CRYPTOCard's CRYPTO-Server X: The First Authentication Solution to Provide SSH Connection for Mac OS X 'Panther'.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

Macworld San Francisco 2004

OTTAWA, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 1, 2004

CRYPTOCard's CRYPTO-Server X Follows Up Macworld 2004 "Best of Show" Award By Wowing Renowned Apple Security Expert

CRYPTOCard's (www.cryptocard.com) "Best of Show" award winner at Macworld 2004, CRYPTO-Server X, the first authentication solution for the Mac, has received high praise from the former leader of Apple's IT Security Department, and one of the foremost experts in Macintosh forensic analysis, Derrick Donnelly, CTO, BlackBag Technologies, for making it simple to positively authenticate remote Mac users attempting to access a system via a Secure Socket Shell (SSH) connection. SSH, an internet protocol that increases remote security by encrypting passwords and authenticating both ends of the client/server connection using a digital certificate, effectively eliminates eavesdropping, connection hijacking, and other network-level attacks.

A frequent instructor for the FBI Computer Analysis and Response Team (CART), Donnelly was formerly leader of the IT Security Department at Apple Computer, where he architected and deployed secure computer/network solutions, and oversaw all technical investigations and forensic analysis - playing a key role in securely implementing iTunes, .Mac, and the Apple online stores. Before joining Apple, Donnelly developed and taught the first course dedicated to Macintosh forensics at the Canadian Police College; served as a federal law enforcement officer for Industry Canada's Competition Bureau; worked with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and many other international, federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies; and participated in the first working groups on computer forensic training and cross border search and seizures at the U.S. Department of Justice.

"Although passwords are still the most widely-used authentication mechanism in Mac OS X, they are also the weakest link in the security chain," said Derrick Donnelly, CTO, BlackBag Technologies. "CRYPTO-Server X takes today's increasingly-complicated passwords away from the people, eliminating the need for the user to memorize credentials, and making strong password authentication as easy as iPhoto or iTunes," Donnelly continued. "Additionally, CRYPTOCard has been able to fix the SSH connection for Mac users to further enhance remote access security - something that no other token vendor has managed to do!"

Designed specifically for Mac OS X version 10.3 "Panther," CRYPTO-Server X utilizes the familiar ATM-style protocol to make it simple to positively authenticate all Mac users attempting to access a VPN or Web-based system by coupling something in the user's possession (a multi-function smart card, hardware token, or software token), with something they know (their PIN). CRYPTO-Server X generates a one-time password for every log-on attempt, making stolen credentials useless to hackers while simultaneously eliminating the need for users to memorize complicated credentials - significantly reducing help-desk costs associated with resetting forgotten passwords, and the obvious security risk associated with users writing down their credentials.

CRYPTO-Server X also makes it easy for organizations to create a token-deployment database by simply importing existing company directories, while its CRYPTO-Deploy component makes it equally simple for administrators to instantly distribute software tokens from any computer, to any user, in any location.

"Hot on the heels of CRYPTO-Server X's "Best of Show" award at Macworld, it is obviously very gratifying to receive such a glowing endorsement from one of the most recognizable names in Mac security," said Malcolm MacTaggart, President & CEO, CRYPTOCard Corporation.

About CRYPTOCard Corporation

Established in 1989, CRYPTOCard provides cost-effective Secure Password Technology to leading enterprises worldwide in the government, technology, aerospace, financial, telecommunications, and healthcare sectors. CRYPTOCard positively authenticates a user's identity by coupling something in the user's possession (a smart card, hardware token, or software token), with something the user knows (their PIN), and provides centralized authentication for all physical and network access regardless of network infrastructure or user location. CRYPTOCard's partners include Apple (Nasdaq:AAPL), Microsoft (Nasdaq:MSFT), Cisco (Nasdaq:CSCO), Check Point (Nasdaq:CHKP), Citrix (Nasdaq:CTXS), Entrust (Nasdaq:ENTU), Oracle (Nasdaq:ORCL), Sun Microsystems (Nasdaq:SUNW), and Macromedia (Nasdaq:MACR). For additional information on CRYPTOCard, please visit www.cryptocard.com.

About BlackBag Technologies

BlackBag Technologies is a Silicon Valley based company providing innovative hardware and software tools to the law enforcement and private sector forensic communities. The company acknowledges the growing challenges faced by forensic examiners in the field and is dedicated to creating flexible, open environment solutions. BlackBag believes that the most prepared examiner is the one able to work in changing technological environments using diverse and flexible systems. BlackBag serves a wide range of clients including federal, state and local law enforcement agencies as well as leading private sector forensic professionals. For additional information on BlackBag, please visit www.blackbagtech.com

CRYPTOCard, CRYPTO-Server X, CRYPTO-Admin, CRYPTO-Deploy, and CRYPTO-Logon are trademarks of CRYPTOCard Corporation. Other products mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners.