Aladdin Knowledge Systems and Thawte Consulting Partner to Provide Portable USB-Based Digital Certificate Storage.Business Editors and High Tech Writers SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 19, 2000 Aladdin and Thawte will provide certificate users the ability to store digital certificates issued by Thawte on eToken, Aladdin's USB-based authentication device Aladdin Knowledge Systems Aladdin Knowledge Systems NASDAQ: ALDN is a company that provides solutions for software digital rights management and Internet security since 1985. Its corporate headquarters are located in Tel Aviv, Israel. (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 :ALDN), a global leader in the field of Internet content and software security, and Thawte, the world's leading Internet Certificate Authority and recent Verisign acquisition, announced today the integration of eToken, Aladdin's USB-authentication device, with Thawte's digital certificate technology. This will enable customers around the world to use eToken to conduct two-factor authentication The use of two independent mechanisms for authentication; for example, requiring a smart card and a password. The combination is less likely to allow abuse than either component alone. See authentication. with Thawte's digital certificates. Using Aladdin's eToken, Internet users will be able to plug their eToken into any computer's USB-port, download a Thawte digital certificate through Netscape, and store the certificate directly on the eToken. eToken is the first portable USB-based authentication device that can be used to encrypt information and store passwords, private keys and electronic certificates for authentication solutions. eToken provides two-factor hardware based authentication for Internet and e-commerce, without the need for additional equipment. Its USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. functionality enables companies to eliminate costly implementation and installation issues and maximize user-friendliness without compromising security. eToken is the size of a house key and fits on a key chain, allowing users to carry their authentication information wherever they go. "eToken is the perfect compliment to Thawte's certificates when used for Internet protection, since it supplies another security layer - secure and mobile storage of digital credentials", said Thawte's founder and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , Mark Shuttleworth Mark Richard Shuttleworth (born 18 September 1973) is a South African entrepreneur who was the second self-funded space tourist and first African in space.[1][2] He is now best known for his leadership of the Ubuntu Linux distribution. . "With eToken, your digital "passport" is tangible and goes with you wherever you go. Like a real passport it authenticates you, not your computer." Thawte, the fastest growing Internet Certificate Authority (CA), has achieved 41% market share for Internet SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) The leading security protocol on the Internet. Developed by Netscape, SSL is widely used to do two things: to validate the identity of a Web site and to create an encrypted connection for sending credit card and other personal data. server certificates, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Netcraft's Secure Server Survey. By partnering with Aladdin, Thawte is able to offer its substantial customer base the world's first secure, portable USB-authentication solution. "Authentication is the major security issue related to Internet commerce today", stated Yanki Margalit, CEO of Aladdin. "Thawte has become the most widely trusted Internet CA in the world, and is recognized by more Web browsers The following is a list of web browsers. Historical Historically important browsers In order of release:
About Aladdin Aladdin (NASDAQ/NMS:ALDN) is a global leader in securing digital content, from applications software to Internet use and access. Aladdin's products include HASP (Houston Automatic Spooling Program) A mainframe spooling program that provides task, job and data management functions. HASP - Houston Automatic Spooling Program and Hardlock, software security systems that protect the revenues of developers and publishers; Privilege, a software licensing platform for the Internet; the eSafe line of anti-vandal, anti-virus and content filtering See Web filtering and parental control software. software for PCs and networks connected to the Internet; and eToken for Internet security and authentication. Aladdin serves its customers through eight offices located in the world's major software markets as well as a network of 50 distributors serving more than 100 countries. For more information visit our website at http://www.aks.com. About Thawte Thawte Certification, recently purchased by Verisign, is a leading global provider of trusted digital certificates for secure SSL Web servers, code signing and e-mail. Thawte is now the second largest Certificate Authority in the world, with offices in South Africa and the United States and representatives in more than 22 countries. Visit Thawte online at http://www.thawte.com. All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders. |
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