Authenex Introduces ``Driverless'' USB Hybrid Token With One-Time Password Functionality.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers RSA Conference 2004 SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2004 First Authentication Token to Support OTP (1) (One Time Programmable) Refers to programming content or logic into chips such as EPROMs and EEPROMs, which cannot be reversed. See antifuse. (2) (One Time P , CCID CCID Chip/Smart Card Interface Devices CCID Community Colleges for International Development CCID Credit Card Identification CCID China Center for Information Industry Development CCID Coalition Combat Identification and Verisign's Open Strong Authentication Services (OATH) Authenex, a leading provider of affordable and strong authenticated e-security applications, today announced it will unveil the Authenex A-Key v3 Token -- the first-ever 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. hybrid token to support the USB Chip/Smart Card Interface Devices (CCID) specification, as well as Verisign's Open Authentication Reference Architecture (OATH) initiative aimed at accelerating the adoption of Open Strong Authentication Services across all networks. The new Authenex A-Key v3 token -- available with or without One-Time-Password (OTP) -- will be available at the end of Q2 2004. This multipurpose USB/OTP hybrid token offers the option of either challenge/response or OTP to authenticate remote VPN (Virtual Private Network) A private network that is configured within a public network (a carrier's network or the Internet) in order to take advantage of the economies of scale and management facilities of large networks. , LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. or web users through the Authenex authentication server. In addition, the A-Key v3 offers full in-chip PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) A framework for creating a secure method for exchanging information based on public key cryptography. The foundation of a PKI is the certificate authority (CA), which issues digital certificates that authenticate the identity of functionality, and support for X.509, PKCS (Public Key Cryptography Standards) Specifications from RSA Laboratories for various techniques used with RSA public key cryptography. With cooperation from security experts worldwide, PKCS #1 covers the RSA standard itself. 11, and MS CAPI 1. CAPI - Calendar Application Programming Interface. 2. (cryptography) CAPI - Cryptographic Application Programming Interface. 3. (networking) CAPI - Common ISDN Application Programming Interface. , as well as CCID, which is now a component of all OS releases and updates. The CCID USB smart card class-driver eliminates the need for a device-specific driver; thus providing a "driverless," totally mobile plug and play experience for end-users. "The A-Key v3 token is currently being tested by Verisign to validate its support of the OATH initiative," commented Henry Hon, Executive Vice President of Authenex, Inc. "And as is the case with our other tokens, the v3 A-Key will leverage the entire suite of Authenex e-security applications, allowing a single A-Key holder to secure and protect their digital identity while utilizing the widest range of authentication and encryption possibilities available, including: strong authentication for VPN, LAN and Web, Hard Disk and File Encryption, Secure File Exchange and full functioning PKI to work with PKI services such as those provided by Verisign." Demonstrations and prototypes will be available for viewing at the 2004 RSA Conference in Authenex's Booth #421. About Authenex Authenex has developed the most affordable, secure and easy-to-use platform for strong (two-factor) authenticated e-security applications -- making it possible for enterprises and PC-users to afford and deploy the highest standards in network security. The Authenex suite of applications includes Strong Authentication for VPN, LAN and Web, Strong (Web) Access Control, End Point (File and Hard-Drive) Encryption, Secure File Exchange, and an All-in-One Security Suite, as well as Certificate Storage. Each leverages the chip-based A-Key USB token -- providing simplified management and use. For more information, call 1-877-AUTHENEX, or visit http://www.authenex.com. 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