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Integrating Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) With Single Sign-On (SSO) for Convenience, Security and Cost Saving

Overview The presenter of this webcast shares how her organization is leveraging Sun Ray virtual clients, single sign-on and strong authentication to reduce cost and increase end-user productivity, while ensuring security. The presenter also discusses security considerations for moving to a VDI environment and the importance of setting and enforcing access authentication policy.

Further White Paper Details
Publisher	Imprivata
Live Date	2nd December 2009 00:00 UTC
Format	Webcast
Topics	Security Management

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