RSA Authenticator (SecurID)

What RSA Authenticator (SecurID) is

RSA Authenticator (SecurID) supports organizations securing on-premises environments and authenticating access to cloud and on-premises applications. It offers hardware and software authenticators, with OTP, multifactor authentication, and passwordless options. The mobile app provides push notifications, device biometrics, FIDO, and OTP for services including VPNs and Microsoft 365. From version 4.5, the iOS and Android app can manage device-bound passkeys; these cannot be exported or restored. RSA Authentication Manager provides authentication, access, and management capabilities, including deployment on a hardened rack-mountable appliance. RSA describes its hybrid approach as designed to preserve access during network disruptions or cloud outages.

The iOS and Android app supports up to 30 credentials, with no backup or restore option. Version 4.7 requires Android 10.0 or later or iOS 16.0 or later. Integration paths include SAML, RADIUS, and authentication APIs, with named integrations including Okta and SailPoint. RSA lists SAML 2.0, lifecycle provisioning, built-in MFA, directory integrations for ID Plus Cloud Directory and Azure AD (Entra ID), and 2,000 prebuilt apps. The product is paid, with pricing available on request, and has no free plan.

Who it suits

SecurID suits financial services, government agencies, and other organizations with high-assurance authentication needs. It is relevant to teams that need authentication across on-premises and cloud applications, with hardware or software authenticators and mobile options.

Limits

The mobile app manages up to 30 credentials, and credentials cannot be backed up or restored. Device-bound passkeys cannot be exported or restored.

Getting started

1. Visit the RSA SecurID product website.
2. Contact RSA to request pricing.
3. Choose hardware or software authenticators for the authentication options you need.
4. For mobile use, install the app on Android 10.0 or later or iOS 16.0 or later.
5. Use RSA Authentication Manager for authentication, access, and management capabilities.

Verdict

Choose RSA Authenticator (SecurID) if your organization needs authentication for cloud and on-premises applications, including support for hardware authenticators and mobile push, biometrics, FIDO, and OTP. Look elsewhere if you need a free plan or mobile credential backup and restore.