ERACOM SELECTS ACTIVCARD TO STRENGTHEN FILE ENCRYPTION SERVICES WITH SMART CARD-BASED STRONG USER AUTHENTICATION.Eracom, a vendor in the IT security market, has announced that it has teamed up with ActivCard (Nasdaq:ACTI ACTI Advanced Cleanup Technologies, Inc (Rancho Dominguez, CA) ACTI Advanced Computational Technology Initiative ACTI Advisory Committee on Technology Innovation ACTI Aircrew Coordination Training Instructor )(Nasdaq Europe:ACTI), a provider of digital identity provisioning and authentication infrastructure, to deliver an "all in one" solution that combines smart card- or USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. port-based ActivCard digital identity software with Eracom's ultimate file encryption solution. Eracom's protectfile is a client resident, reliable and proven transparent file encryption solution to protect all sensitive information from unauthorized access. Combining protectfile with ActivCard Gold digital identity management software embedded into smart card and USB dongle The term was originally slang for a "hardware key." Today, the term is often used to refer to any small adapter that has a short cable with connectors at both ends. See hardware key and PC Card dongle. substantially enhances the security level of the encryption solution: To access protectfile's encryption services, protectfile's users will have to authenticate themselves with a two factor solution based on "something you know," i.e., a password or a PIN; and "something you have," i.e., a smart card or a USB dongle. As a result, sensitive files stored centrally or on terminals -- known to be a very un-secure environment -- will be fully protected against online hacking or physical theft. Employees who travel with laptops protected with both ActivCard Gold and Eracom's protectfile will feel more secure than ever before. Protectfile interoperates seamlessly with ActivCard's authentication products and addresses multiple market segments, from small/medium-sized businesses up to large scale enterprises. "We are very keen on working with ActivCard and their partners to offer users a comprehensive solution that combines the best of breed of authentication and encryption technology. Thanks to the worldwide presence of both companies we are able to work in strong cooperation with ActivCard delivering and supporting our uncompromising security solutions," said Willi Mannheims, 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. of Eracom. "Employees' requirements to protect their PC-based corporate assets with strong user authentication See authentication. mechanisms has become a top priority," said Marc Hudavert, ActivCard Vice President of European Operations. "Today, the tight integration of ActivCard Gold with Eracom's protectfile enables strong authentication to take place at multiple levels: Not only does it strengthen the file encryption capability of Eracom's protectfile but it also represents a migration path towards other key corporate security services Security services are state institutions for the provision of intelligence, primarily of a strategic nature, but also including protective security intelligence. Examples include the Security Service (MI5) and the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) in the United Kingdom, and the including remote access via VPN (Virtual Private Network) A private network that is configured within a public network (a carrier's network or the Internet) in order to take advantage of the economies of scale and management facilities of large networks. , NT login, and digital signing of e-mails." |
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