Advanced Card and Security Technologies Featured at International Educational Program and Exhibition.

Business Editors/Hi-Tech Writers

CardTech/SecurTech 2000

BETHESDA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 13, 2000

CardTech/SecurTech 2000: Sizzling Solutions for a Digital World

CardTech/SecurTech's (CTST) advanced card and security technology conference and exhibition brings together 10,000 industry decision-makers from around the world for four days of expert presentations and access to over 300 exhibiting companies.

WORKSHOP/SEMINAR HIGHLIGHTS

-- Identification and Authentication. Knowing who you are doing business with
is key to establishing trust in business and electronic commerce. The solutions
are available, but choosing among them depends on levels of security, privacy,
and identification needed.

-- Privacy and Security. Systems are only as secure as their weakest link.
Personal information may be well protected in Internet transactions, but
personal data could be residing on a server vulnerable to attack. Public key
infrastructure (PKI) and cryptography can provide the online protections. Smart
cards and biometrics provide security and flexibility as well as increased
control over personal data.

-- Mobile Internet Commerce, from Surfing to Payments. Wireless carriers,
financial institutions, credit card associations, and smart card manufacturers
are partnering to build secure, convenient wireless applications using smart
cards for user authentication and secure payments.

SPEAKER HIGHLIGHTS

-- Identification and Authentication. Knowing who you are doing business with
is key to establishing trust in business and electronic commerce. The solutions
are available, but choosing among them depends on levels of security, privacy,
and identification needed.

-- Privacy and Security. Systems are only as secure as their weakest link.
Personal information may be well protected in Internet transactions, but
personal data could be residing on a server vulnerable to attack. Public key
infrastructure (PKI) and cryptography can provide the online protections. Smart
cards and biometrics provide security and flexibility as well as increased
control over personal data.

-- Mobile Internet Commerce, from Surfing to Payments. Wireless carriers,
financial institutions, credit card associations, and smart card manufacturers
are partnering to build secure, convenient wireless applications using smart
cards for user authentication and secure payments.

WHY ATTEND?

Privacy and security are major concerns of the 21st century. Today more than ever, end users and enterprises demand greater flexibility and convenience along with security. Issues covered include:

-- Identification and Authentication. Knowing who you are doing business with
is key to establishing trust in business and electronic commerce. The solutions
are available, but choosing among them depends on levels of security, privacy,
and identification needed.

-- Privacy and Security. Systems are only as secure as their weakest link.
Personal information may be well protected in Internet transactions, but
personal data could be residing on a server vulnerable to attack. Public key
infrastructure (PKI) and cryptography can provide the online protections. Smart
cards and biometrics provide security and flexibility as well as increased
control over personal data.

-- Mobile Internet Commerce, from Surfing to Payments. Wireless carriers,
financial institutions, credit card associations, and smart card manufacturers
are partnering to build secure, convenient wireless applications using smart
cards for user authentication and secure payments.

PRESS DETAILS

Members of the press are welcome to attend CardTech/SecurTech 2000! To register, please contact CTST at 301/654-0551 for a special press registration form. Qualified members of the press are given complimentary registration to the Conference and Exhibition.