AXENT Technologies Streamlines Single Sign-On.ROCKVILLE, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 4, 1998-- Enterprise Resource Manager 3.0 Introduces Easy-to-Use Scripting Language and Support for LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) A protocol used to access a directory listing. LDAP support is implemented in Web browsers and e-mail programs, which can query an LDAP-compliant directory. Directory and X.509 Digital Certificate Standards AXENT Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :AXNT), The SOURCE for Enterprise Security(tm), today introduced an easy-to-use scripting language A high-level programming, or command, language that is interpreted (translated on the fly) rather than compiled ahead of time. A scripting, or script, language may be a general-purpose programming language or it may be limited to specific functions used to augment the running of an and support for X.509 digital certificates, Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (protocol) Lightweight Directory Access Protocol - (LDAP) A protocol for accessing on-line directory services. LDAP was defined by the IETF in order to encourage adoption of X.500 directories. (LDAP) and OpenVMS standards in Enterprise Resource Manager(tm) 3.0. Enterprise Resource Manager simplifies user sign-on by letting end users log-on once to the authentication server A device used in network access control. It stores the usernames and passwords that identify the clients logging in, or it may hold the algorithms for token access (see authentication token). to automatically gain access to all authorized resources. The solution also centralizes user management to streamline routine additions, deletions and changes to platform and application accounts for end users. A new scripting language lets administrators create single sign-on An identification system that lets users log into multiple Web sites on the Internet with one username and password. Single sign-on systems are also used within an enterprise, enabling users to access all authorized resources in the local network using the same username and password. capabilities in just minutes to any client/server application using a Windows dialog box for authentication. Version 3.0 also adds support for X.509 digital certificates based on Microsoft's Crypto API standard and LDAP, enabling large organizations to expand Enterprise Resource Manager's central administration capability to emerging digital certificate infrastructures and the rapidly growing number of applications integrating LDAP support. "IT and security managers constantly struggle to keep up to date with continual changes in access rights to dozens--even hundreds--of enterprise applications. More and more enterprise IT managers are turning to integrated LDAP directories to help streamline user administration," said Jim Bowerman, vice president and general manager of AXENT's Resource Management Business Unit. "With support for scripted access to many applications, user administration based on LDAP, and the ability to use X.509 certificates for strong authentication, Enterprise Resource Manager is a powerful tool that lets security managers quickly add, delete, change and administer user accounts and connection rights--as well as provide end users with single sign-on to a variety of core applications. This eliminates significant security threats from out-of-date accounts and dramatically eases day-to-day management." Additional Features Broad Platform Support--In addition to LDAP, X.509 and OpenVMS support, Enterprise Resource Manager supports one-time authentication and administration for Oracle, Lotus Notes, Netscape's SuiteSpot Web Servers, Windows 95, Windows NT, NetWare, ACF/2, TopSecret, RACF (Resource Access Control Facility) IBM mainframe security software introduced in 1976 that verifies user ID and password and controls access to authorized files and resources. RACF - Resource Access Control Facility , Solaris, SunOS, HP-UX HP's version of Unix that runs on its 9000 family. It is based on SVID and incorporates features from BSD Unix along with several HP innovations. (operating system) HP-UX - The version of Unix running on Hewlett-Packard workstations. , AIX (Advanced Interactive eXecutive) IBM's Unix-based operating system which runs on its Intellistation workstations and pSeries, p5, iSeries and i5 server families. , Digital UNIX and SGI (SGI, Sunnyvale, CA, www.sgi.com) A manufacturer of workstations and servers, founded in 1982 by Jim Clark. The company was founded as Silicon Graphics, Inc., but changed to its acronym in 1999. IRIX A Unix-based operating system from SGI that is used in its computer systems from desktop to supercomputer. It is an enhanced version of Unix System V Release 4. IRIX integrates the X Window system with OpenGL, creating the first real time 3D X environment. . Scripting Agents and Software Developer's Kit--Enterprise Resource Manager's platform support can be easily expanded with a powerful Software Developer's Kit See SDK. . In addition, single sign-on to any Windows application that requests user identification and a password can be added in just minutes with the new scripting agent. Scripts are stored and administrated centrally in an LDAP-based directory service. Defender(tm) Two-Factor Authentication--Version 3.0 allows the