Worldtalk and Security Dynamics Team to Provide Strong User Authentication for WorldSecure E-mail Security Solution.SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden and BEDFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 10, 1997--Worldtalk Corporation (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 :WTLK) and Security Dynamics Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:SDTI SDTI Serial Data Transport Interface SDTI Security Dynamics Technologies, Inc. SDTI San Diego Trolley Inc. SDTI Serial Digital Transport Protocol ) today announced that Worldtalk's new WorldSecure e-mail security solution will soon support Security Dynamics' easy-to-use, highly secure, ACE/Server and patented SecurID user authentication See authentication. technologies. The addition of ACE/Server software compatibility with WorldSecure is designed to provide customers with an improved means of authenticating users who are communicating via e-mail over the network. "As companies increasingly use e-mail and messaging applications to communicate and share confidential files over public networks, the ability to identify and authenticate those users becomes critical," said Sathvik Krishnamurthy, vice president and general manager of Worldtalk's Internet security ''This article or section is being rewritten at Internet security is the process of protecting data and privacy of devices connected to internet from information robbery, hacking, malware infection and unwanted software. division. "Worldtalk is taking a leap forward in its commitment to providing customers with comprehensive e-mail security solutions. Customers using WorldSecure Server will soon have the ability to use Security Dynamics' proven SecurID 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. solution." Announced today, WorldSecure Server is an e-mail firewall that is the industry's first comprehensive solution to integrate a number of security features for existing e-mail networks in one product. These features include securing e-mail within organizations and between business partners and remote offices, screening e-mail for virus-free environments, controlling nuisance e-mail, restricting e-mail rights of employees, workgroups and departments, and delivering a complete audit trail for business transactions. WorldSecure Server is an overlay to existing e-mail and messaging networks, and provides security to most e-mail systems an organization has deployed, including Internet mail See Internet e-mail service. , such as Netscape SuiteSpot; client-server mail systems, such as Microsoft Exchange Messaging and groupware software for Windows from Microsoft. Exchange Server is an Internet-compliant e-mail system that runs under Windows NT/2000 and Windows Server 2003. It can be accessed by Web browsers, the Exchange client, versions of Outlook and the earlier Windows Inbox. , Lotus Notes Messaging and groupware software from IBM Lotus that was introduced in 1989 for OS/2 and later expanded to Windows, Mac, Unix, NetWare, AS/400 and S/390. Notes provides e-mail, document sharing, workflow, group discussions and calendaring and scheduling. and cc:Mail; and legacy mail systems, such as IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) PROFS and DEC All-In-1. "Worldtalk is fulfilling a critical need within the enterprise by providing a solution that protects e-mail communications and assures that the confidentiality of information will not be compromised by unauthorized users," said Chuck Stuckey, chairman, president 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. of Security Dynamics. "By supporting SecurID technology in their WorldSecure solution, Worldtalk will be offering the strongest level of dynamic user authentication to its growing user population." SecurID authentication will provide increased security for Worldtalk customers. The SecurID card A user authentication system from RSA Security, Inc., Bedford, MA (www.securid.com) that uses a physical token people keep in their possession. The token's microprocessor and the server compute a number based on a secret key and the time of day. is a patented, credit card-sized token that displays a randomly generated access code that changes every 60 seconds. To access the network, the SecurID user enters his or her secret personal identification number (PIN) followed by the current code displayed on the SecurID token's LCD display. This information represents a one-time passcode that is transmitted to Security Dynamics' ACE/Server network security software for verification. This implementation of a two-factor authentication scheme provides a high level of security for networks while affording user convenience and cost effectiveness. The ACE/Server software enhancement for WorldSecure is expected to be available later this year. Worldtalk Corporation Worldtalk Corporation is a leading provider of directory-based messaging and security solutions that support organizations in transforming intranets into secure, robust and cost-effective platforms for business-critical applications and electronic commerce. Worldtalk's solutions are designed to enable these organizations to build, expand and secure full service intranets, while leveraging their existing infrastructure. Worldtalk is headquartered at 5155 Old Ironsides Old Ironsides: see Constitution, ship. Old Ironsides the frigate Constitution, symbol of U.S. success in War of 1812, now preserved as a museum. [Am. Hist.: Benét, 733] See : America Drive, Santa Clara, CA and can be reached at 408/567-1500. Additional product and company information can be obtained at http://www.worldtalk.com . Security Dynamics Technologies, Inc. Security Dynamics designs, develops, markets and supports a family of security products used to protect and manage access to computer-based information resources. Security Dynamics' products employ patent-protected SecurID token technology and ACE/Server software or hardware access control products to authenticate the identity of users accessing networked or standalone computing resources. With 1.5 million users worldwide, Security Dyanmics is the world leader in two-factor user identification and authentication. Additional product and company information can be found at http://www.securitydynamics.com . -0- Note to Editors: Worldtalk is a registered trademark and WorldSecure and WorldSecure Server are trademarks of Worldtalk Corporation. SecurID and ACE/Server are registered trademarks of Security Dyanmics Technologies, Inc. All other trademarks herein are the property of their respective owners. CONTACT: Worldtalk Corp. Dawn Harris, 408/567-5033 dawn.harris@worldtalk.com or Jill Dixon, 408/567-5065 jill.dixon@worldtalk.com or Security Dynamics Alana Gentle, 617/441-4000 ext. 228 agentle@neva.com or Meg O'Sullivan, 617/687-7514 mosullivan@securid.com |
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