Consumers, Enterprises & Government Organizations Benefit through New RSA
SecurID(R) Partnerships and Product Development with Biometrics Experts MXI
Security, Privaris and UPEK
Ongoing Development Advances with RedCannon, Research In Motion and
SanDisk; New Products Shipping
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- RSA(R) CONFERENCE 2007 -- RSA,
The Security Division of EMC (NYSE: EMC), today announced new and expanded
strategic partnerships that extend its drive to bring confidence,
flexibility and choice in strong authentication to consumers, enterprises
and government organizations.
These strategic partnerships accelerate RSA's initiative to enable
secure access to information -- whether by customers, partners or employees
-- and foster ubiquitous stronger authentication by embedding the
industry-leading RSA SecurID(R) algorithm into everyday devices. These
partnerships enable RSA to help accelerate its customers' business
objectives by offering greatly- expanded deployment options and
cost-savings opportunities, as both enterprises and consumers can leverage
a single device -- such as a smart phone, PDA, USB flash drive, or
biometric sensor on a laptop or other device -- to support additional
security capabilities.
RSA has formed new strategic partnerships with biometrics technology
vendors MXI Security, Privaris and UPEK, Inc., which have all joined the
RSA SecurID Ready for Authenticators Partner Program. MXI Security's
portable security devices have the RSA SecurID algorithm embedded and are
already shipping. Universal biometric tokens from Privaris and fingerprint
authentication security solutions from UPEK will be integrated with RSA
SecurID strong authentication technology. All three biometrics technology
partners provide RSA-enabled three-factor authentication via something you
have (the biometric device), something you are (your fingerprint) and
something you know (a PIN). Fingerprint readers can also be used to replace
a PIN through the process of two-factor authentication.
RSA is also pleased to announce new technology and partnership
developments -- and plans for additional, future integration -- with
existing partners RedCannon, Research In Motion and SanDisk:
-- The RedCannon KeyPoint Access solution has been certified by RSA as
technically interoperable with RSA SecurID technology. This solution
that incorporates RSA SecurID one-time password software authenticator
technology is currently shipping.
-- Research In Motion is shipping its BlackBerry Mobile Data System(TM)
(MDS) with integrated RSA SecurID technology.
-- SanDisk Corporation expects to ship a new dual-factor authentication
product -- TrustedSignins(TM), based on SanDisk TrustedFlash(TM)
technology -- in late-Q1 2007, complete with the RSA SecurID algorithm
embedded.
Integrated solutions from these firms and others to follow will allow
IT departments to increase the functionality of everyday devices and
corresponding investments. RSA will work with its strategic partners to
market these solutions jointly as they become available to customers
worldwide.
"We are delivering on our commitment to make it easier for users to get
the benefits of stronger security in the devices they already own, and
provide account providers and enterprises with a flexible mechanism to arm
their customers with stronger authentication without having to procure and
deliver stand-alone authenticators," said Dennis Hoffman, Vice President &
General Manager, Enterprise Solutions at RSA, The Security Division of EMC.
"By integrating RSA SecurID technology into our strategic partners'
solutions, we are not only facilitating the simplified deployment of robust
authentication to an ever-growing market, but building the necessary
confidence that corporate data is being accessed securely by customers,
partners and employees. In addition, we are excited about the addition of
biometrics technology to the vast RSA SecurID ecosystem of technology
partners."
Biometrics Authentication Technology Creates New Opportunities for
Customers
MXI Security's portable security devices have the RSA SecurID algorithm
embedded and are already shipping, and new biometrics authentication
partners Privaris and UPEK are working to integrate their solutions with
the RSA SecurID algorithm in order to cater to businesses and government
users that require the added confidence gained from extra levels of
security and convenience. Fingerprint-based authentication leverages human
physical characteristics for identification purposes, providing a third
factor of authentication while maintaining ease of use and deployment.
Biometrics devices can also be FIPS-, FBI- and GSA-certified as well as
HSPD-12 compliant for government users.
