and simplify security management.

"The combination of our proven VIP service with Intel IPT provides a new level of built-in authentication that has never been available before or easier to use," said Atri Chatterjee, vice president of user authentication at Symantec.

"By synchronising VIP with the Intel chipset, we have created the first strong authentication credential that you will never see but will always have in your PC."