CyberSafe Introduces ActiveTRUST Web Agent; Standards-based Software Enables Fast, Simple and Secure Access to Web-based Applications.Business Editors, Technology Writers SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 23, 2000 CyberSafe Corporation, the leader in transactional security, today announced general availability of its ActiveTRUST(TM) Web Agent security software. ActiveTRUST Web Agent delivers fast, simple, and secure access to Web-based applications. By limiting access to approved users, organizations can easily manage and control access to Web servers and pages housing sensitive and protected data, such as bank account information. ActiveTRUST Web Agent is based on the CyberSafe(R) ActiveTRUST infrastructure solution, is compatible with most Internet browsers, and additional software is not required. "ActiveTRUST Web Agent brings the strong security we provide to global financial institutions to the World Wide Web, without the deployment cost and complexity of putting software on each user's computer," states Jim Cannavino, CyberSafe 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. and chairman of the board. "Our approach is more cost effective and easier to manage than traditional methods such as using digital certificates, because the user doesn't have to keep track of the certificate. This enables organizations to securely capitalize on Cap´i`tal`ize on` v. t. 1. To turn (an opportunity) to one's advantage; to take advantage of (a situation); to profit from; as, to capitalize on an opponent's mistakes s>. the tremendous growth of on-line business-to-business (B2B (Business to Business) Refers to one business communicating with or selling to another. See B2B e-commerce, B2C and B2G. B2B - business to business ) and business-to-consumer (B2C (Business to Consumer) Refers to a business communicating with or selling to an individual rather than a company. See B2B. ) opportunities." ActiveTRUST(TM) Web Agent will benefit organizations looking to provide controlled B2B and B2C access to Web applications using an ActiveTRUST or Microsoft Windows See Windows. (operating system) Microsoft Windows - Microsoft's proprietary window system and user interface software released in 1985 to run on top of MS-DOS. Widely criticised for being too slow (hence "Windoze", "Microsloth Windows") on the machines available then. (R) 2000 security infrastructure, as well as customers already taking advantage of CyberSafe's ActiveTRUST secure 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. (SSO See single sign-on and CSO. SSO - single sign-on ) infrastructures. Benefits Include: -- ActiveTRUST Web Agent simplifies user management. Authorized users can easily access any Web-based content that they are approved to view and from any browser. This provides flexibility to the user community, along with the assurance that sensitive information, such as bank account data, cannot be accessed by anyone not authorized to do so. -- ActiveTRUST Web Agent is a cost-effective solution. Because additional software is not required on users' desktops, the deployment costs and administration costs are significantly reduced. In addition, user management and policy administration are on a single console making ActiveTRUST Web Agent maintenance easy and centralized. -- ActiveTRUST Web Agent provides investment protection. The solution is based on industry standards and provides interoperability with Microsoft Windows 2000 security. It also allows organizations to leverage their investment in Windows 2000 authentication (1) Verifying the integrity of a transmitted message. See message integrity, e-mail authentication and MAC. (2) Verifying the identity of a user logging into a network. for securing Web access to iPlanet and Apache Web servers. In addition, customers can leverage CyberSafe's partnerships with Oracle, Sybase, and SAP by using ActiveTRUST Web Agent to allow authorized users to login to enterprise applications from a Web portal See portal. . For additional information on CyberSafe(R) ActiveTRUST Web Agent, phone toll free (877/877-3512) or visit http://www.cybersafe.com About CyberSafe Corporation CyberSafe Corporation is the leader in transactional security for accelerating business growth. CyberSafe has the knowledge and foresight to help its customers grow their businesses by increasing the velocity and the security of transactions between business processes. The Company's comprehensive portfolio includes transaction services, managed services An umbrella term for third-party monitoring and maintaining of computers, networks and software. The actual equipment may be inhouse or at the third-party's facilities, but the "managed" implies an ongoing effort; for example, making sure the equipment is running at a certain quality , and infrastructure solutions for the global 1000 marketplace. CyberSafe enables its customers to leverage the extraordinary power of the Internet with increased confidence and minimized risk by closing the gap between the risk and the opportunity. Lead investors in the company include Accel Partners, Deutsche Bank Deutsche Bank AG (IPA: /'dɔɪ.tʃə/[1]) (ISIN: DE0005140008, NYSE: DB) (English: German Bank London, Financial Technology Ventures, OAK Investment Partners, and Polaris Venture Partners. CyberSafe is headquartered in Issaquah, Wash., and on the World Wide Web at http://www.cybersafe.com. For additional information, email info@cybersafe.com CyberSafe and the CyberSafe logo are registered trademarks of CyberSafe Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiaries Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. . ActiveTRUST is a trademark of CyberSafe Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All other products and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. |
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