CRYPTOCard Announces Support for Sun's Latest Java Development Kit.TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 8, 1998-- Company Using JDK (Java Development Kit) A Java software development environment from Sun. It includes the JVM, compiler, debugger and other tools for developing Java applets and applications. Each new version of the JDK adds features and enhancements to the language. (tm) 1.2 To Enhance Its ST-1 Authentication Soft Tokens CRYPTOCard today announced its support for the next release of the Java(tm) Development Kit from Sun Microsystems Sun Microsystems, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAVA[3]) is an American vendor of computers, computer components, computer software, and information-technology services, founded on 24 February 1982. , Inc. CRYPTOCard is using the feature-rich JDK 1.2 to develop an advanced version of its software authentication token A security device given to authorized users who keep them in their possession. To log into the network, the security "card" or "token" may be read directly like a credit card, or it may display a changing number that is typed in as a password. - the ST-1 - desktop software that provides users with a unique, one-time password (security) One-Time Password - (OTP) A security system that requires a new password every time a user authenticates themselves, thus protecting against an intruder replaying an intercepted password. OTP generates passwords using either the MD4 or MD5 hashing algorithms. for each network logon attempt. Sun announced the availability of JDK 1.2 today during the JavaSM Business ExpoSM in New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of . Stephen D. Seal, vice president of development and support for CRYPTOCard, comments, "Since our products are designed to provide enterprise-wide security solutions, it is vitally important that they function on any given desktop. This is exactly what Java provides: Platform independence - the ability to run anywhere. We are pleased to continue the positive relationship we began with Sun Microsystems when we introduced the world's first Java authentication token in October, 1997. Using JDK 1.2 we will soon make available to our customers a new version of the CRYPTOCard soft token which is streamlined in look and feel while providing even greater ease of use." "We are delighted that CRYPTOCard is incorporating the enhanced features of JDK 1.2 in their next generation of soft tokens," said John Kannegard, vice president and general manager of the Java platform Running Java programs under the Java Virtual Machine (JVM). Java "platform" refers to the running of Java programs versus Java itself, which is a programming language. Java programs are machine independent and run intact on any hardware platform that has a Java interpreter (JVM). at Sun Microsystems, Inc.'s Java Software. "CRYPTOCard's customers will benefit from solutions based on the Java platform." For more information, please contact CRYPTOCard at 800-307-7042 (US), +1 416-643-7171 (Corporate Headquarters-Toronto), info@cryptocard.com, or http://www.cryptocard.com. About CRYPTOCard CRYPTOCard is a leader in information security, specifically in products used to authenticate users for network access and Internet connectivity. The company's standards-based authentication technology is incorporated into leading security products worldwide. CRYPTOCard is a registered trademark. Sun, Sun Microsystems, Java and JDK are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems Inc. in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. |
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