Accor North America Selects RSA(R) Key Manager to Manage Keys at Over 1,200
Hotel Properties in the U.S., Canada and Mexico; New Solution Helps Companies
Address Core Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard Requirements
BEDFORD, Mass., Jan. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- RSA Security Inc.
(Nasdaq: RSAS) today announced RSA(R) Key Manager software, which enables
businesses to effectively manage the lifecycle of encryption keys. RSA Key
Manager is a stand-alone key management offering that may be integrated with a
range of encryption solutions, including RSA BSAFE(R) Data Security Manager
software. The new solution also helps companies comply with the key lifecycle
management guidelines of the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security
Standard, a global initiative spearheaded by leading payment card companies
which strives to protect consumers' transaction data.
Accor North America, which operates more that 1,200 upscale and economy
hotel properties including Sofitel, Novotel, Ibis, Red Roof Inn, Studio 6 and
Motel 6, implemented RSA Key Manager and RSA ClearTrust(R) access management
software to help address PCI requirements.
"As one of the world's leading travel brands, millions of customers each
year rely on Accor North America to provide a safe hotel stay, and we're
committed to ensuring that our customers' transaction data is just as secure,"
said Harvey Ewing, senior director of IT security at Accor North America.
"RSA Key Manager software enables us to effectively manage encryption keys
generated enterprise wide, irrespective of operating system or backend
database, providing us with unprecedented flexibility in our integration of
encryption to existing applications and infrastructure."
Tackling the Key Management Challenge within New and Legacy Systems
Key management is core to an overall encryption strategy; however, most
existing encryption solutions lack effective key lifecycle management
capabilities. RSA Key Manager software benefits customers with legacy
encryption deployments as well as companies deploying RSA BSAFE Data Security
Manager software for policy-driven application security. RSA Key Manager
software enables businesses to:
* Integrate key management with legacy open source and commercial
encryption solutions
* Centrally manage keys generated by disparate enterprise applications
* Quickly retire compromised or lost keys, and promptly issue new keys
* Manage both key lifecycle and encryption rules using a common
centralized policy through integration with RSA BSAFE Data Security
Manager software.
"Burton Group clients have many pockets of encryption across their
organizations, and this 'siloing' of encryption keys may hamper efforts to
effectively protect sensitive consumer and enterprise data," said Trent Henry,
senior analyst at Burton Group. "Large companies realize that a successful
response to critical security requirements -- such as the PCI standards --
requires consistent processes for protecting data across the organization. As
a result, they are looking for ways to centralize key management functions and
create a security clearinghouse for keys, policies, and standards across many
applications and encryption silos."
Achieving PCI Data Security Standard Compliance
Though PCI requirements are specific and measurable, research by First
Data Corp. reports 85 percent of affected companies have yet to meet PCI
standard requirements -- most often because of difficulties associated with
implementing the necessary technology solutions. RSA Key Manager software
lessens this challenge by providing centralized, secure, simplified key
lifecycle management for all applications. In contrast to hardware-based
solutions, RSA Key Manager does not require the extensive resources needed to
deploy appliances at every single retail location, as often required for full
PCI compliance. RSA Key Manager software may also be leveraged alongside RSA
BSAFE Data Security Manager software, RSA SecurID(R) two-factor authentication
technology and RSA ClearTrust access management software as a comprehensive
PCI solution.
RSA Key Manager Solution: Key Features and Benefits
RSA Key Manager is part of RSA Security's enterprise data protection
solutions suite, and is rooted in best practices developed by RSA Professional
Services. RSA Key Manager software includes a server based on Sun(R) Java(TM)
technology, client application programming interface (API) and Web-based
administration tool. Key features include:
* Point-of-sale (POS) application integration: RSA Key Manager software
may be integrated at the POS application level, enabling retailers to
manage keys from the start, mitigating the risk associated with branch
location encryption.
* Simple interface: RSA Key Manager offers a browser-based interface,
allowing administrators to easily manage keys generated by a wide range
of applications.
* Intuitive API: The solution offers a simple API that is ideal for
software developers unfamiliar with key management.
* Separation of duties: RSA Key Manager leverages RSA ClearTrust(R)
access management software to enforce separation of duties, ensuring
that no individual may compromise the key management systems or access
plaintext keys.
* Stronger authentication support: Organizations may leverage RSA SecurID
two-factor authentication technology to provider stronger protection
for the RSA Key Manager solution deployment.
* RSA BSAFE(R) Data Security Manager integration: RSA Key Manager
functions out-of-the-box with RSA BSAFE Data Security Manager, a
solution that enables developers to easily build data security controls
into enterprise applications.
"Companies entrusted with private consumer data, particularly information
related to payment card transactions, must do everything possible to keep the
information safe and secure," said Rick Welch, vice president, Developer
Division at RSA Security. "Effective enterprise data protection requires a
multi-pronged approach, and the combination of RSA Security solutions,
including RSA Key Manager, will enable organizations worldwide to protect
their business and customers."
Availability
RSA Key Manager will be available in February 2006. The software will be
demonstrated at the RSA Conference 2006 (February 14-17, 2006 in San Jose,
California -- RSA Security booth 523). More information may be found at
http://www.rsasecurity.com/products/keymanager/.
About RSA Security Inc.
RSA Security Inc. is the expert in protecting online identities and
digital assets. The inventor of core security technologies for the Internet,
the Company leads the way in strong authentication and encryption, bringing
trust to millions of user identities and the transactions that they perform.
RSA Security's portfolio of award-winning identity & access management
solutions helps businesses to establish who's who online -- and what they can
do.
With a strong reputation built on a 20-year history of ingenuity,
leadership and proven technologies, we serve approximately 20,000 customers
around the globe and interoperate with more than 1,000 technology and
integration partners. For more information, please visit
http://www.rsasecurity.com
About Accor North America
Headquartered in Dallas, Accor North America (http://www.accor-na.com) is
a division of Accor S.A. (http://www.accor.com), the world's third-largest
hospitality company and the European leader in travel, tourism and corporate
services. Accor North America owns, operates and franchises more than 1,200
upscale and economy properties, including the upscale Sofitel and Novotel
hotel locations in the U.S. and Canada, as well as the nationwide economy
leaders Red Roof Inns, Motel 6 and its new extended-stay product, Studio 6.
Together, Red Roof Inns (http://www.redroof.com), Motel 6
(http://www.motel6.com) and Studio 6 (http://www.staystudio6.com), comprise
more than 10 percent of the entire U.S. budget lodging segment.
RSA, BSAFE, ClearTrust, SecurID and RSA Security are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of RSA Security Inc. in the United States and/or
other countries. Sun and Java are either registered trademarks or trademarks
of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. All
other products and services mentioned are trademarks of their respective
companies.
For more information:
Courtney Hohne Dave Howell
OutCast Communications RSA Security Inc.
(415) 392-8282 (781) 515-6303
courtney@outcastpr.com dhowell@rsasecurity.com
SOURCE RSA Security Inc.
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Related links:
http://www.rsasecurity.com
http://www.accor-na.com
CONTACT:
Courtney Hohne of OutCast Communications for
RSA Security Inc., +1-415-392-8282, courtney@outcastpr.com; Dave
Howell of RSA Security Inc., +1-781-515-6303,
dhowell@rsasecurity.com
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