![]() ![]() In this method, the Lync user signs in using AD Credentials (same as before) but in the background we also get a Lync Certificate which is used for ongoing authentication. This is a proven solution since Lync Server 2010 release and Lync desktop clients already support this authentication method.įigure 1: Lync 2013 Mobile Client Certificate Authentication flow diagram Notably, we are addressing these concerns in a way that minimizes the impact for end users. With the updated Lync 2013 mobile clients (version 5.2, now available for iOS and Windows Phone), customers can now take advantage of the support for Lync Server Certificate Authentication or Passive Authentication and configure their environment for enabling mobility scenarios. It has been challenging for these customers to take advantage of Lync mobile clients which have until now relied on AD credentials for authentication. Some customers prefer to limit the use of Active Directory (AD) username and password credentials in order to address a range of security concerns, including those associated with the use of smartphones and tablets. ![]() Today about new features available with updated Lync 2013 Mobile clients, we are excited to share more details about Lync 2013 Mobile client’s support for certificate authentication and passive authentication. First published on TECHNET on Oct 08, 2013 ![]()
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