Net Nanny Software Integrates Patented BioPassword Biometric Technology With Novell Access and Security Solutions.Business Editors BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 18, 2002 Provides network managers with first software-only strong user authentication based on keystroke dynamics Keystroke dynamics, or typing dynamics, is the detailed timing information that describes exactly when each key was depressed and when it was released as a person is typing at a computer keyboard. Net Nanny See parental control software. Software International Inc. (CDNX CDNX See Canadian Venture Exchange (CDNX). : NNS NNS Newport News Shipbuilding NNS National Numeracy Strategy NNS Norfolk Naval Shipyard (Portsmouth, VA) NNS Newhouse News Service NNS Non-Native Speaking NNS Network Node Server (Cisco) ) (OTCBB OTCBB See OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB). : NNSWF), the leader in keystroke key·stroke n. A stroke of a key, as on a word processor. key  stroke authentication technology, today announced a partnership with Novell, Inc. to integrate BioPassword(R), its patented biometric technology, with Novell(R)Modular Authentication Service (NMAS NMAS Novell Modular Authentication ServiceNMAS National Map Accuracy Standards NMAS Nursing and Midwifery Admissions Service (UK) NMAS North Mississippi Allstars (band) NMAS Network Management System (TM)). NMAS enables the use of strong authentication methods, such as biometrics, in Novell's access and security solutions. Net Nanny's solution will allow Novell customers to use BioPassword to enhance security to network resources by requiring users to verify their identity biometrically using their username and password combined with their typing rhythm. "Customers running complex networks need a method to authenticate users that is more secure than user name and password alone," said Mitch Tarr, Vice President of marketing and alliances of Net Nanny Software Inc. "By combining Novell's ability to enable organizations to control access to their applications, databases, and network resources with BioPassword's unique ability to identify users by their keystroke rhythm, organizations can have both improved security and productivity levels with the same solution." BioPassword(R) for NMAS will be demonstrated at the RSA Security Conference, February 19-21, 2002 in Booth #1702. "As companies take internal business processes to the Net, security becomes paramount -- and strong authentication is the first line of defense for protecting sensitive corporate data," said Richard Maddox, director of Novell's access and security solutions. "Adding Net Nanny's keystroke rhythm technology to Novell's access and security solutions gives customers the option of a very strong, cost-effective authentication method that is easy to deploy and maintain." For more information about Novell's access and security solutions, go to www.novell.com/solutions/access_security. About Net Nanny Software International Inc. Net Nanny Software International Inc., a publicly traded company publicly traded company A company whose shares of common stock are held by the public and are available for purchase by investors. The shares of publicly traded firms are bought and sold on the organized exchanges or in the over-the-counter market. (OTCBB: NNSWF), (CDNX: NNS) with headquarters and subsidiaries in the United States and Canada, specializes in Internet safety and computer security products for both the home and enterprise markets. The Company's award-winning Internet safety product, Net Nanny(R), and patented strong user authentication technology, BioPassword(R), address the growing need to control access to mission-critical computer data and give users the freedom to choose options that match their individual needs and value system. For more information on the Company and its products, please visit www.netnanny.com, www.biopassword.com or call (425) 378-3203. On behalf of the Board of Directors Net Nanny Software International Inc. "Gordon A. Ross" Chairman 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. Note to Readers: Statements in this news release looking forward in time involve risks and uncertainties, including the risks associated with the effect of changing economic conditions, trends in the development of the Internet as a commercial medium, market acceptance risks, technological development risks, seasonality and other risk factors. The Canadian Venture Exchange The Canadian Venture Exchange (CDNX) is now a defunct stock exchange having been acquired by the TSX Group in 2001 and renamed the TSX Venture Exchange. History of the Canadian Venture Exchange (CDNX) has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or the accuracy of this Press Release. Novell is a registered trademark and NMAS is a trademark of Novell, Inc. in the United States and other countries. |
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