Citrix Enhances Security and Identity Management With Support for Authentication Devices From 14 Vendors.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers FORT LAUDERDALE Fort Lauderdale (lô`dərdāl), residential, commercial, and resort city (1990 pop. 149,377), seat of Broward co., SE Fla., on the Atlantic coast; settled around a fort built (c.1837) in the Seminole War, inc. 1911. , Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 23, 2004 Citrix MetaFrame Password Manager A password manager is software that helps a user organize passwords and PIN codes. The software typically has a local database or files that holds the encrypted password data. Supports Smart Card, Token, Biometric and Proximity Authentication Solutions from Security Industry Leaders 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, today announced that Citrix(R) MetaFrame(R) Password Manager provides out-of-the-box compatibility with solutions from the industry's leading multi-factor authentication vendors, providing customers with increased security and identity management capabilities. Designed to work with a wide variety of authentication products, Citrix MetaFrame Password Manager is the most efficient single sign-on An identification system that lets users log into multiple Web sites on the Internet with one username and password. Single sign-on systems are also used within an enterprise, enabling users to access all authorized resources in the local network using the same username and password. solution for accessing all password-protected applications, whether running in a Citrix or non-Citrix environment. Recent testing of 14 smart card, token, biometric and proximity authentication solutions confirmed their compatibility with Citrix MetaFrame Password Manager. Citrix MetaFrame Password Manager is an enterprise single sign-on Enterprise single sign-on (E-SSO) systems are designed to minimize the number of times that a user must type their ID and password to sign into multiple applications. The E-SSO solution automatically logs users in, and acts as a password filler where automatic login is not possible. solution that allows a user to authenticate once with a single password to gain access to a wide variety of password-protected information systems and applications, whether they are running in a Citrix environment or not. Multi-factor authentication adds another layer of security to MetaFrame Password Manager by requiring the use of two or more authentication methods - a smart card and password, for example, or a password and biometric scan - to gain access to an application or information resource. These combined authentication methods enable companies to provide greater security for sensitive information such as financial data or patient records, which is increasingly critical to meeting the security and privacy requirements of regulations such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was enacted by the U.S. Congress in 1996. According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) website, Title I of HIPAA protects health insurance coverage for workers and their families when (HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act of 1996, Public Law 104-191) Also known as the "Kennedy-Kassebaum Act," this U.S. law protects employees' health insurance coverage when they change or lose their jobs (Title I) and provides standards for patient health, ), the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, also known as the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Financial Services Modernization Act, Pub. L. No. 106-102, 113 Stat. 1338 (November 12, 1999), is an Act of the United States Congress which repealed the Glass-Steagall Act, opening up competition (GLBA GLBA Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act of 1999 (Financial Modernization Act of 1999) GLBA Gay and Lesbian Business Association GLBA Great Lakes Booksellers Association GLBA Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve ) and the US Patriot Act US PATRIOT ACT Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act . Citrix implemented the testing and approval procedures of vendor technologies to ensure that customers can rely on multi-factor authentication methods from a wide range of technology partners. Each of the following vendors' solutions underwent rigorous testing and has been approved for compatibility with Citrix MetaFrame Password Manager:
Smart Cards Tokens
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LOGICO RSA Security
NetMaker Secure Computing
VASCO
Biometrics CRYPTOCard
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BioNet Systems PassGo
EKey
Identix Inc. Proximity
SAFLINK Corporation ---------
Integrated Biometrics Ensure Technologies
Multi-factor authentication solutions use different technology approaches to address security challenges. 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. feature an embedded chip See embedded processor. that can contain passwords or other authentication data to allow access to IT resources by inserting the card into a reader attached to an IT device such as a PC. Tokens provide a unique code that can be submitted in conjunction with other credentials, such as a password. By regenerating on timed intervals, tokens ensure the correct credentials are met prior to granting access. Biometric authentication is based on the measurement and recognition of a biological characteristic such as a fingerprint or a retinal scan, ensuring that access is granted only to the credentialed individual. Proximity-based authentication makes computing devices aware of the presence or absence of an authorized user authorized user Radiation physics A person who, having satisfied the applicable training and experience requirements, is granted authority to order radioactive material and accepts responsibility for its safe receipt, storage, use, transfer and disposal , and automatically and transparently secures the terminal when the user is not physically present. Each of these methods can be used in conjunction with Citrix MetaFrame Password Manager to protect even the most sensitive data and applications. Citrix plans to continue supporting future versions of these vendor solutions, extending the value of the Citrix MetaFrame Access Suite of products. When used alone, or as part of multi-factor authentication solutions, SSO See single sign-on and CSO. SSO - single sign-on solutions not only enable more secure infrastructure access but also reduce IT support costs. According to Steve Hunt of Forrester Research, enterprise SSO is a fundamental building block to a comprehensive and coherent identity management architecture. In his December 22, 2003 report, "Market Trends 2004: Enterprise Single Sign-On," Hunt noted that the benefits of single sign-on products extend beyond reducing the number of password reset calls to the help desk to include enhanced user management capabilities, reduced administrative overhead and greater security controls. Designed to work seamlessly with all products in the MetaFrame Access Suite, Citrix MetaFrame Password Manager provides password security and enterprise single sign-on access to Windows, Web, and host-based applications - whether those applications are locally installed or running in the Citrix MetaFrame Access Suite environment. Users authenticate once with a single password, and MetaFrame Password Manager does the rest, automatically logging into password-protected information systems, enforcing password policies, and even automating end-user tasks, including password changes. MetaFrame Password Manager makes connecting to applications faster and more secure, and can lower help-desk support costs by as much as 25 percent. About Citrix Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS) is the global leader in access infrastructure solutions and the most trusted name in secure access for enterprises and individuals. Nearly 50 million people in more than 120,000 organizations around the world use Citrix every day. Our software gives people secure and well managed access to business information wherever it lives-on demand. Citrix customers include 100% of the Fortune 100 companies, 99% of the Fortune 500, and 92% of the Fortune Global 500. Based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Fort Lauderdale, known as the "Venice of America" due to its expansive and intricate canal system, is a city in Broward County, Florida, United States. The city's population is described as metropolitan, where diverse culture is commonplace. According to 2006 U.S. , Citrix has offices in 22 countries, and more than 7,000 channel and alliance partners in more than 100 countries. For more information visit http://www.citrix.com. For Citrix Investors This release contains forward-looking statements which are made pursuant to the safe harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The forward-looking statements in this release do not constitute guarantees of future performance. Those statements involve a number of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, including risks associated with the company's business involving the company's products, their development and distribution, economic and competitive factors and the company's key strategic relationships and other risks detailed in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Citrix assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking information contained in this press release or with respect to the announcements described herein. Citrix(R) and MetaFrame(R) are registered trademarks or trademarks of Citrix Systems, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners. |
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