Bull Announces New RSA Cryptographic Smart Card; The TBC80 Provides Hardware Security and Portability For PC Users.CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 12, 1999-- Bull announced today here at CardTech-SecurTech a new RSA (1) (Rural Service Area) See MSA. (2) (Rivest-Shamir-Adleman) A highly secure cryptography method by RSA Security, Inc., Bedford, MA (www.rsa.com), a division of EMC Corporation since 2006. It uses a two-part key. cryptographic smart card designed to provide increased security for users working in non-secured PC environments. Bull's new TBC tbc abbr (= to be confirmed) → por confirmar tbc abbr (= to be confirmed) → noch zu bestätigen tbc abbr 80 card combines hardware security with software-based 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 (Public Key Infrastructure) technology, making it possible to store keys and certificates on a secure smart card. This capability, for example, enables PC users to sign and encrypt See encryption. sensitive messages using TBC80 smart cards Example of widely used contactless smart cards are Hong Kong's Octopus card, Paris' Calypso/Navigo card and Lisbon' LisboaViva card, which predate the ISO/IEC 14443 standard. The following tables list smart cards used for public transportation and other electronic purse applications. with Microsoft's Outlook Express e-mail software. In addition, log-on with a smart card will be a standard service in Windows 2000. Security challenges posed by open networks such as the Internet are well known. They include ensuring that messages arrive at their destination, are not intercepted or altered by unauthorized persons, and that they cannot be repudiated. "PKI solutions, by their use of digital certificates and public key cryptography An encryption method that uses a two-part key: a public key and a private key. To send an encrypted message to someone, you use the recipient's public key, which can be sent to you via regular e-mail or made available on any public Web site or venue. , provide most of the needed protection for safe Internet computing, but security remains an issue on the PC, which was not designed as a high security device," said Philippe Cambriel, director of marketing and sales for Bull's Smart Cards & Terminals division. "Using a smart card such as the TBC80 with the Microsoft-certified Bull SmarTLP3 reader, means that sensitive functions such as key storage, public key encryption See public key cryptography. , and digital signatures are performed in a totally secure manner, away from the PC." TBC80 Offers Maximum Security, Flexibility As well as storing private keys, the TBC80 can also generate its own RSA signature key pairs, thereby ensuring that no copy of the private key can be made. This is fundamental for non-repudiation because the signature key never leaves the protected environment of the smart card. Furthermore, no certificate can be loaded that has not been signed by a Certificate Authority. Up to five certificates can be stored in the TBC80's memory. Finally, in situations where it is necessary to block the card's encryption The reversible transformation of data from the original (the plaintext) to a difficult-to-interpret format (the ciphertext) as a mechanism for protecting its confidentiality, integrity and sometimes its authenticity. Encryption uses an encryption algorithm and one or more encryption keys. capability because of export regulations, the TBC80 is available in signature-only mode. Development Tools Bull's Crypto Builder development kit enables developers to build their own smart card-based network security applications using Bull cryptographic cards. The Crypto Builder development kit contains several cryptographic cards, two SmarTLP3 readers, and a CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). . Recommended retail price for Crypto Builder is $799. About Bull Smart Cards & Terminals Bull Smart Cards & Terminals is the industry leader in the field of secured financial transactions. Bull designs, develops and markets global smart card solutions for financial, loyalty, transport, telecommunications, healthcare and other applications. Products include contact-contactless cards plus a full range of general purpose and EFT/POS terminals (in partnership with Ingenico), automated teller machines automated teller machine (ATM), device used by bank customers to process account transactions. Typically, a user inserts into the ATM a special plastic card that is encoded with information on a magnetic strip. , as well as associated software and services. Bull Smart Cards & Terminals is the acknowledged industry leader in research, development and security related to smart cards & related terminals. The company is also the worldwide leader in electronic purse cards. Since inventing the microprocessor smart card in 1976, Bull has obtained more than 1,200 patents in the field, and has received certification for smart card security that is the highest level ever achieved by a smart card. In 1998, Bull Smart Cards & Terminals had revenue of $246 million. By relying on Bull's international network, the division achieves 80% of the revenue abroad. More information on Bull Smart Cards & Terminals can be found on the World Wide Web at: www.cp8.bull.net, on Groupe Bull Groupe Bull (also known as Bull Computer or simply Bull) is a French computer company based in Les Clayes-sous-Bois, outside Paris. The company has also been known at various times as Bull General Electric, Honeywell Bull, CII Honeywell Bull Web site: www.bull.com, and in the U.S. at www.us.bull.com. About Bull Bull is an international IT group that delivers secure information solutions for the enterprise and its customers. Bull's business portfolio is focused in three key domains: enterprise-class servers, IT services and new technologies - smart cards and software for systems management and Internet security ''This article or section is being rewritten at Internet security is the process of protecting data and privacy of devices connected to internet from information robbery, hacking, malware infection and unwanted software. . In 1998, Bull earned revenue of $4.3 billion, with more than 65 percent outside of France, its country of origin. Bull can be found in 100 countries and on the World Wide Web at http://www.bull.com. CP8 is a registered trademark of Bull Inc. All registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. |
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