use of AXENT's award-winning Defender security tokens, delivering both single sign-on and strong, two-factor authentication for remote and mobile users. Modular Architecture--Enterprise Resource Manager Version 3.0 is designed in a modular fashion to speed deployment within large enterprise. A series of resource management modules enable user and resource administration for different platforms (NetWare, Digital Open VMS (1) (Virtual Memory System) A multiuser, multitasking, virtual memory operating system for the VAX series from Digital. VMS applications run on any VAX from the MicroVAX to the largest unit. See OpenVMS. , MVS (Multiple Virtual Storage) Introduced in 1974, the primary operating system used with IBM mainframes (the others are VM and DOS/VSE). MVS is a batch processing-oriented operating system that manages large amounts of memory and disk space. , UNIX UNIX Operating system for digital computers, developed by Ken Thompson of Bell Laboratories in 1969. It was initially designed for a single user (the name was a pun on the earlier operating system Multics). , Windows NT, etc.) and operations (PCs, Internet servers). Each module shares a common architecture, yet provides platform-specific components that can be purchased and deployed according to the needs of the corporation. Consulting, Educational and Integration Services--AXENT provides consulting services to assist in the planning, implementation, and roll out of the centralized user administration and single sign-on technology. Educational and deployment services are available from AXENT in North America and Western Europe. AXENT has also certified a number of major systems integration companies as Enterprise Resource Manager partners, who are available to assist with larger, corporate-wide deployments. "AXENT reduces the burden of securing information in a complex environment by providing more solutions across more platforms than any other security provider. In the coming months, you'll continue to see us expanding support and integration between product lines to streamline and simplify security across the enterprise," said Bowerman. Pricing and Availability Enterprise Resource Manager Version 3.0 is available immediately. Pricing is based on the number of clients, security servers, and application servers in the enterprise environment and starts at approximately $100 per seat. About AXENT(tm) AXENT Technologies(R), The SOURCE for Enterprise Security(tm), protects your most valuable resource--information. Most computer security products address only a small part of the security problem. AXENT reduces the burden of securing information in a complex environment by providing more products across more platforms than any other security provider. The award-winning product suite provides security assessment, intrusion detection, remote access security, single sign-on, Virtual Private Networks, web security and firewalls, for UNIX(R), Windows 3.x(R), Windows NT(R), Windows 95(tm), NetWare(R) and mid-range systems in heterogeneous computing environments. Headquartered in Rockville, MD, AXENT's customer-proven information security solutions are used by Fortune 1000 companies and governments worldwide. Contact AXENT via e-mail at info@axent.com, or visit AXENT's World Wide Web site at http://www.axent.com. -0- AXENT, AXENT Technologies, the AXENT logo, The SOURCE for Enterprise Security, and Raptor are trademarks or registered trademarks, in the United States and certain other countries, of AXENT Technologies, Inc. or its subsidiaries. Enterprise Resource Manager is a trademark of AXENT Technologies, Inc. Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks, and Windows 95 and Active X are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; Netscape and SuiteSpot are registered trademarks of Netscape Communications Corporation (company) Netscape Communications Corporation - (Formlerly "Mosaic Communications Corporation", MCC) A company set up in April 1994 by Dr. James H. Clark and Marc Andreessen <marca@netcom. in the United States and other countries; Solaris and SunOS are trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc.; HP-UX is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company; AIX, RACF and MVS are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation; Digital and Open VMS are trademarks or registered trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation; Oracle is a registered trademark of Oracle Corporation; ACF/2 and TopSecret are trademarks of Computer Associates, Internation., Inc.; Lotus Notes is a trademark of Lotus Development Corporation (company) Lotus Development Corporation - A software company who produced Lotus 1-2-3, the Symphony spreadsheet and Lotus Notes for the IBM PC. Disliked by the League for Programming Freedom on account of their lawsuits. Quarterly sales $224M, profits $10M (Aug 1994). ; UNIX is a registered trademark licensed exclusively by X/Open Company, Ltd.; NetWare is a registered trademark of Novell, Inc.; and other product names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. CONTACT: AXENT Technologies, Inc. Katherine Edwards, (301) 670-3533 info@axent.com OR Schwartz Communications Bryan Scanlon/Elizabeth Holwerda, (781) 684-0770 bryans@schwartz-pr.com holwerda@schwartz-pr.com |
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