MXI Security
MXI Security, a division of Memory Experts International, provides
portable security devices for the enterprise. The company has integrated
RSA SecurID technology into its Stealth MXP(TM), Stealth MXP(TM) Passport
and Outbacker MXP(TM) USB-powered, secure, multi-functional biometrics
devices with on-board processing for seamless, hardware-based AES 256
encryption, secure storage and strong authentication. The devices from MXI
Security also include a remote access client for a completely portable
solution called MXI Remote ACCESS.
"Security and privacy are paramount to our customers and through the
integration of Stealth MXP embedded with RSA SecurID technology, now
available, we have further expanded public and private sector
organizations' abilities to satisfy multiple security needs with a single
device, enabling more portability and reduced complexity", said Lawrence
Reusing, CEO at MXI Security. "The ability to embed RSA SecurID
authentication capabilities into our products allows an enterprise to
leverage the same device for two-factor authentication and a variety of
security applications including remote access, workstation logon, PKI and
encrypted portable storage. With RSA, we can now provide customers with
more functionality, flexibility and security to meet the growing needs of
enterprises."
Privaris
Privaris, a leading provider of wireless biometric identity
verification solutions, plans to integrate RSA SecurID technology into the
company's plusID(TM) security token, a personal identity verification
device that uses fingerprint technology to enable biometrically-assured
logical access to computers, networks, websites, VPNs and applications, as
well as physical access to facilities, via RFID, Bluetooth(R) wireless
technology and USB. plusID technology contains a built-in fingerprint
reader to verify its owner's identity and a secure processor to perform
trusted cryptographic operations.
"Our plusID technology eliminates the need for multiple access cards
and passwords and meets the personal privacy requirements of enterprise
employees. plusID technology will be a superb example of how proven,
industry-leading RSA SecurID technology can be integrated with a universal
biometric token for convenient everyday use," said John Petze, CEO of
Privaris. "Our strategic partnership with RSA provides a simple way to add
an existing one-time password infrastructure to a biometric token, easily
converge physical and logical security, and provide three-factor
authentication, with the added benefit of a fast and simple deployment."
UPEK, Inc.
UPEK, Inc., a leading global brand of fingerprint authentication
security solutions, plans to integrate the RSA SecurID algorithm into its
biometric solutions -- which are deployed worldwide by enterprises,
government agencies, consumers, healthcare organizations and financial
institutions. By authenticating individuals based on "who you are," UPEK
technology acts as a root of trust and, in conjunction with the embedded
RSA SecurID algorithm, provides stronger authentication for remote access
applications based on one- time password (OTP) technology. The ease-of-use
of UPEK technology means users simply swipe their finger over the sensor
for reliable authentication and protection of their digital and physical
assets, accelerating end-user adoption of enterprise security measures.
UPEK solutions for the government market include the only silicon
fingerprint sensor to receive FBI and GSA certifications.
"At a time when identity and corporate data theft are on the rise, the
natural next step for organizations is to seek more secure access
technology to protect their critical information assets -- while not
complicating their existing environments. Our plans to integrate with RSA
SecurID technology will provide additional OTP-based security features
around our existing 'secure channel' capability, protecting transactions
from the client device to the network server," said Greg Goelz, Vice
President of Marketing at UPEK. "UPEK's pervasive installed base of
fingerprint solutions and RSA's market- leading two-factor authentication
technology offers these organizations an easy-to-deploy solution with the
highest level of security."
New Developments and Products from Existing 'RSA SecurID Ready for
Authenticators' Partners
RSA is also pleased to announce new technology and service developments
-- and plans for additional, future integration -- with existing partners
Motorola, RedCannon, Research In Motion and SanDisk -- for strong portable
devices or systems with the embedded RSA SecurID algorithm that provide
consumers and businesses with the ability to enhance secure access to
sensitive network data using everyday devices. The results of this
technology integration helps to increase confidence that critical assets
are secured while providing the ability to reduce costs, ease deployments
and deliver end- user convenience.
