RSA Archer Suite

## Overview RSA Archer Suite, now referred to as RSA ID Plus, provides identity intelligence, authentication, access, and governance solutions. The platform is designed to secure organizations against cybersecurity risks by offering capabilities for managing and protecting digital identities across various environments. It supports cloud, hybrid, and on-premises deployments. The suite focuses on core identity and access management (IAM) functions, including multi-factor authentication (MFA), passwordless authentication, single sign-on (SSO), and identity governance and administration (IGA). RSA ID Plus aims to help organizations build MFA resilience, prevent phishing, automate identity lifecycles, and streamline compliance efforts. ## Key Features * **Authentication and Access:** Offers complete authentication and access capabilities, including MFA, passwordless options (FIDO2, biometrics), and SSO for SaaS, web, and on-premises applications. * **Identity Governance and Administration (IGA):** Provides solutions for securing access, enforcing policy, and simplifying governance for users, devices, and non-human identities. This includes capabilities for managing identity lifecycles. * **Hybrid and Multi-Cloud Support:** Designed to operate across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments, ensuring consistent security and management regardless of infrastructure. * **Enhanced Microsoft Entra ID Security:** Includes features to enhance MFA resilience, expand passwordless options, and secure help desks within Microsoft Entra ID environments. * **Self-Service Capabilities:** Supports self-service enrollment for applications and authenticators, aiming to improve user experience and reduce administrative overhead. ## Who It's For RSA ID Plus is primarily designed for organizations with high-security requirements and complex IT environments. It targets sectors such as government, finance, and other high-assurance organizations that need robust identity and access management solutions. The platform is suitable for enterprises seeking to: * Implement or enhance multi-factor authentication strategies. * Transition to passwordless authentication methods. * Improve identity governance and administration to meet compliance obligations. * Secure access across diverse cloud, hybrid, and on-premises infrastructures. * Strengthen security for Microsoft Entra ID deployments. ## Notable Strengths RSA ID Plus emphasizes its long-standing presence and experience in the security market, noting over 40 years of operation. The platform highlights its adoption by a significant portion of US agencies and major financial firms, suggesting a track record in demanding environments. Its focus on providing a comprehensive suite of identity solutions across various deployment models (cloud, hybrid, on-premises) is a key strength, allowing organizations to manage identity security uniformly. The inclusion of passwordless authentication options, such as FIDO2 and device biometrics, addresses modern security challenges like phishing.