

The product offers an authentication solution for organizations that use smart cards by creating dedicated credentials for Skype for Business. SphereShield for Skype for Business offers organizations a self-service portal allowing them to safely connect authorized devices to Skype for Business. By using Skype for Business, the organization can determine which mobile devices will be granted access to the system.īy applying a sophisticated two-factor authentication, SphereShield for Skype for Business clients benefit from another protection layer by adding device identification to the user name and password. SphereShield for Skype for Business allows users connect safely to a Microsoft Skype for Business (Lync) server from smartphones and other external devices while protecting the organization’s sensitive data. The low level of device security enables hackers using Active Directory (AD) usernames and passwords to access core business applications and view emails and other data unnoticed. Corporate credentials are stored on mobile devices that might be hacked or stolen. Connecting devices to corporate networks from non-managed external networks and public Wi-Fi networks poses critical security threats.
