iKey 2000 Benefits From Datakey's Proven PKI Technology
SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- The iKey 2000 USB smart token
from Rainbow Technologies, (Nasdaq: RNBO), announced today at the RSA Security
Conference 2000, is the first product delivered from a joint technology
agreement between Rainbow and Datakey, Inc., (Nasdaq: DKEY) Minneapolis, a
leading provider of smart card solutions for public key infrastructure (PKI)
environments. The iKey 2000 sets a new standard for powerful PKI security in
a compact token that can fit on a key chain. By using a computer's USB port,
the iKey 2000 eliminates the need for smart card readers.
Demonstrations of the iKey 2000 are being held at the RSA 2000 Security
Conference in San Jose at Rainbow's booth #724 and at Datakey's booth #839.
Rainbow licensed Datakey's DKCCOS token operating system and an
OEM-version of the SignaSURE Cryptographic Interface Provider (CIP) software
for the iKey 2000. Datakey will also offer the iKey 2000 as part of its
SignaSURE product line to give customers an advanced crypto-token to
complement its popular smart card form factor. The iKey 2000/SignaSURE
security solution combines iKey's powerful two-factor authentication with
Datakey's proven PKI processor, token OS and PKI middleware software to give
users robust PKI-based security.
"The SignaSURE technology-based iKey 2000 is an ideal fit for any
organization that needs a rock solid PKI security solution," said Shawn
Abbott, chief technology officer, Rainbow Technologies. "The combined
solution enables secure access to business-critical information and
applications via intranets, extranets, virtual private networks (VPNs) and the
Internet without the need for a smart card or smart card reader. Given
Datakey's advanced PKI technology, they were a natural partner for this
solution."
According to Carl Boecher, president and CEO, Datakey, the iKey 2000 is
ideally suited for a growing number of companies turning to USB-based
solutions for PKI.
"The iKey 2000 combines the strength of Datakey's extensible operating
system and proven interface software with Rainbow's convenient and secure USB
token," said Boecher. "As businesses look at the costs and security
implications of developing a solid PKI, the iKey 2000 is a very attractive
product because it offers unparalleled, two-factor security while controlling
deployment costs since the USB-based iKey eliminates the need for a smart card
reader."
The iKey2000 Difference: Powerful PKI Security on a Key chain
Rainbow's iKey is a portable PKI authentication token that can store
digital certificates as well as generate a private key pair on a physical
token quickly and efficiently. The iKey2000 plugs into any standard USB port,
providing users and remote clients with strong two-factor authentication that
ensures secure access and communications over public networks, such as the
Internet, and private networks, such as intranets, extranets and Virtual
Private Networks (VPNs). Through user credentials contained in each device,
network administrators can grant or deny access based on the user's
authorization level. Like smart cards and other cryptographic tokens, the
iKey 2000 serves as a reliable, easy-to-use security solution, without the
complexity and high cost of a smart card reader.
Datakey's SignaSURE: the Next Step in Information Security Products
The SignaSURE family of information security products use public key
token-based information security to implement a two-level security scheme
combining hardware tokens and passwords to deliver stronger levels of security
than today's predominantly password-only authentication systems. All private
keys are directly generated and stored on the iKey 2000 token, isolating them
from exposure to the network.
About Rainbow Technologies
Founded in 1984, Rainbow Technologies is a leading provider of security
solutions for the Internet and eCommerce. Rainbow applies its core technology
to a variety of Internet applications from securing software, to the
acceleration of secure communication for eCommerce and Virtual Private
Networks (VPNs). Rainbow's products include secure Web server and VPN
acceleration boards, anti-piracy and Internet software distribution solutions,
PKI-based security solutions, voice, data and satellite security systems, as
well as USB-based authentication tokens. The company is headquartered in
Irvine, California and maintains offices throughout the United States, United
Kingdom, France, Germany, Australia, China, India, The Netherlands, Russia and
Taiwan. A network of nearly 50 authorized distributors sell Rainbow products
worldwide. For more information, visit our Web site at http://www.rainbow.com.
About Datakey, Inc.
Datakey, Inc. is a leading international provider of smart card solutions
for PKI. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., the company offers a family of
smart card-based information security and digital signature products under the
SignaSURE umbrella. Using state-of-the-art cryptographic technology, these
products fill growing market needs for secure, smart card-based user
authentication and data privacy for business-to-business eCommerce. Datakey's
information security products play an integral role in any PKI system by
providing two-factor security: something that is owned (a smart card) with
something that is known (a password).
Shares of Datakey's common stock are traded on Nasdaq under the symbol
DKEY. For more information, visit the Datakey Website at http://www.datakey.com or
access the company's news releases at http://www.prnewswire.com or via fax by calling
Company News On-Call at 800-758-5804, extension 231950.
SOURCE Rainbow Technologies, Inc.
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CONTACT:
Dan Chmielewski of Rainbow Technologies,
Inc., 949-450-7377, dchm@rainbow.com; or Lesa Wheeler of Nadel
Phelan, Inc., 831-439-5570 ext. 266, lesa@nadelphelan.com, for
Rainbow Technologies, Inc.; or Colleen Kulhanek of Datakey, Inc.,
612-808-2361, colleenk@datakey.com; or Megan McDonnell (media
only) of Environics, 203-325-8772 ext. 14,
mmcdonnell@environics-usa.com
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