Asynchrony Solutions Introduces New Product to Strengthen Enterprise Security for Corporations; Company Releases Beta Version of its Enterprise PDA Security Product.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 13, 2003

Asynchrony Solutions, Inc. (www.asolutions.com), the leading provider of collaboration, communication, and security solutions, today announced the beta release this month of PDA Defense(TM) Enterprise 3.1, the newest addition to its leading data security software line for handheld devices. This latest version of PDA Defense Enterprise includes a broad range of enhancements to increase control that enterprises have over rapidly expanding handheld assets, and simplifies administration through a centralized Policy Editor.

Enterprise security for handheld devices has become a vital component of corporate policy and asset management strategies. While the use of handheld, wireless, and portable devices are extremely beneficial to employees, the proliferation of these devices has complicated the IT management and security challenge. Invaluable information such as network passwords, confidential information in e-mail messages, and customer lists are commonly carried on employee PDAs pose a growing threat for companies.

To address this expanding technology challenge, Asynchrony has developed newest PDA Defense Enterprise product, which enables a unified IT security policy to be enforced on any Windows(R) Pocket PC, Blackberry(TM) RIM, or Palm(TM) handheld device, including the Palm Tungsten-T (ARM CPU) and Tungsten-W (phone capabilities). The new Windows-based Policy Editor now supports division and department level management through group based policies, and has an enhanced user interface to simplify administration allowing for more discrete control over security policy settings.

New functions for all platforms include advanced selection of specific files for bitwipe in the event of potential security breaches and a comprehensive approach to remote password management addressing the challenge of supporting a distributed workforce requiring device support and password reset capability.

The remote password generating system allows administrators to provide a temporary password if an end-user loses access to their device. To maintain security, this feature utilizes a time sensitive challenge and response scheme with a shared secret key that is produced from the administrator's password and a device ID used for the challenge.

Enhancements to the Palm OS platform include crypto libraries that support the new ARM CPU, and the choice between different ciphers including AES. The user will now be able to specify the size of the protected portion of the card from the available free space on the memory card.

Specific updates for the Pocket PC platform include the automatic synchronization of the Safe Folder Volume on the handheld and desktop, dynamic sizing of virtual protected volumes, and application launch protection allowing an application to run even if the device has been unlocked.

Additional information and evaluation versions of PDA Defense Enterprise 3.1 can be found at http://www.pdadefense.com/enterprisebetadownload.asp. For further information contact Eric Seymour at IT Media Group at 978-475-0600 x287.

ABOUT ASYNCHRONY SOLUTIONS, INC.

Asynchrony Solutions is an innovative software technology firm with a growing line of products and services focused on security, collaboration, systems integration and custom application development, including wireless and web applications. Clients include Global 2000 companies and Government agencies. More information is available on the Web at www.asolutions.com and www.pdadefense.com.