JAWS Technologies Offers Encryption Solution for Microsoft Outlook 98 Security Flaw.CALGARY, Alberta--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 9, 1999--JAWS Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq/OTC BB:JAWZ), a provider of the best in information security technologies and practices, offers Microsoft(R) Outlook(tm) 98 users a solution to the security flaw recently discovered in the messaging client software. The identified security flaw in Outlook(tm) 98, where replies to encrypted e-mails are sent back unencrypted, can be addressed using JAWS L5 E-Mail Encryption E-mail encryption refers to encryption, and often authentication, of e-mail messages. E-mail encryption usually relies on public-key cryptography. E-mail encryption protocols Popular protocols for e-mail encryption include:
"We are pleased to offer JAWS L5 E-Mail Encryption product as an immediate solution to a rather significant concern," states Robert Kubbernus, 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. , JAWS Technologies Inc. "The recent security flaw found in the Microsoft(R) Outlook(tm) 98 product is further validation that even the world's biggest technology developers are vulnerable. Companies like JAWS have unique talent and capabilities designed to address the enormous weaknesses in information technology. Security is now a `must have' versus a `like to have' concern in the corporate world. Corporations now view IT security as more than just safety of their information and client confidentiality The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. but also their own brand protection." The JAWS L5 E-Mail Encryption solution is a unique combination of strong encryption An encryption method that uses a very large number as its cryptographic key. The larger the key, the longer it takes to unlawfully break the code. Today, 256 bits is considered strong encryption. As computers become faster, the length of the key must be increased. software integrated with a public key system to create secure e-mail routines. JAWS Technologies has developed a protocol that addresses the vulnerabilities of unsecure e-mail transactions. This e-mail solution involves the use of a central public key server and instantaneous encryption processes. Clients utilizing this solution have strong, fast, easy-to-use and compact security to protect sensitive e-mail messages against unauthorized access. Commercial release of JAWS L5 E-Mail Encryption is expected at the end of the first quarter of 1999 following the completion of the beta test A test of new or revised hardware or software that is performed by users at their facilities under normal operating conditions. Beta testing follows alpha testing. Vendors of packaged software often offer their customers the opportunity of beta testing new releases or versions, and the period. To review "Microsoft's flawed Outlook" announcement, please see http://www.news.com/News/Item/0,4,31461,00.html. About JAWS Technologies JAWS Technologies, Inc. is dedicated to the development and integration of information risk management strategies for secure business practices on a global scale. JAWS Technologies offers an extensive security consulting practice that addresses explicit business requirements. The JAWS IT Security Practice, performed by a team of high caliber security experts, encompasses a robust series of IT audit routines. JAWS Technologies is at the forefront of the cryptography industry with uncompromised security technologies. The sophistication so·phis·ti·cate v. so·phis·ti·cat·ed, so·phis·ti·cat·ing, so·phis·ti·cates v.tr. 1. To cause to become less natural, especially to make less naive and more worldly. 2. of proprietary security technology solutions coupled with leading edge packaged 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 software products provides JAWS clients fast, strong and easy-to-use security management tools. For more information, visit the company's web site at http://www.jawstech.com. All trademarks are property of their respective owners. Forward-looking statements and comments in this press release are made pursuant to safe harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such statements relating to relating to relate prep → concernant relating to relate prep → bezüglich +gen, mit Bezug auf +acc , among other things, the prospects for the companies to complete the transaction and enhance operating results, are necessarily subject to risks and uncertainties, some of which are significant in scope and nature. These risks may be further discussed in periodic reports and registration statements to be filed by the Company from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission in the future. JAWS TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Nasdaq/OTC BB:JAWZ) Suite 380, 603 - 7th Avenue SW / Calgary, Alberta T2P T2P Type-Two Phaser (Star Trek) T2P Transition to Production (computer systems development) 2T5 Phone 403/508-5055; 888/301-5297 / Fax 403/508-5058 |
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