Access Smart Launches First Affordable Consumer Internet Protection Through the Use of Smartcard Technology; Power LogOn Protects Consumers from Internet Vulnerability Through Password Management.

LADERA RANCH, Calif. -- Access Smart, LLC, the leading developer of data and security management solutions through the use of smartcard technology, announced today the release of its new Power LogOn password management system. Power LogOn combines password management convenience, ease-of-use and affordability, using a unique smartcard security solution for notebook and desktop computers. The smartcard technology enables users to create and store complex passwords for every network, program and online site they access. This frees users from having to create simplistic passwords or using the same password for several applications which can increases their chances of online identity theft.

Power LogOn allows users to generate a password like "emFO%39iL5Nc305,9Z/4s6d" which is considered the strongest type of password. With Power LogOn, users do not have to remember a password or even type it into the computer. Power LogOn automatically launches the application and inserts the logon information without requiring action from the user. The computer does not see the Power LogOn smartcard as a storage device, unlike a flash memory card, hard disk drive or an external disk drive. Thus, hackers will not know the smartcard is even present. The data on the smartcard is encrypted and requires the Power LogOn software to retrieve and decrypt the data. Processing and calculations are done on the smartcard - independent of the computer - so viruses, worms and Trojan Horses are not able to attack.

Power LogOn is more than a tool of convenience. Additional benefits include:

--Identity theft protection from phishing emails

--Internet sites are kept anonymous when visited through Power LogOn

--Usernames and passwords are not stored on the computer for others to find

--Automatic encrypted backup of personal data

--Smartcard stores over 50 logon accounts

"Passwords are used in over 90% of all online and network security practices, making identity theft one of the fastest growing crimes, allowing thieves to collect and steal private information," said Dovell Bonnett, Founder and CEO of Access Smart, LLC. "Power LogOn secures a user's online identity by making password management affordable and easy. No longer will a person have to compromise their personal or company's computer security for convenience."

Pricing

Power LogOn is available for purchase at Access Smart's VeriSign Secured website, www.access-smart.com, or by calling toll free: [phone]. Pricing is $129.95 for the desktop version and $139.95 for the notebook edition. Access Smart provides a 100%, 30-day money back guarantee and free ground shipping on all orders in the United States.

Minimum System Requirements 

Personal Computer:

--Pentium 233 MHz or higher, or compatible

--Windows 2000, XP Professional or Home Edition

--CD Drive

--VGA or higher graphics

--128 MB of RAM

--USB port

--70 MB available hard disk space

Internet Browser:

--Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher

--Netscape Navigator 7.0 or higher

--Mozilla Firefox 1.5 or higher (Coming in October)

About Smartcard Technology:

A smartcard is a small computer chip that has been embedded inside a credit card size piece of plastic. Smartcards allow the user to easily and securely manage their digital personal identity. Smartcards are used throughout the world in applications such as phone cards, transit, electronic cash, healthcare information, cellular phones and secure computer access. In the United States many large corporations like Microsoft, Boeing, and American Express use smartcards, as does the Department of Defense and the Department of Transportation as a way of allowing employees to securely access workstations throughout the organization.

Access Smart, LLC:

Headquartered in Ladera Ranch, California, Access Smart, LLC is the first and only company to develop, market and sell complete packaged smartcard solutions direct to small and medium sized businesses and home computer users. Dedicated to empowering the consumer to securely regain control over their digital identity, Access Smart offers unique, high quality integrated hardware and software packages that securely manage an individual's digital identification and data over wired and wireless networks, computers, Point-of-Sale devices, kiosks, and any other device that can accept and communicate via smartcard technology.

For more information about Access Smart, please visit www.Access-Smart.com.

Access Smart and Power LogOn are trademarks exclusively licensed to Access Smart, LLC. Other product names are either trademarks or trade names of their respective holders.