SCM Microsystems' SwapSmart to Be Integrated With SmartGate; Smart Card Hardware Implementation to Assist V-ONE in Further Securing Communication and Transactions Over the Internet; Provides Removable Security Token Access and Authorization for Portable Computers and Desktop PCs.

LOS GATOS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 29, 1997--SCM Microsystems today announced that it will be partnering with V-ONE Corporation to integrate the company's SwapSmart(TM) smart card security interface with the company's award-winning SmartGate(TM) "gate" security software product.

SCM Microsystems' SwapSmart is a PCMCIA/PC Card which provides a portable, universal, secure and cost-effective bridge between smart cards and the mobile computer or desktop PC outfitted with a PC Card slot. Companies can now integrate smart card support within desktop or notebook computers to provide a token for secured or controlled access to remote networks, intranet, the Internet or extranets. SmartGate is a client/server security system that provides encryption, authentication, access control and smart card technology to enable organizations to use the Internet or intranets for sensitive business applications.

"To increase security properties of SmartGate, we are interested in supporting a broad array of smart card technologies," said James Chen, president and CEO of V-ONE. "SCM Microsystems provides a card-independent system of smart card access and usage which gives SmartGate users a means to protect investments and not be hindered by the constraints of proprietary smart card reader architectures."

To make smart card integration flexible, SCM Microsystems has designed its SwapSmart smart card reader solution to support all ISO 7816 Smart Card Protocols including all asynchronous and synchronous smart cards, allowing OEMs, developers and smart card application users to access virtually any smart card. The device enables easy access to the growing number of smart card applications such as network, virtual private network (VPN) and firewall security as well as local and remote computer access control.

"Because of the increased interest and potential adoption of smart cards for use in electronic commerce and secured access applications, it is important that there is a unity between core enabling technologies, applications, smart cards and environments," said Steven Humphreys, president of SCM Microsystems. "Our work with V-ONE supports this goal so that smart cards can be easily integrated and mobile computer users can immediately take advantage of a more personalized, token-based medium for authorization and secured access."

As the smart card becomes ubiquitous for authentication and secure access to digital information, a standard interface (containing both hardware and software) is required. This interface must be low cost and compatible with all ISO 7816 and other existing standards and protocols. Additionally, an easy and upgradeable solution is required to avoid product obsolescence (PC, phone, keyboard, monitor, etc.). To achieve these goals, SCM Microsystems has teamed up with leading smart card manufacturers including Schlumberger, Bull CP8, Siemens Nixdorf and Orga as well as PC technology providers including Intel, Microsoft and Netscape which are leading the way in smart card operating environment standards. SCM Microsystems, recognized as a leader in securing access to digital information and a force in the smart card reader industry, has achieved product compatibility with the widest array of smart cards and computing environments.

About V-ONE Corporation

V-ONE Corporation develops and licenses SmartGate, a patented intelligent software "gate" that enables organizations to establish secure communications and transaction channels over public networks like the Internet. Major financial institutions, sensitive government agencies and large health care organizations use SmartGate for its integrated authentication, encryption, smart card and access control options. SmartGate tightly manages controlled users accessing sensitive data without changing an organization's existing firewalls, applications or network architecture.

Earlier this month, V-ONE announced availability of SmartGate NT, enabling SmartGate to operate on a Windows NT platform in addition to UNIX. Product and security information, white papers and the company's latest news releases may be accessed via V-ONE's World Wide Web site at http://www.V-ONE.com .

About SCM Microsystems

SCM Microsystems Inc., with headquarters in Los Gatos, California and offices in Germany, France and Japan, is a leading provider of products and technologies which give individuals the ability to quickly and securely control, access and exchange digital information. By bridging smart cards and other secure devices with PCs and workstations, SCM Microsystems provides cost-effective solutions for conditional access to mobile and desktop computers, workstations, digital video broadcasts, virtual private networks, electronic files, e-mail and Internet firewalls. For additional information, contact SCM Microsystems at [phone] or e-mail [e-mail] . The company maintains a Web site at www.scmmicro.com . -0-

Note to Editors: Trademark References: SwapBox is a registered trademark of SCM Microsystems. SwapFTL, SwapSmart, MiniReader, and MiniBox are trademarks of SCM Microsystems. Other products named may be trademarks of their respective manufacturers and are hereby recognized.

SCM Microsystems notes that any projected shipment dates are forward-looking statements that are subject to change based on numbers factors including, but not limited to, work stoppages, engineering delays, testing delays, scheduling of orders, changes in the competitive environment, and timely delivery by component suppliers.

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