Ingrian and GeoTrust Join Forces to Offer a Complete Web Application Security Solution.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers REDWOOD CITY Redwood City, city (1990 pop. 66,072), seat of San Mateo co., W Calif., on San Francisco Bay; inc. 1868. Manufactures include commmunications, electrical, electronic, and medical equipment. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 5, 2002 Ingrian(TM) Networks, the leader in Active Application Security solutions, and GeoTrust Inc. (www.geotrust.com), a leader in identity and security solutions for e-business and the second largest certificate authority, today announced a partnership to provide organizations with an end-to-end security solution for Web applications. Ingrian Networks provides Active Application Security solutions consisting of extensible, rack-mounted hardware, coupled with optional software service engines that protect Web-based business applications and data in transit and in storage, within the enterprise and across the Internet. Ingrian products offload processor-intensive SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) The leading security protocol on the Internet. Developed by Netscape, SSL is widely used to do two things: to validate the identity of a Web site and to create an encrypted connection for sending credit card and other personal data. operations -- as well as related key management, certificate administration, content encryption, and access management functions -- from Web servers. "We believe GeoTrust's automated 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 is one of the most advanced in the industry," said Rod Murchison, VP of Product and Corporate Development at Ingrian Networks. "Now customers and trading partners can receive QuickSSL Premium(TM) Web server certificates via the Ingrian platform quickly, and ensure that they are only issued to fully authorized recipients." Under the terms of the agreement, Ingrain in·grain tr.v. in·grained, in·grain·ing, in·grains 1. To fix deeply or indelibly, as in the mind: will offer QuickStart Certificate Program to its' customers that consists of a coupon for a free GeoTrust QuickSSL Premium SSL certificate Refers to the digital certificate used with the most popular security protocol on the Internet. When you make a purchase on the Web and notice the closed lock icon at the top or bottom of your browser or the HTTPS:// prefix in the URL, it means you have established a secure SSL connection. . The partnership will provide customers with a fast and efficient method for generating secure, 128-bit SSL certificates. Companies running Web applications that require digital certificates can now generate their request for GeoTrust certificates on the Ingrian hardware platform, and with GeoTrust's patent-pending authentication technology, receive a signed certificate in 10 minutes or less -- as opposed to the normal timeframe of three to five days. The certificate is installed on the Ingrian platform, and the associated private key is always protected in the Ingrian platform's tamper resistant core. "QuickSSL Premium assures companies that their online users' transactions that include credit card account numbers and other confidential information Noun 1. confidential information - an indication of potential opportunity; "he got a tip on the stock market"; "a good lead for a job" steer, tip, wind, hint, lead cannot be viewed, intercepted, or altered," said Neal Creighton, President and 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 GeoTrust. "Ingrian Networks is a rapidly emerging leader in the security space and we are excited to partner with them to offer organizations a complete security solution for Web applications." In addition to the QuickStart Certificate Program, Ingrian and GeoTrust executed a joint referral agreement whereby the two companies will co-operatively market their respective offerings. Ingrian's Active Application Security solutions for data encryption data encryption, the process of scrambling stored or transmitted information so that it is unintelligible until it is unscrambled by the intended recipient. Historically, data encryption has been used primarily to protect diplomatic and military secrets from foreign , user authentication See authentication. , secure Web-based email Web-based email or webmail is a term referring to an e-mail service intended to be primarily accessed via a web browser, as opposed to through an application such as Microsoft Outlook or Outlook Express, Mozilla's Thunderbird or Apple's Mail. access, intrusion protection, and Web application protection can be leveraged to offer GeoTrust a mechanism for delivering certificates, boosting the value of these offerings to common customers. The combination of the companies' respective offerings will benefit current and future customers, as well as creating new growth opportunities for both companies. About Ingrian Networks Ingrian Networks is a leading provider of Active Application Security solutions that help companies protect their Web-based information assets and ensure safe information exchange within the enterprise and across the Internet. The company has created a combination of integrated hardware and software products with patent-pending solutions that help to secure, optimize and manage data in transit and in storage. Ingrian solutions are deployed in large enterprises, financial institutions, government agencies, and healthcare companies around the world. Ingrian Networks was founded in January 2000 and is backed by $26M in private and venture capital funding. Major investors include American Express (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :AXP The brand name Digital gave to its first family of Alpha-based computers. In 1998, Digital was acquired by Compaq. See Alpha. ), JAFCO Ventures, Prism Venture Partners, and Partech International. The company is headquartered in Redwood City, CA, with regional offices throughout the US and Europe. Ingrian can be reached at www.ingrian.com or 1-866-INGRIAN. About GeoTrust, Inc. GeoTrust, Inc., an emerging leader in Identity and Trust Services, helps organizations of all sizes secure e-commerce transactions, trusted identities and fully managed trusted environments for conducting e-business. GeoTrust's Web Security Services offer hosting providers and businesses with world-class digital certificates for fast transaction security and patent-pending smart-seals to ensure a trusted identity on the Web. GeoTrust also offers managed security services for large enterprises. With more than 40,000 companies in over 80 countries using its technology for transaction security, GeoTrust is the second largest digital certificate provider in the world. GeoTrust can be reached at www.geotrust.com or 800-944-0492. |
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