Querisoft And SPYRUS Announce Strategic Partnership To Deliver Complete Internet Security Solution.ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 22, 1997--Querisoft, Inc., an Atlanta based Internet Security ''This article or section is being rewritten at Internet security is the process of protecting data and privacy of devices connected to internet from information robbery, hacking, malware infection and unwanted software. software firm and SPYRUS(R), Inc., a leading provider of hardware based security solutions, announced a strategic partnership to bring a broad range of security solutions to the Microsoft Windows See Windows. (operating system) Microsoft Windows - Microsoft's proprietary window system and user interface software released in 1985 to run on top of MS-DOS. Widely criticised for being too slow (hence "Windoze", "Microsloth Windows") on the machines available then. (R) platforms. Through this agreement, SPYRUS and Querisoft will leverage each other's expertise in developing complete hardware and software cryptographic solutions to address Internet, intranet, and extranet security threats. Querisoft's SecureFile(TM), a file and 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:
The use of Microsoft's CryptoAPI(TM) as a standard programming interface between Querisoft's SecureFile application and the SPYRUS Cryptographic Service Provider In Microsoft Windows, a Cryptographic Service Provider (CSP) is a software library that implements the Cryptographic Application Programming Interface (CAPI). CSP's implement encoding and decoding functions, which computer's application programs may use for e.g. creates flexibility for users in two ways: the SecureFile application can be used with both hardware and software based crypto See cryptography. solutions, and the SPYRUS LYNKS Privacy Card(TM) can be used in multiple security-enabled applications on the Windows desktop. "We are excited that Querisoft is integrating SPYRUS' hardware CSPs based on Microsoft CryptoAPI," said Mike Nash, Director of Windows NT and Infrastructure product marketing at Microsoft. "Our customers will benefit from the flexibility and security provided by these CryptoAPI based products." Querisoft's SecureFile is completely integrated with the Microsoft Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0 shell and Windows Explorer See Explorer. Interface providing a one-click operation to protect sensitive documents for personal use as well as for secure sharing of information among a group of users. A Wizard-based user interface and a Certificate manager for importing/exporting certificates hide the complexity traditionally associated with public-private key based cryptography products. "The combination of Querisoft's expertise in the application security domain and SPYRUS' expertise in hardware cryptography creates a strong alliance for integrated security solutions for the Microsoft desktop," said Sue Pontius, 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. and founder of SPYRUS. "The SecureFile product provides an easy-to-use interface for file security in the Windows environment (1) (upper case "W") Refers to computers running under a Microsoft Windows operating system. (2) (lower case "w") Also called a "windowing environment," it refers to any software that provides multiple windows on screen such as Windows, Mac, Motif and X Window. . This application coupled with the SPYRUS family of PC crypto cards provides a high assurance security solution for the corporate and government markets." Integration of SecureFile with SPYRUS' tamper To meddle, alter, or improperly interfere with something; to make changes or corrupt, as in tampering with the evidence. evident crypto cards will provide stronger protection of keys, storage and import/export of commonly used certificates on the card itself. The PC card solution provides mobility so that users can secure their files at work, at home, or on the road, with a single digital certificate. "We are really excited about this partnership," said Amir Hudda, CEO of Querisoft. "It not only allows us to offer our customers the option of high assurance hardware based solutions, but also provides us access to the federal government markets, where SPYRUS is the established leader. The Enterprise edition of SecureFile targeted for the corporate market will be available this summer. The Enterprise edition will support the LYNKS Privacy Card(TM) and will interoperate See interoperable. with Certificate Authorities from third party vendors. About Querisoft Founded in 1993, Querisoft, Inc., specializes in Internet/Intranet security and Enterprise Directory management products and services for the Windows(R) platform. Querisoft's consulting division also provides custom development for web-based financial applications. For more information please visit the company's web site at http://www.querisoft.com About SPYRUS SPYRUS is a leading provider of high-assurance hardware cryptographic products that are Algorithm Agile ag·ile adj. 1. Characterized by quickness, lightness, and ease of movement; nimble. 2. Mentally quick or alert: an agile mind. (TM) and form factor independent. SPYRUS' products provide encryption The reversible transformation of data from the original (the plaintext) to a difficult-to-interpret format (the ciphertext) as a mechanism for protecting its confidentiality, integrity and sometimes its authenticity. Encryption uses an encryption algorithm and one or more encryption keys. , digital signature, access control, and metering solutions for Corporate IS, WWW/Internet and Intranet Applications, Electronic Commerce, and Government applications. SPYRUS developed the first hardware Cryptographic Service provider for Microsoft CryptoAPI for use with Microsoft Authenticode(TM) technology. Founded in 1992, SPYRUS is headquartered in San Jose San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , Calif. and has branch offices in Columbia, Md. and Waltham, Mass. See http://www.spyrus.com Querisoft, the Querisoft logo, SecureFile, DirectScript are trademarks of Querisoft, Inc. SPYRUS(R) is a registered trademark of SPYRUS. LYNKS Privacy Card(TM) is a trademark of SPYRUS. All other product and Company names may be trademarks of their respective owners. CONTACT: Baron, McDonald & Wells Donna Faulkner 770/492-0373 email: dfaulkner@bmwpr.com www.bmwpr.com or SYPRUS, Inc. Stu Vaeth 617/647-7800 svaeth@spyrus.com www.spyrus.com or Querisoft, Inc. Amir Hudda 404/812-6272 email: amir@querisoft.com www.querisoft.com |
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