Secure Computing Announces the Industry's Most Advanced Token Deployment Service.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)--Feb. 5, 2002 New Service Automates Rapid Distribution of Authentication Tokens to Hundreds or Thousands of Users 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:
total dissolved solids. ) to compliment its SafeWord(TM) PremierAccess(TM) access control, authentication and authorization solution. By combining its expertise in authentication software with the latest high-tech machinery for fast robotic programming, packaging and shipping, Secure has automated and streamlined the token deployment process. With TDS, rolling out and managing a strong, two-factor authentication The use of two independent mechanisms for authentication; for example, requiring a smart card and a password. The combination is less likely to allow abuse than either component alone. See authentication. system has never been easier or more cost-effective for organizations of any size. "Provisioning personalized tokens is normally a brute-force operation that is handled by skilled IS staff," said Eric Hemmendinger, research director for security and privacy at Aberdeen Group Aberdeen Group is a provider of business-related research services. It has its headquarters in Boston, Massachusetts and belongs to the Harte-Hanks group. Founded in 1988, Aberdeen's research is used by over 2. . "In large distributed organizations, the deployments are time-sinks that can drag on Verb 1. drag on - last unnecessarily long drag out last, endure - persist for a specified period of time; "The bad weather lasted for three days" 2. due to the interrupts that IS must address on an ongoing basis. Secure's automated, hands-off Token Deployment Service is a real time-saver for IS managers that can ill-afford the time staff spends on distributing tokens." Customers can choose three levels of services, depending on their particular needs. With the Full Deployment Service option, the Secure Computing Operations Center The facility or location on an installation, base, or facility used by the commander to command, control, and coordinate all crisis activities. See also base defense operations center; command center. provides all of the following: -- Custom programming, individual packaging and shipping of tokens directly to each individual user -- Personalized PIN letters and tokens instructions for each user -- A pre-populated database of user and token records Customers receive bulk packs of pre-programmed tokens, which are pre-assigned for specific end users. "Secure Computing's Token Deployment Service provides FiPass with a fulfillment solution unparalleled in the user identification industry," said Sean Brennan, Founder 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. at FiPass. "Deploying tokens directly to our clients' end-users is vital to the success of our managed authentication service and allows us to offer any online organization a fast, easy and cost-effective way to verify the identity of their retail Web sites users, as well as the users of their corporate intranets and extranets. TDS takes away the headaches of deployment issues and allows us the flexibility to concentrate on other aspects of our business." SafeWord PremierAccess enables seamless management of user access over multiple access points including Web, 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. , dial-up, Citrix(R), UNIX UNIX Operating system for digital computers, developed by Ken Thompson of Bell Laboratories in 1969. It was initially designed for a single user (the name was a pun on the earlier operating system Multics). , Windows and many other network applications. PremierAccess provides flexible role-based authorization for granular control over which users can access specific resources. The system includes tightly integrated support for the industry's widest range of authenticators including passwords, tokens, digital certificates, smart cards Example of widely used contactless smart cards are Hong Kong's Octopus card, Paris' Calypso/Navigo card and Lisbon' LisboaViva card, which predate the ISO/IEC 14443 standard. The following tables list smart cards used for public transportation and other electronic purse applications. and biometrics, as well as brokered authentication to external directories and RADIUS systems. "Our customers have told us that the logistics and administration of deployment are the biggest obstacle to implementing tokens," said Vince Schiavo, senior vice president of worldwide sales at Secure Computing. "With TDS, we partner with our customers to help them overcome this challenge. TDS is an excellent complement to PremierAccess and strengthens our industry leadership in manageability and ease of deployment." Pricing and Availability Token Deployment Service is available now from Secure Computing. For more information, visit www.securecomputing.com/index.cfm?sKey=839. About Secure Computing Secure Computing Corporation (Nasdaq:SCUR) is a leading provider of enterprise network access control solutions. Secure Computing software products include SafeWord(TM) PremierAccess(TM) for role-based access control The identification, authentication and authorization of individuals based on their job titles within an organization. Contrast with mandatory access control and discretionary access control. See least privilege. , authentication, and authorization to Web, VPN, and network applications; Sidewinder sidewinder, common name for a rattlesnake, Crotalus cerastes, found in the deserts of the SW United States. This 2-ft (60-cm), pale yellow and pink snake is named for its curious method of locomotion. (TM), the world's strongest firewall and VPN gateway; and SmartFilter(TM) Web filtering Blocking access to unwanted Internet content. Businesses can block content based on traffic type. For example, Web access might be allowed, but file transfers may not. Content can also be blocked by site, using lists of URLs cataloged by content that are updated frequently. software for creating positive, productive use of the Web in any organization. Secure Computing's worldwide partners and customers are counted among the Global 1,000 in financial services, healthcare, telecom, manufacturing, technology, and government. Visit the Secure Computing Web site at www.securecomputing.com or call us at 800/379-4944 (global direct 408/979-6572). Note to Editors: All trademarks, trade names 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 Token Deployment Service and the expected benefits of such service, 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, undetected software errors or bugs, competitive pressures, 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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