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CLOMO MDM becomes the first in Japan to offer device certificates usable with Azure AD single sign-on

- Achieve a convenient and secure cloud app environment across multiple operating systems (iOS / Android / Windows) -

i Cubed, Ltd i Cubed (Headquarters: Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture; President and CEO: Tsutomu Sasaki; hereinafter i Cubed ") has further deepened its collaboration with CyberTrust Corporation (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Yasutoshi Magara;hereinafter referred to as Cybertrust) to further deepen their collaboration in MDM (Mobile Device Management) services, which serve as the foundation for managing, operating, and utilizing smart devices for corporations. They have begun offering the "CLOMO Device Certificate with UPN secured by Cybertrust," a device certificate supporting Azure AD single sign-on, as an optional service for their MDM service "CLOMO MDM."

Through this collaboration, CLOMO MDM— i Cubed the top market share in Japan's MDM market for five consecutive years (※1)—has become the first MDM service in Japan to integrate and interoperate with CyberTrust's electronic certificates capable of providing user authentication information (hereinafter referred to as Device Certificates with UPN).

IT administrators at enterprises, educational institutions, and medical organizations can now achieve a cloud application environment across multiple operating systems (iOS/Android/Windows) that balances "enhanced authentication through device certificates" with "the unique convenience of user authentication certificates." This is accomplished by distributing "Device Certificates with UPN" to smart devices via CLOMO MDM.

■ Enhanced Authentication Using Device Certificates

Device Certificates with UPN, like traditional device certificates, reduce the risk of information leaks caused by unauthorized access from personal devices, fraudulent access through impersonation, and unauthorized third-party access using stolen or lost devices. This is achieved by using them as an authentication factor when accessing internal systems, cloud services, VPNs, and similar resources.

In particular, if a smart device issued with a "Device Certificate with UPN" is stolen or lost, CLOMO MDM can revoke that specific "Device Certificate with UPN" regardless of its internet connection status. This ensures that unauthorized third parties are prevented from accessing cloud services and confidential information within the company's systems.

■ The unique convenience of user authentication certificates

"Device Certificate with UPN" can also be used as a user authentication certificate because it holds user authentication information in addition to device identification information. Employees with smart devices issued this certificate can conveniently access internal systems, cloud services, VPNs, and more without needing to enter their ID and password.

The user authentication information that "Device Certificate with UPN" can hold also supports the "UPN format," enabling its use for Azure AD single sign-on. This allows easy access to cloud applications supported by Microsoft's Azure Directory Marketplace (※2), such as Box, Google Apps, Office 365, and Salesforce.

Usage Scenario for "CLOMO Device Certificate with UPN secured by Cybertrust" Supporting Azure AD Single Sign-On

■ Background for Providing "Device Certificates with UPN" Supporting Azure AD Single Sign-On

Traditionally, on-premises Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) have been widely used as the identity authentication and single sign-on foundation for accessing internal systems within enterprises, educational institutions, and healthcare organizations.However, as cloud services rapidly evolved and corporate adoption became widespread, AD DS alone became insufficient as an identity authentication and single sign-on foundation. To address this gap, Azure AD emerged as a cloud-based authentication foundation with enhanced integration capabilities for cloud services. Its consideration and adoption are progressing among Japanese corporations, educational institutions, and medical organizations.

In particular, smart devices that require an internet connection have high affinity with cloud services, and an increasing number of organizations Career Azure AD as their authentication foundation.However, deploying traditional "ID and password" credentials to users creates challenges. These include increased risks of information leaks due to "access from personal devices" and "impersonation," as well as "exponential growth in support workload for ID and password management" stemming from remote support requirements for access from diverse locations.

i Cubed has supported mobile utilization and management for over 6,000 companies in Japan, leveraging iOS, Android, and Windows-powered smart devices. Drawing on insights gained from this experience, we have developed and are now launching an MDM service that maximizes the potential of cloud applications supported by Azure AD.

Going forward, CLOMO MDM will not only enhance this functionality but also advance its support for Azure AD. This includes enabling synchronization of organizational and user information with Azure AD, as well as supporting Azure AD Join. The latter enables automation during device initial setup, significantly streamlining kitting operations.

As a frontrunner in the corporate smart device market, i Cubed will continue to strive to solve the challenges faced by companies, educational institutions, and medical organizations seeking to introduce and utilize smart devices, thereby contributing to their business success.

■ About "Device Certificates with UPN" that can also be used for Azure AD single sign-on

Product Name

CLOMO Device Certificate with UPN secured by Cybertrust

Service Launch Date

Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Method of Provision

This product is offered as an option to customers using "CLOMO MDM".

