Secure Computing Announces Availability of Software Authenticator for the pdQ smartphone; Provides Easy-to-Use Authentication for M-Commerce.Business Editors/High Tech Writers 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.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 30, 2000 Secure Computing For the general concept, see . Secure Computing Corporation, or SCC, is a public company (NASDAQ: SCUR) that develops and sells computer security products, such as:
The combination of SafeWord and the pdQ smartphone provides strong authentication in an easy-to-use/easy-to-administer e-business format. Secure Computing offers pdQ smartphone users the ability to generate one-time or dynamic passwords using SafeWord's patented technology for authentication with a SafeWord AAA server (Authentication Authorization Accounting server) A network server used for access control. Authentication identifies the user. Authorization implements policies that determine which resources and services a valid user may access. , ensuring safe, secure access to the corporate network. The pdQ smartphone features a flip down keypad for easy call dialing and a large 160-by-240 pixel Liquid Crystal Display liquid crystal display (LCD) Optoelectronic device used in displays for watches, calculators, notebook computers, and other electronic devices. Current passed through specific portions of the liquid crystal solution causes the crystals to align, blocking the passage of light. (LCD) touch screen for the display of information and data entry. Through the convergence of wireless voice and data, the pdQ smartphone allows users to dial a number automatically by simply tapping on a contact name in their address book with the stylus. With the pdQ smartphone, users can wirelessly access information on the Internet or company extranet as well as send and receive e-mail, thereby expanding e-business with mobile commerce. Secure Computing's embedded SofToken enables users instant accessibility without carrying an additional smartcard device. Once access is permitted from the SafeWord AAA server, all three A's have been met -- Authentication, Authorization and Auditing. This assures the highest security possible in a user- and administer-friendly device. "The estimated one billion wireless personal communication devices deployed by 2003 will all face the issue of security at one point or another," said Jay Goldlist, vice president and general manager, Enterprise Security Division at Secure Computing. "Secure Computing is a leader in the business of providing solutions that enable safe, secure access whether you use a smartphone, smart card, PC or PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) A handheld computer for managing contacts, appointments and tasks. It typically includes a name and address database, calendar, to-do list and note taker, which are the functions in a personal information manager (see PIM). with support for technologies ranging from fixed and dynamic passwords to PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) A framework for creating a secure method for exchanging information based on public key cryptography. The foundation of a PKI is the certificate authority (CA), which issues digital certificates that authenticate the identity of ." Pricing and Availability SafeWord SofToken for the pdQ smartphone is compatible with SafeWord 5.x Software and is available free via web download at www.securecomputing.com. Activation licenses are available in the following list pricing structure: 5 user $235 25 user $1150 100 user $4400 250 user $10500 500 user $19500 1000 user $36000 About Kyocera Wireless Corp. Kyocera Wireless Corp. is a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of Kyocera International, Inc. which acquired QUALCOMM Incorporated's CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) A method for transmitting simultaneous signals over a shared portion of the spectrum. The foremost application of CDMA is the digital cellular phone technology from QUALCOMM that operates in the 800 MHz band and 1.9 GHz PCS band. consumer wireless phone business. Kyocera Wireless Corp. incorporates QUALCOMM's CDMA technology in the development and manufacture of wireless phones and accessories for customers worldwide. About Secure Computing Headquartered in San Jose, California San Jose (IPA: /ˌsænhoʊˈzeɪ/) is the third-largest city in California, and the tenth-largest in the United States. It is the county seat of Santa Clara County. , Secure Computing Corporation is a global leader in providing safe, secure extranets for e-business. Secure Computing solutions provide authentication, authorization, and secure network access. Secure Computing's worldwide partners and customer base are counted among the Fortune 50 in financial services, healthcare, telecom, communications, manufacturing, technology and Internet service providers Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. , as well as some of the largest agencies of the United States government. For more information, visit Secure Computing Corporation at www.securecomputing.com, or by calling: 800-379-4944, or 408-918-6100 Note to Editors: All trademarks, tradenames or service marks used or mentioned herein belong to their respective owners. This press release contains forward-looking statements relating to the anticipated delivery of Secure Computing's SafeWord for the pdQ smartphone and the expected benefits of such technology, and such statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Among the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements are delays in product development, competitive pressures, undetected software errors or bugs, technical difficulties, changes in customer requirements, general economic conditions and the risk factors detailed from time to time in Secure Computing's periodic reports and registration statements filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. |
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