CyberSafe Announces General Availability of TrustBroker Single Sign-On for Mainframe Applications.

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 1, 1998--CyberSafe announced today general availability of Single Sign-On for MVS (SSO/MVS), an optional packaged solution of the TrustBroker(TM) Security Suite.

SSO/MVS is designed to solve the password proliferation problem associated with MVS applications by providing customers with an automated, one-password access solution to all their authorized mainframe resources, thereby minimizing administrative costs, increasing user satisfaction and productivity, and enhancing security within an organization.

By combining strong authentication and SSO functionality, MVS users securely gain access to their mainframe applications such as CICS, TSO, or IMS with only one password, increasing both system security and user convenience. SSO/MVS uses Passtickets instead of passwords, securing both the paths for generating and receiving tickets and eliminating transmission of passwords in clear text. SSO/MVS saves customers money by decreasing user calls to the Help Desk that are associated with password resets, compromised passwords, and other administration issues.

SSO/MVS is built upon the secure foundation delivered by the TrustBroker Security Suite and employs multi-authentication technologies (including Public Key and Kerberos). By supporting these authentication methods, SSO/MVS allows users to obtain a Passticket to access their MVS system. SSO/MVS supports RACF, ACF/2, or TopSecret authorization models.

"SSO/MVS is a natural extension to the award-winning TrustBroker Security Suite providing our customers with secure access to MVS resources from their desktops," said Bill McKinley, executive director of marketing at CyberSafe. "SSO/MVS allows organizations to enhance security and user productivity, while reducing administrative overhead and password maintenance."

SSO/MVS solution consists of three components: an MVS Passticket Server that resides on the MVS system, a TicketAgent(TM) proxy that resides on a UNIX system, and a TrustBroker Client which resides on either a UNIX or Windows system with a 3270 terminal emulator. The TrustBroker Client empowers users to sign on once at their UNIX or PC workstation, and then using the SSO/MVS feature, it transparently and securely authenticates users to their authorized MVS applications.

Pricing and Availability

CyberSafe has developed a unique way for customers to quickly and easily pilot the SSO/MVS solution. This SolutionPact(TM) Pilot provides CyberSafe customers with both off-the-shelf software and on-site access to CyberSafe's Professional Services team so that corporations can bridge the gap between technology and their strategic business objectives. The total cost of the SolutionPact Pilot is $30,000 and includes both software and services.

List price (quantity 1) of the SSO/MVS solution includes the MVS Passticket Server at $10,000, based on the number of users. The TicketAgent proxy is $1999 (per proxy), and the TrustBroker Client is $95 per user. Quantity discounts are available.

Platform Support

MVS Passticket Server: MVS/ESA 5.2.2+, RACF 2.2+, ACF/2 6.1+, TopSecret 5.0+, TPX v4.1+ compatible

Ticket Agent: AIX 4.1+, HP-UX 10.10+, Solaris 2.4+

Client: Windows 95, Windows NT, Solaris 2.4+, AIX 4.1+, HP-UX 10.10+, IRIX 6.2; as well as Attachmate Extra!, Wall Data Rumba, WRQ Reflection, NetManage Chameleon, Hummingbird HostExplorer, tn3270 (UNIX), and x3270 (UNIX)

About CyberSafe Corporation

Founded in 1991, CyberSafe is the leading provider of enterprise-wide network security solutions. CyberSafe develops security solutions that enable organizations to build and maintain the necessary trust relationships that are required to support today's collaborative workplace, while simultaneously guarding against threats from both internal and external sources.

The TrustBroker Security Suite includes a multi-platform Single Sign-On Client, a Security Server that combines multiple authentication mechanisms for flexibility and extensibility, and a Web Agent plug-in that provides authentication capabilities for access to Web services. The Suite also includes software development kits (SDK) with select APIs, providing developers with access to the TrustBroker security framework for easily customizing and integrating security into applications.

CyberSafe is a privately held corporation, with headquarters located in Issaquah, Washington. For further information, visit the CyberSafe website at http://www.cybersafe.com or contact CyberSafe by phone at 425/391-6000.

CyberSafe and the CyberSafe logo are registered trademarks of CyberSafe Corporation. TrustBroker, TicketAgent, and SolutionPact are trademarks of CyberSafe Corporation. All other products and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

CONTACT: CyberSafe Corporation

Elizabeth Odom, 415/391-6000 ext. 242

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