CRYPTOCard Joins the Cisco AVVID Partner Program; CRYPTOCard's CRYPTOAdmin 5.32 Authentication Server Meets Cisco AVVID Program Requirements For Interoperability.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers OTTAWA, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 5, 2003 CRYPTOCard Corp. (www.cryptocard.com), the innovative leader in Secure Password Technology, today announced that it has joined the Cisco AVVID AVVID Architecture for Voice, Video and Integrated Data (Cisco) AVVID Architecture for Voice Video and Integrated Data (Architecture for Voice and Video Integrated Data) Partner Program as a Security and Virtual Private Network Solutions member. Through membership in the Cisco AVVID partner program, CRYPTOCard's CRYPTOAdmin 5.32 (CA 5.32) authentication server A device used in network access control. It stores the usernames and passwords that identify the clients logging in, or it may hold the algorithms for token access (see authentication token). provides complete one-time-password access security coupled with ATM-like ('One-PIN-and-you're-In') convenience to any combination of access points for enterprise customers utilizing Cisco ACS (Asynchronous Communications Server) See network access server. , Cisco Pix Firewalls, Cisco 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. Concentrators, and Cisco IOS Cisco IOS (originally Internetwork Operating System) is the software used on the vast majority of Cisco Systems routers and all current Cisco network switches. IOS is a package of routing, switching, internetworking and telecommunications functions tightly integrated with a Routers. The Cisco AVVID Partner Program sets criteria for interoperability testing by independent third parties and is a co-marketing program enabling leading product and services firms to deploy innovative e-business solutions. The program provides enterprise customers with information regarding Cisco AVVID Partner products and services that an independent testing facility has tested, verified and found to interoperate with a specified version of Cisco networking technology in the SAFE security blueprint. The SAFE security blueprint provides a comprehensive security strategy for Cisco AVVID networks and utilizes the critical security technologies required to mitigate threats throughout an enterprise's e-business infrastructure. "An organization cannot guarantee system security if it cannot authenticate each individual user - the weakest security link has always been validating the identity of the user requesting access to the system," explained Malcolm MacTaggart, President & CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , CRYPTOCard Corp. "Joining Cisco's AVVID program further underscores CRYPTOCard's commitment to makes it easy for organizations to positively authenticate all users requesting physical, network, or remote access while simultaneously providing users with ATM-style convenience," MacTaggart continued. "And all at a price that fits any organization's budget." "CRYPTOCard Corp. and Cisco support open, standards-based architectures and share a commitment to interoperable solutions. Through this vision, the Cisco AVVID Partner Program delivers the power of choice to enterprises - the ability to extend the Cisco end-to-end architecture with our members' world-class products and technologies," said Bill McGee, Manager, Cisco AVVID Program for Security and VPN. "With Cisco AVVID partner offerings such as CRYPTOCard's CRYPTOAdmin 5.32 authentication server, customers can deploy a broad range of e-business solutions which foster innovation and drive rapid adoption of business-critical technologies." Providing centralized authentication with decentralized de·cen·tral·ize v. de·cen·tral·ized, de·cen·tral·iz·ing, de·cen·tral·iz·es v.tr. 1. To distribute the administrative functions or powers of (a central authority) among several local authorities. administration, regardless of network infrastructure or user location, CA 5.32 enables security officers to customize security to meet policy requirements for secure access. CA 5.32 supports a 32K multi-function smart card (the 'CRYPTOCard') to provide One-PIN-And-You're-In(TM) access to the 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. (using CRYPTOLogon), VPN (using CRYPTOVPN), Web (using CRYPTOWeb), and Building access (supporting HID, or Mifare access control systems). Additionally, CRYPTODeploy makes it easy for security officers to add or delete a system user in seconds - making it simple to administer large user populations, Extranet partners, or others requiring temporary building or network access. "Enterprises that are beginning to grapple with to enter into contest with, resolutely and courageously. See also: Grapple the complex issues around remote access and authorization for sensitive information can either cobble together cobble together Verb [-bling, -bled] to put together clumsily: a coalition cobbled together from parties with widely differing aims Verb 1. solutions from multiple suppliers or look for a complete solution from a single supplier," said Eric Hemmendinger, research director for security and privacy at Aberdeen Group Aberdeen Group is a provider of business-related research services. It has its headquarters in Boston, Massachusetts and belongs to the Harte-Hanks group. Founded in 1988, Aberdeen's research is used by over 2. . "CRYPTOCard has rolled a smorgasbord of capabilities into CRYPTOAdmin 5.32, enabling one-stop shopping for remote access VPN and robust authentication, including all the necessary embedded capabilities." The CRYPTOCard, is a FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standards) A series of publications issed by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) that specifies information security guidelines for federal government departments and agencies. 140-1 (level 2), Java card (v 2.1.1), which can be used in conjunction with CRYPTOCard Corp's new PC Card Reader, the 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. Reader, Schlumberger smart card readers, or other PCSC PCSC Personal Computing Support Center PCSC Personal Computer / Smart Card PCSC pricing and classification service center (US Postal Service assistance facility) PCSC Personal Communications Switching Center compliant readers. A user swipes (or holds in the case of HID or Mifare proximity readers) the CRYPTOCard to gain secure, positively-authenticated access to the building or elevator. To log on to their LAN, the user inserts the CRYPTOCard into the PC Card (or USB) Reader, and enters their PIN. A user simply removes the card to log off the network or to lock-up their computer. The process remains the same whether logging on to a network locally, via VPN, or via the Web. The CRYPTOCard can also incorporate a corporate logo, user's name, photograph, bar code, and or 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 credentials (from Microsoft, Entrust, or Verisign) to act as a 'corporate identity wallet'. During the logon procedure, CA 5.32 generates a unique and unpredictable one-time 'Secure Password' that is only valid for the current logon attempt, and is immediately discarded after use - making it useless to hackers. Additionally, the CRYPTOCard does not transmit the user's PIN over the wire, making it impossible for sniffer technology to steal the PIN. About CRYPTOCard Established in 1989, CRYPTOCard provides cost-effective Secure Password Technology to leading enterprises worldwide in the government, technology, aerospace, financial, telecommunications, and healthcare sectors. The CRYPTOCard system 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 (a PIN). CRYPTOCard's versatile Secure Password Technology provides centralized authentication for all physical and network access regardless of network infrastructure or user location. Partners include Cisco, Microsoft, Check Point, Entrust, Oracle, Sun Microsystems and Macromedia. For additional information on CRYPTOCard, visit www.cryptocard.com. CRYPTOCard, CRYPTOAdmin, CRYPTODeploy, and CRYPTOLogon are trademarks of CRYPTOCard Corporation. Other products mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners. |
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