CRYPTOCard Provides One-Step Authenticated Access for Citrix MetaFrame Secure Access Manager.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers OTTAWA, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 15, 2003 CRYPTOCard Provides Citrix Users With Positively Authenticated Access To Applications, Data Sources, Documents, And Web Content CRYPTOCard Corp., (www.cryptocard.com), the innovative leader in Secure Password Technology, today announced that it is working with Citrix Systems Citrix Systems' (NASDAQ: CTXS) is an American technology company, based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with subsidiary operations in California and Massachusetts, with additional development centers in Australia, India and the UK. , Inc. (Nasdaq: CTXS CTXS Citrix Systems (NASDAQ stock ticker symbol) ), the global leader in access infrastructure solutions, to provide a simple one-step log-in procedure for Citrix(R) MetaFrame(R) Secure Access Manager 2.0. MetaFrame Secure Access Manager 2.0 now natively supports CRYPTOCard's Secure Password Technology to provide users with positively authenticated access to all applications, data sources, documents, and Web content. A user simply enters their username/PIN and CRYPTOCard-generated One-Time-Password in response to an authentication prompt from the Web Server to gain immediate system access. The Web Server passes the log-on request on to the CRYPTOAdmin 5.32 (CA 5.32) server which positively authenticates the user to provide instant secure access. This is great for the user, who can gain authenticated access without having to utilize an additional log-on screen, and great for the organization, as every user attempting to access the system can be positively authenticated. "Charon Systems, a leading Citrix Platinum CSN CSN Crosby, Stills, and Nash (band) CSN Centrala studiestödsnämnden (Swedish: state education grant and loan program) CSN Confédération des Syndicats Nationaux (French) member, welcomes the integration of CRYPTOCard's Secure Password Technology with Citrix's MetaFrame Web Access Manager," commented Peter Cresswell Peter Cresswell is an Auckland, New Zealand architect and libertarian activist. He was the Libertarianz party leader from 1999 to 2002, and has been a political candidate for that party in several general elections. He writes a blog called 'Not PC. , CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) The award for successful completion of an examination in computer security administered by the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)2. , National Practice Manager - Security, Charon Systems Inc. "The addition of CRYPTOCard's CRYPTOAdmin 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). , tokens, and smart card provides strong two-factor authentication The use of two independent mechanisms for authentication; for example, requiring a smart card and a password. The combination is less likely to allow abuse than either component alone. See authentication. for Citrix's industry-leading application access and deployment solutions." "CRYPTOCard's Secure Password Technology is simple to install and administer within Citrix's MetaFrame Secure Access Manager, and makes it easy for a user to securely access the network," explained Michael Gibson Michael Gibson (September 29, 1944 - July 15, 2005) was a musician and orchestrator nominated twice for the American Theatre Wing's Tony Award for Best Orchestrations. Best known for his work on the original motion picture version of Grease , Manager Information Services See Information Systems. , Paulo Products Company. "After downloading the free trial from the CRYPTOCard Website I was very confident that the technology would provide the easy-to-use, high-level security Paulo Products required - and at a fraction of the cost of other products reviewed, such as RSA's Secur-ID." CRYPTOCard's Secure Password Technology couples something in the user's possession (a smart card, hardware token, or software token A software token is a type of two-factor authentication security device that may be used to authorize the use of computer services. Software tokens operate on a general purpose electronic device like a desktop computer, laptop, PDA, or mobile phone. ), with something the user knows (a PIN), to make it simple for an organization to positively authenticate every user attempting to access the network. During the log-on procedure, CA 5.32 generates a unique and unpredictable one-time 'Secure Password' that is only valid for the current logon attempt, making it useless to hackers, and ensures that a user's PIN is never transmitted over the wire, where it could be vulnerable to 'sniffer' technology. "Simply stated, an organization cannot guarantee system security if it cannot authenticate each individual user," 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. "Our collaboration with Citrix further underscores CRYPTOCard's commitment to provide organizations with a simple method to positively authenticate all users attempting to access the network, while simultaneously providing the user with the convenience of an ATM-style protocol." CA 5.32 provides centralized authentication for all network access regardless of network infrastructure or user location, and eliminates the need for complicated passwords - greatly reducing Help-Desk costs associated with resetting passwords. Additionally, by simplifying the log-on process, Secure Password Technology actually counters the staff resistance often encountered when organizations attempt to implement an additional layer of security, by making it easy for even the least-computer-savvy user to log on to the system - if you can use an ATM card An ATM card (also known as a bank card, client card, or cash card) is an ISO 7810 card issued by a bank, credit union or building society. Its primary uses are: About Citrix MetaFrame Secure Access Manager Citrix MetaFrame Secure Access Manager, part of the Citrix MetaFrame Access Suite of software products, provides secure, single-point access over the Internet (or via a Web browser The program that serves as your front end to the Web on the Internet. In order to view a site, you type its address (URL) into the browser's Location field; for example, www.computerlanguage.com, and the home page of that site is downloaded to you. ) to a wide range of information resources (1) The data and information assets of an organization, department or unit. See data administration. (2) Another name for the Information Systems (IS) or Information Technology (IT) department. See IT. , including applications, data sources, documents, Web content and services. Using powerful, wizard-driven configuration tools, IT administrators can quickly enable browser-based, SSL/TLS-encrypted access to the entire enterprise, personalized to each user's needs. MetaFrame Secure Access Manager offers the benefits of a Virtual Private Network (security over the Internet) and the benefits of an Enterprise Information Portal See corporate portal. (aggregated resources delivered in a personalized, online workplace) without the significant time and resource requirements of these alternate technologies. 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 network 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 two-factor authentication technology provides centralized authentication for all network access regardless of network infrastructure or user location, and eliminates the need for complicated passwords - greatly reducing Help-Desk costs associated with resetting. Partners include Citrix, Check Point, Cisco, Microsoft, Entrust, Oracle, and Sun Microsystems. For additional information on CRYPTOCard, visit www.cryptocard.com. CRYPTOCard, CRYPTOAdmin, CRYPTO-Deploy, and CRYPTO-Logon are trademarks of CRYPTOCard Corporation. Citrix(R) and MetaFrame(R) are registered trademarks of Citrix Systems, Inc. in the US and other countries. Other products mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners. |
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