Smarty Smart Card Reader/Writer From Fischer International and Netscape Communicator Now Support PKCS #11.NAPLES, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 13, 1997-- Smarty An earlier device marketed by Fischer International Systems Corporation, Naples, FL (www.fisc.com) that used a standard 3.5" floppy drive to read smart cards. The smart card was inserted into Smarty, which resembled a floppy disk. Provides Enhanced Security When Accessing Internet Data with Netscape Communicator Fischer International Systems Corporation announced today that Netscape(R) Communicator client software now supports smart card readers such as Fischer's Smarty Smart Card Reader/Writer, which looks like a 3.5 inch diskette, has a slot in the back that accepts a smart card, and fits into a personal computer's 3.5 inch floppy disk drive floppy disk drive - disk drive to access smart card information. Netscape Communicator's support of smart cards and hardware tokens like Smarty allows mobile users to more safely carry their digital certificates on a smart card when remotely accessing protected data on corporate networks or when sending and receiving encrypted electronic mail from remote locations. Smarty is enabled with industry-leading NetSign and CryptOS software from Litronic, Inc. "Data security is the biggest obstacle to widespread electronic commerce on the Internet and on private Intranets," said Arthur C. Burton, Vice President, Sales and Marketing for Fischer International. "The combination of a cryptographic smart card, the Smarty Smart Card Reader/Writer, Litronic NetSign and Netscape Communicator gives individuals and organizations enhanced protection for Internet-based electronic commerce." Both Netscape Communicator and the Smarty Smart Card Reader/Writer support 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. #11) which defines a standard token and smart card interface. "This enables users to immediately take advantage of Smarty through Netscape Communicator with no additional programming," said Burton. "As a leader in Internet security technology, Netscape is making it even easier for Netscape Communicator users to access encrypted information from the network while on the road," said Taher Elgamal, chief scientist at Netscape. "In addition, broad industry support for PKCS #11 ensures that leading security vendors like Fischer International can deliver interoperable security solutions that work well with Netscape Communicator." "Fischer's innovative and convenient smart card reader design coupled with Netscape Communicator and Litronic's software offer a formidable contender for shrink-wrapped security in the enterprise," said Eric Greenberg, Chief Operating Officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. for Litronic. About Smarty Smarty, announced by Fischer International earlier this year, has recently been featured on CNN CNN or Cable News Network Subsidiary company of Turner Broadcasting Systems. It was created by Ted Turner in 1980 to present 24-hour live news broadcasts, using satellites to transmit reports from news bureaus around the world. , Fox News, and CNN fn, as well as in numerous publications including BusinessWeek. Smarty is unique among smart card readers because it is the only one that works from the 3.5 inch drive which is standard in most PCs and laptops now in use worldwide. Smarty bridges the gap between smart cards and personal computers. Smarty is being pilot tested and evaluated initially as part of financial applications for electronic banking transactions and general business for corporate network access control applications. Companies evaluating Smarty include most major banks, Visa, Mondex International (UK) and The Telia Group (Sweden). Smarty supports Schlumberger's Cryptoflex (TM) smart card for network security and smart cards from Gemplus. Company Information Fischer International Systems Corporation (FISC fisc n. The treasury of a kingdom or state. [French, from Latin fiscus, money basket, treasury.] Noun 1. ) develops, designs, markets, licenses and supports a family of enterprise-wide office automation and computer security hardware and software products. FISC sells and supports its products to a diverse international customer base. The company is headquartered in Naples, Florida and has offices in North America and Europe. 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. is a leading provider of open software for linking people and information over enterprise networks and the Internet. The company offers a full line of clients, servers, development tools and commercial applications to create a complete platform for next-generation, live online applications. Traded on NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on under the symbol "NSCP NSCP National Schistosomiasis Control Program NSCP National Space Communications Program NSCP Native (Mode) Service Control Point (Tandem) ," Netscape Communications Corporation is based in Mountain View, California For the census-designated place, see Mountain View, Contra Costa County, California. For other places called "Mountain View", see . Mountain View is a city in Santa Clara County, in the U.S. state of California. The city gets its name from the views of the Santa Cruz Mountains. . Litronic provides real world security solutions within a multiplatform, standards based framework through enterprise security middleware, software developer toolkits, supporting hardware and professional services. Litronic 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 See MIME. , Object Code Signing and FORTEZZA solutions. More information about Litronic can be found on the Internet at http://www.litronic.com -0- Smarty is a trademark of Fischer International Systems Corporation. Netscape, Netscape Navigator and the Netscape logo are registered trademarks of Netscape Communications Corporation in the United States and other countries. Other Netscape logos and Netscape product and service names are also trademarks of Netscape Communications Corporation, which may be registered in other countries. Note to Editors: PKCS #11 has a pound sign (no. sign) between the PKCS and the number 11 which may not be accepted in all databases. CONTACT: Fischer International Systems Corporation Kathy Chamberlain 941-436-2678 kathy.chamberlain@fisc.com |
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