CyberSafe To Provide Highly Praised Single Sign-On Solution For Entrust Technologies' Public Key Infrastructure Products.SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 12, 1998-- Using Public Key Credentials, Users Sign On and Gain Access to Both Public Key and Kerberos Secured Services CyberSafe(R) Corporation announced today that the TrustBroker(TM) Security Suite is Entrust-Ready(TM), providing interoperability with the Entrust Technologies' public-key infrastructure (PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) A framework for creating a secure method for exchanging information based on public key cryptography. The foundation of a PKI is the certificate authority (CA), which issues digital certificates that authenticate the identity of ) product line. This combined solution delivers to joint customers public-key authentication, utilizing CyberSafe's 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 ) product and Entrust's(R) PKI. CyberSafe's Secure Single Sign-On uses strong authentication protocols where passwords are not stored locally or sent in clear text across the network. CyberSafe has achieved secure single sign-on for both public-key and Kerberos authentication mechanisms. In addition, the TrustBroker Client supports 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. , which allow users to achieve true public-key SSO. This implementation increases security by removing file based public-key from workstations (hard disks or floppies), and supports roaming or nomadic See nomadic computing. users. "Working with Entrust was a natural choice based on the requests from our customers and partners to partner with a leading CA vendor," said Bob Gassen, vice president of business development at CyberSafe. "This combination of PKI, TrustBroker Security Suite authentication, and smart cards allows customers to leverage their public-key investment and supports their roaming users who travel between workstations." "We are very pleased and excited to partner with CyberSafe to extend the security of the Entrust PKI product to CyberSafe's customers," said John Ryan John Ryan can refer to:
CyberSafe and Entrust are both present at the RSA (1) (Rural Service Area) See MSA. (2) (Rivest-Shamir-Adleman) A highly secure cryptography method by RSA Security, Inc., Bedford, MA (www.rsa.com), a division of EMC Corporation since 2006. It uses a two-part key. Data Security Conference being held in the Terrace Room of the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden and are available during their press conference slots and throughout the show for commentary on the partner relationship. CyberSafe's booth number is 126, and Entrust's booth number is 122. CyberSafe's press conference is scheduled today at 5:30PM in the Fairmont Hotel's French Room. Entrust's press conference is also scheduled today at 11:15AM in the Fairmont Hotel's Gold Room. About the TrustBroker Security Suite The TrustBroker Security Suite provides end-to-end security, enabling secure communications both inside the corporate network, as well as to key dealers, suppliers, and customers. 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. The TrustBroker Suite includes a multi-platform Single Sign-On client, a Security Server that combines multiple authentication mechanisms, a Web Agent authentication The technical support task of providing an agent with personal documents, accoutrements, and equipment which have the appearance of authenticity as to claimed origin and which support and are consistent with the agent's cover story. plug-in, and software development kits with industry-standard APIs. The Suite is internationalized allowing global organizations to take advantage of CyberSafe's security solution in their native language. 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. About Entrust Entrust Technologies is dedicated to ensuring the privacy and authenticity of data communications enterprise-wide. Its award-winning public-key infrastructure technology combines encryption and digital signature capabilities with fully automated key management. Widely used by financial institutions, government agencies and high-tech corporations, the Entrust software family provides a complete security solution across multiple platforms for desktops, corporate networks, intranets and the Internet. Entrust Technologies is headquartered in Richardson, TX with offices in New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Philadelphia, Boston, St. Louis, Raleigh, McLean, Ottawa, Toronto and Montreal. Entrust is a majority-owned subsidiary majority-owned subsidiary A firm in which more than 50% of outstanding voting stock is owned by the parent company. of Nortel (Northern Telecom). It was recognized by Red Herring Red Herring A preliminary registration statement that must be filed with the SEC describing a new issue of stock (IPO) and the prospects of the issuing company. Notes: Magazine as one of the top 50 private technology companies of 1997. CyberSafe and the CyberSafe logo are registered trademarks of CyberSafe Corporation. TrustBroker is a trademark of CyberSafe Corporation. Entrust is a registered trademark of Entrust Technologies Limited. All Entrust product names are trademarks of Entrust Technologies Limited. All other products and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. -0- The ideas and opinions expressed herein are my own, and not necessarily those of my employer. CONTACTS: CyberSafe Corporation Elizabeth Odom, 425/391-6000, ext. 242 elizabeth.odom@cybersafe.com or Entrust Technologies, Inc. Shauna White, 613/247-3418 shauna.white@entrust.com |
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