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U.S. Patent protects Arcot core software.


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n.
A specialized vocabulary or set of idioms used by a particular group: thieves' argot. See Synonyms at dialect.



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 Systems, Inc., has been awarded U.S. Patent No. 6,170,058 covering its core "Cryptographic Camouflage' Technology. The patented software technology accomplishes it is claimed the strong authentication of an end-user's identity over a network. This has become increasingly important as companies exploit the inherent advantages of the Interact to offer employees access to confidential resources and customers access to valuable goods and services In economics, economic output is divided into physical goods and intangible services. Consumption of goods and services is assumed to produce utility (unless the "good" is a "bad"). It is often used when referring to a Goods and Services Tax. . Until now this has only been accomplished through expensive and cumbersome hardware solutions such as tokens and smart cards.

The Arcot ID stores an individual's digital credentials in a tamperproof tam·per·proof  
adj.
Designed to prevent tampering or provide evidence of tampering: tamperproof aspirin containers. 
 software container that can only be activated using a PIN number known only to the user (much like an ATM card). The Software

Container is protected by Arcot's patented cryptographic solution, and is impervious top any direct or offline hacker attack. The ArcotID has a very small "footprint" and can be down loaded to any device the user chooses from their home PCV PCV packed-cell volume.

PCV

packed-cell volume, the volume of packed red cells in milliliters per 100 ml of blood.
 to a 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).  or a cell phone and the user can keep multiple ArcotIDs on multiple devices without fear of compromise. In this way, the user can enter into a secure business transaction from anywhere anytime. The ArcotID is available through a number of products including Arcot Web Fort for securing Webb applications and Arcot VPN, to authenticate users of corporate virtual private networks.

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Title Annotation:Security News
Publication:Database and Network Journal
Date:Apr 1, 2001
Words:226
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