SCM Microsystems Partners With Litronic For NetSign Mobile Security Solution; Leading Providers of Security and Access Solutions Combine Forces to Enable Encrypted Transmission of Data Over Unsecured Networks for Mobile Users.LOS GATOS Los Gatos (lôs gä`tōs, lŏs, găt`əs), city (1990 pop. 27,357), Santa Clara co., W Calif.; inc. 1887. It is an affluent residential community and health resort. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 27, 1997--SCM Microsystems, a leading provider of encrypted digital information access technology, has been chosen by Litronic Inc. to provide its SwapSmart portable smart card reader as part of Litronic's NetSign mobile security solution. NetSign is designed for use with the RSA (1) (Rural Service Area) See MSA. (2) (Rivest-Shamir-Adleman) A highly secure cryptography method by RSA Security, Inc., Bedford, MA (www.rsa.com), a division of EMC Corporation since 2006. It uses a two-part key. Labs public key cryptography An encryption method that uses a two-part key: a public key and a private key. To send an encrypted message to someone, you use the recipient's public key, which can be sent to you via regular e-mail or made available on any public Web site or venue. standard (PKCS (Public Key Cryptography Standards) Specifications from RSA Laboratories for various techniques used with RSA public key cryptography. With cooperation from security experts worldwide, PKCS #1 covers the RSA standard itself. No. 11) for smart cards and tokens which provide added security when confidential data is accessed from remote locations via Netscape Communicator client software. By implementing the SwapSmart PC card (PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association, San Jose, CA, www.pcmcia.org) An international standards body and trade association that was founded in 1989 to establish a standard for connecting peripherals to portable computers. PCMCIA created the PC Card. See PC Card. ) smart card reader/writer within the NetSign mobile security solution, unauthorized users are denied access to protected data stored on corporate networks. For authorized users, access to data is enabled, as well as the exchange of encrypted and digitally signed electronic mail, all with the freedom provided by a portable computer. "As a leader in Internet security technology, Netscape is making it even safer for Netscape Communicator users to access information from the network while on the road," said Taher Elgamal, chief scientist at Netscape Communications Corporation (company) Netscape Communications Corporation - (Formlerly "Mosaic Communications Corporation", MCC) A company set up in April 1994 by Dr. James H. Clark and Marc Andreessen <marca@netcom. . "In addition, broad industry support for PKCS No. 11 ensures that leading security vendors like Litronic and SCM (1) (Software Configuration Management, Source Code Management) See configuration management. (2) See supply chain management. Microsystems can deliver interoperable security solutions such as SwapSmart and NetSign that work well with Netscape Communicator." Litronic's complete Web security solution is based upon CryptOS and NetSign which provide an interface to smart card readers such as SCM Microsystems' SwapSmart. The SwapSmart reader is especially appropriate for Department of Defense computers that are equipped with PC card adapters. CryptOS and NetSign provide an interface to smart card readers, such as SCM Microsystems' SwapSmart, adding hardware strength cryptography and enhancing software technologies such as Secure Sockets Layer (networking, security) Secure Sockets Layer - (SSL) A protocol designed by Netscape Communications Corporation to provide secure communications over the Internet using asymmetric key encryption. (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. ) and Secure Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions (messaging, standard) Secure Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions - (S-MIME) A specification for secure electronic mail. S-MIME was designed to add security to e-mail messages in MIME format. (S/MIME See MIME. ). CryptOS is a value-added security middleware, which seamlessly adds smart card security to existing software applications, and NetSign is fully integrated with NetScape's implementation of SSL for secure transport, authentication and authorization, and Secure Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions (S/MIME) for protected electronic mail. SCM Microsystems' SwapSmart reader provides a portable, universal and cost-effective bridge between smart cards and the mobile PC. SwapSmart supports all ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. 7816 Smart Card Protocols including all asynchronous Refers to events that are not synchronized, or coordinated, in time. The following are considered asynchronous operations. The interval between transmitting A and B is not the same as between B and C. The ability to initiate a transmission at either end. 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 (Virtual Private Network) A private network that is configured within a public network (a carrier's network or the Internet) in order to take advantage of the economies of scale and management facilities of large networks. ) and firewall security as well as local and remote computer access control. "When accessing data from a portable computer away from home or the office, security risks increase considerably," said Steven Humphreys, president of SCM Microsystems. "Coupled with Litronic's NetSign security software, SCM Microsystems' SwapSmart smart card reader will enable mobile computer users to access and send confidential and privileged information." "The flexibility afforded by portable computers has made them an important tool for the business community," said Eric Greenberg, 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 Litronic. "Our use of SCM Microsystems' SwapSmart smart card reader in conjunction with Litronic's NetSign security software provides a safe and complete solution for protected Web browsing, e-mail encryption and user authentication." The NetSign mobile security solution, combined with SCM Microsystem's SwapSmart, is $179 and is available immediately through Litronic. For more information, contact Litronic at 888/4-SPYGUY (477-9489) or send email to sales@litronic.com . About Litronic Litronic provides real world security solutions within a multi-platform standards-based framework, through enterprise security middleware, software developer toolkits, supporting hardware and propositional services. Our products and services seamlessly add smart card capabilities and integrate legacy security applications for the Enterprise, U.S. government and banking and financial industries by supplying integration into SSL, S/MIME, Object Code Signing, as well as FORTEZZA solutions. More information about Litronic can be found on the Internet at http://www.litronic.com. NetSign and CryptOS are registered trademarks of Litronic, Inc. About SCM Microsystems SCM Microsystems Inc., with headquarters in Los Gatos 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 408/370-4888 or e-mail adapter@scmmicro.com . The company maintains a Web site at www.scmmicro.com . -0- Trademark References: SwapSmart is a registered trademark 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. Note to editors: Editorial contact is for editorial purposes only, not for publication. Netscape, Netscape Navigator and the Netscape logo are registered trademarks of Netscape Communications Corp. in the United States and other countries. Other Netscape logos and Netscape product and service names are also trademarks of Netscape Communications Corp., which may be registered in other countries. Additional information on Netscape Communications Corp. is available on the Internet at http://home.netscape.com by sending email to moreinfo@netscape.com . Corporate customers can call 415/937-2555 while consumers can call 415/937-3777 for more information. CONTACT: For Litronic Grace Adams, 714/545-6649 Litronic, Inc. gadams@litronic.com or For SCM Microsystems Wendy Bulawa/Jonathan Bloom, 408/727-0351 McGrath/Power Public Relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. 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