CyberSafe Introduces the TrustBroker Security Suite to Meet the Security Needs of Large, Distributed Corporate Networks.SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 10, 1997-- CyberSafe to Demonstrate Suite Features Including NT Security Server, 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. , and Combined Public and Secret Key Technologies, at CSI CSI Crime Scene Investigator CSI CompuServe, Inc. CSI Commodity Systems, Inc. CSI Commodity Systems Inc. (Boca Raton, FL) CSI Crime Scene Investigation (CBS TV show) CSI Christian Schools International Conference CyberSafe Corporation today introduced the TrustBroker Security Suite, designed to address the security and accessibility issues of networked global organizations by allowing them to leverage existing infrastructure investments and deploy a security solution today that is maintainable and extensible into the future. The TrustBroker Security Suite runs on UNIX UNIX Operating system for digital computers, developed by Ken Thompson of Bell Laboratories in 1969. It was initially designed for a single user (the name was a pun on the earlier operating system Multics). , Windows NT (Windows New Technology) A 32-bit operating system from Microsoft for Intel x86 CPUs. NT is the core technology in Windows 2000 and Windows XP (see Windows). Available in separate client and server versions, it includes built-in networking and preemptive multitasking. , and MVS (Multiple Virtual Storage) Introduced in 1974, the primary operating system used with IBM mainframes (the others are VM and DOS/VSE). MVS is a batch processing-oriented operating system that manages large amounts of memory and disk space. systems, supports both public key and secret key authentication Key authentication is a problem that arises when using public key cryptography. It is the process of assuring that the public key of "person A" held by "person B" does in fact belong to "person A". mechanisms, is adapted to take advantage of devices such as token cards and 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. , and features secure Single Sign-On across the enterprise. CyberSafe will demonstrate key features and benefits of the TrustBroker Security Suite at the Computer Security Institute (CSI) 24th Annual Computer Security Conference and Exhibition being held Nov. 16 - 19 in Washington D.C. The TrustBroker Security Suite provides end-to-end security, from intranets to extranets, enabling secure communications inside the network and to key dealers, suppliers, customers, and end users. The Suite leverages individual trust relationships and then "brokers" that trust across enterprise-wide distributed client/server networks, much like how a credit card company vouches for its subscribers whenever they use their card. Users establish a trust relationship with the TrustBroker Security Server using either a secret password, a private key and public key certificate, token card, smart card, or a combination of these. The TrustBroker system then vouches for the user's identity and grants access to applications and network services across the enterprise. "This is a huge win for businesses seeking a simple security solution. The TrustBroker Security Server combines the Public Key and Kerberos worlds into a single 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. architecture and administrative interface, while simultaneously reducing the administrative burden with a secure single sign-on solution," said Joe Kovara, chief technology officer at CyberSafe. "The TrustBroker Suite allows businesses to leverage their investment in public key technology, and put that technology to work in their enterprise today without sacrificing future capabilities." About the TrustBroker Security Suite The TrustBroker 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 (1) Loosely, any online service delivered over the Web. Such usage appears in articles from non-technical sources, but not in IT-oriented publications, because definition #2 below describes the correct use of the term. . The Suite also includes software development kits with select APIs, providing developers with access to the TrustBroker security framework for easily customizing and integrating security into applications. In addition, the Suite is internationalized allowing global organizations to take advantage of CyberSafe's security solution in their native language. -- TrustBroker Client - Reducing the need for multiple IDs and passwords, the Client uses a secret password, private key and public key certificate, token card, smart card, or a combination of these. Authenticates the user to the TrustBroker Security Server, desktop OS, network operating systems An operating system that is designed for network use. Normally, it is a complete operating system with file, task and job management; however, with some earlier products, it was a separate component that ran under the OS; for example, LAN Server required OS/2, and LANtastic required DOS. , and popular desktop and MVS applications, delivering on the promise of secure single sign-on. Available on multiple workstation operating systems Operating systems can be categorized by technology, ownership, licensing, working state, usage, and by many other characteristics. In practice, many of these groupings may overlap. , including Windows, Windows NT, UNIX, and Macintosh systems. Also includes utilities (ftp, telnet, rlogin, rcp, and rsh) enabling end-users and administrators to perform file transfer and remote login (networking) remote login - A client-server program and protocol that provides an interactivel command line interface to a remote computer, using a protocol over a computer network, simulating a locally attached terminal. activities in a secure manner. -- TrustBroker Security Server - Combines both Public Key and Kerberos into a single, unique authentication architecture and administration interface. Transparently authenticates users to applications and authorizes their use of secured network resources, saving the average user the time normally required to log in to numerous applications everyday, and IS organizations the administration costs to maintain multiple user IDs and passwords. -- TrustBroker Security SDK (Software Developer's Kit) See developer's toolkit and Windows SDK. SDK - Software Developers Kit (or "Software Development Kit"). - Provides several APIs to secure legacy or custom applications, leveraging the investment companies have already made in developing their own applications. Allows developers to incorporate authentication and other TrustBroker security functions directly into their networked applications and to perform credential management. Includes an efficient, transport-independent API optimized for securing very thin, lightweight client/server applications that communicate across low-bandwidth, arbitrary networks, such as wireless networks. -- TrustBroker Administration SDK - Includes a specialized API that gives developers administrative access to the TrustBroker Security Suite, allowing the incorporation of security administration tasks into their management systems, eliminating the need to run separate administration programs. -- TrustBroker Web Agent - Leverages intranets and extranets by creating a secure authentication See authentication token and SecurID card. path from the user's browser to Web servers, providing strong authentication between users and the Web pages they seek to access. The TrustBroker Security Suite represents an evolution from CyberSafe Challenger, a secret key security system, to the first truly multi-mechanism authentication system The combination of authentication server and authenticator, which may be separate devices or both reside in the same unit such as an access point or network access server. The authentication server contains a database of user names, passwords and policies, and the authenticator physically . CyberSafe will continue to sell and support the Challenger line with scheduled maintenance releases through 1998. Challenger products and the TrustBroker Suite will remain interoperable. Pricing and Availability The TrustBroker Security Suite is packaged in a traditional shrink-wrap style box, containing installation documentation and CD. The TrustBroker Security Server and TrustBroker Client are available in Beta now, and will be generally available by the end of first quarter 1998. Additional information will be made over the next six months announcing pricing and availability of other products. 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. CyberSafe is a privately held corporation Noun 1. privately held corporation - a corporation owned by a few people; shares have no public market close corporation, closed corporation, private corporation , with headquarters located in Issaquah, Washington Issaquah (King County]], Washington, United States. The population was 11,212 at the 2000 census. Based on per capita income, one of the more reliable measures of affluence, Issaquah ranks 25th of 522 areas in the state of Washington to be ranked. . For further information, visit the CyberSafe website at www.cybersafe.com, or contact CyberSafe by phone at 425/391-6000. CyberSafe and the CyberSafe logo are registered trademarks of CyberSafe Corporation. TrustBroker is a trademark of CyberSafe Corporation. All other products and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. CONTACT: CyberSafe Corporation Elizabeth Odom, 425/391-6000 ext. 242 elizabeth.odom@cybersafe.com or Pembroke Resources Jill Pembroke, 503/873-2404 jill@pembroke.com |
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