Selling Price

・Monthly: ¥300 (excluding tax) / device
・Annual: ¥3,600 (excluding tax) / device

Trial of Products Related to This Release

CLOMO offers a 30-day free trial program. Please apply via the URL below.
https://www.i3-systems.com/form/trial

  • *1: Source: "MIC Research Institute Collaboration/Content/Mobile Management Package Software Market Outlook 2013 Edition" (2011 and 2012 shipment value results), "MIC Research Institute IT Report January 2016 Issue" (2013 and 2014 shipment value results and 2015 shipment value forecast)
    *2:For more information about Azure Directory Marketplace, visit https://azure.microsoft.com/ja-jp/marketplace/active-directory/をご覧ください.
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【Contact Information for Inquiries Regarding This Matter】

i Cubed
Contact: Masatoshi Hayashi
TEL: 03-6450-1880
MAIL: marketing-info@i3-systems.com

Cybertrust Corporation
Public Relations Contacts: Sasaki, Fujii
TEL: 03-6234-3800
MAIL: press@cybertrust.ne.jp

■ About CLOMO 　　http://www.i3-systems.com/clomo

CLOMO continues to evolve as the world's first mobile-first platform service, embodying the vision that "the cloud, apps, and devices are all cloud-based," and providing everything enterprises need to leverage mobile and cloud technologies.

CLOMO provides a comprehensive range of features essential for Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM), enabling organizations, educational institutions, and healthcare providers to implement measures for preventing information leaks, enforcing usage policies, and monitoring device status when deploying smart devices. This is achieved for devices, apps, and content respectively. Its key features include an "easy-to-implement and operate" system, such as a "purchase structure allowing selection of only necessary functions" and a "user-friendly interface." Career by over 6,000 diverse companies, primarily large-scale users such as Obayashi Corporation, Saga Prefectural Government, Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd., Toin Gakuen, Noevir Holdings, and Mediceo, achieving the No. 1 market share in the mobile management (MDM, MAM, MCM) market for four consecutive years. Furthermore, after launching as Japan's first MDM service for iOS, it quickly became the fastest in Japan to support Apple's "Volume Purchase Program" and "Device Enrollment Program," demonstrating its strength in managing and utilizing iOS devices. It also boasts the world's fastest support for Intel's "vPro Technology" and is the only MDM vendor in Japan collaborating with Microsoft Japan, showcasing its expertise in managing and utilizing Windows devices.

■ About CyberTrust Digital Certificates

This is a device certificate issued by the certification authority of the device authentication service "Cybertrust Device ID". By enabling secure and reliable authentication and access control at the device level, it prevents unauthorized devices from being brought in and unauthorized access, thereby strengthening security through the realization of a clean network environment.

■ Case Studies on CyberTrust Device ID Implementation

https://www.cybertrust.ne.jp/casestudies/sds/index.html

■ About CyberTrust Corporation

Cybertrust is Japan's longest-operating certification authority and a security vendor that has provided electronic certification services, including SSL server certificates, for over 20 years as Japan's first commercial electronic certification authority. Its "Device ID" terminal electronic certification service, supporting multiple operating systems and form factors, holds the No. 1 market share in Japan.Moving forward, by providing electronic authentication services for IoT devices—whose usage patterns and applications are expanding—we aim to realize a society where users can safely and securely access services.

Company Name: CyberTrust Corporation
Address: Ark Mori Building, 1-12-32 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Established: September 1995
Capital: 100 million yen
Representative: Yasutoshi Magara
URL: https://www.cybertrust.ne.jp/

■ About i Cubed Co., Ltd. 　　http://www.i3-systems.com/message

i Cubed is a software platform provider that develops and owns technologies to maximize the use of enterprise cloud and smart devices. It develops and provides "CLOMO," a comprehensive environment necessary for the deployment and utilization of corporate smart devices.

We are working to become a frontrunner in realizing a next-generation IT environment where cloud, smart devices, and applications are all integrated. These efforts earned us recognition from various quarters in 2012, including the "AWS Partner Award: Enterprise Category" and the "Entrepreneur of the Year Japan 2012 Grand Prize."

We will continue to support businesses and educational institutions in leveraging the latest technologies—such as cloud, mobile, social, and IoT—for their business operations.

i Cubed Name: i Cubed
Address: Hanamura Building, 2-1-1 Ohashi, Minami Ward, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Established: September 2001
Capital: ¥282.5 million
Representative: Tsutomu Sasaki, President and CEO
URL: http://www.i3-systems.com/

  • ※ CLOMO and i³ Systems are registered trademarks i Cubed
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