This document discusses mapping an ideal authentication solution to an organization's IT environment. It summarizes that data breaches are increasing as data moves more widely, requiring authentication approaches to change. Market dynamics are driving convergence of cloud identity and access management with authentication and a shift from hardware-based products to software-as-a-service. The document promotes SafeNet's authentication service, which provides a fully automated, cloud-based strong authentication solution requiring no infrastructure and reducing costs through automation and flexibility. It outlines features like multi-factor authentication options, automated provisioning and reporting, and integration with applications and user directories.