Motorola
Motorola Security Services is announcing plans to expand its portfolio
to include RSA SecurID technology, providing strong authentication
capabilities for mobile devices. This enhancement to Motorola's portfolio
will offer enterprises a reliable way to help enable secure mobile access
to corporate network data, helping to improve worker productivity,
efficiency and customer service.
"Mobile application security continues to top the list of concerns for
many CIOs," said Robbie Higgins, Managing Director of Security Services,
Motorola Networks & Enterprise. "Integrating RSA SecurID technology into
our end-to-end security solution will allow us to provide additional
assurance at the individual user and application level so that mobile
workers can access business-critical data from a variety of devices. We
continue to work with RSA on exploring additional opportunities to enhance
future wireless security capabilities."
RedCannon
RedCannon, a trusted developer of centrally managed, secure
mobile-access solutions, is now a certified RSA SecurID Ready for
Authenticators Partner which signals technical interoperability with RSA
SecurID technology. RedCannon KeyPoint Alchemy transforms any off-the-shelf
USB device into a managed KeyPoint-enabled device that includes its
KeyPoint Vault and KeyPoint Access solutions. KeyPoint Access incorporates
the RSA SecurID one-time password software authenticator technology along
with VPN, Citrix, email and Web clients, and anti-spyware technology.
RedCannon's enterprise management capabilities allow organizations to
centrally manage and track all mobile devices connected to the network and
to deploy, update, track, disable, lock out or destroy any number of
KeyPoint-enabled devices. KeyPoint Access also improves manageability for
users with multiple RSA SecurID software authenticators.
"Secure remote access and identity management are two of the fastest
growing segments of the security market," said Vimal Vaidya, Chief
Executive Officer at RedCannon Security. "We are pleased to be an RSA
certified partner and incorporate the RSA SecurID software authenticator
into KeyPoint Access, enabling us to deliver a solid intersection of these
two technologies. Combining these solutions allows us to provide our
Fortune 500 customers with an all-in-one, managed mobile access solution
that meets their enterprise requirements for any time, anywhere computing."
Research In Motion
Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM), a global leader in wireless
innovation, and RSA continue to build upon their long-standing
relationship. In addition to enabling a BlackBerry handset to be used as an
RSA SecurID authenticator, RIM is now also shipping the BlackBerry(R)
Enterprise Server software (versions 4.1.1 and higher) with integrated
support for RSA SecurID technology as part of its BlackBerry(R) Mobile Data
System (MDS), including support for one-time passwords and "over-the-air"
provisioning of RSA SecurID software authenticators to BlackBerry handsets.
BlackBerry MDS is a key component of the BlackBerry platform that allows
enterprise applications to be securely accessed from a BlackBerry handset.
"Security has always been a fundamental strength with the BlackBerry
Enterprise Solution and is one of the many reasons that customers around
the world continue to choose the BlackBerry platform," said Scott Totzke,
Vice President, Global Security Group at Research In Motion. "With support
for RSA SecurID two-factor authentication, organizations can enforce
additional authorization when users access application data or corporate
intranets from their BlackBerry handsets."
SanDisk Corporation
SanDisk Corporation, the world's largest supplier of flash memory
cards, expects to ship a new dual-factor authentication product --
TrustedSignins(TM), based on SanDisk TrustedFlash(TM) technology -- in
late-Q1 2007, complete with the RSA SecurID algorithm embedded. This
solution combines SanDisk's 32-bit controller architecture with an embedded
high- performance cryptographic engine to provide real-time encryption and
tamper- resistant security to keep stored data highly-secure. As a secure
platform that is transparent to the consumer, TrustedFlash will provide
secure protection against online fraud through its forthcoming integration
with RSA SecurID one-time password technology. The TrustedSignins solution
provides an automatic RSA-based one-time password, with simple, clickable
icons that make the system easy-to-use and adopt.
"The SanDisk TrustedSignins products will increase security for
consumers during online banking and other transactions on RSA SecurID
technology-enabled websites," said Marc Metis, Vice President, Corporate
Marketing at SanDisk Corporation. "Consumers can be confident in the
security of their transactions with RSA SecurID two-factor authentication.
And the main advantage for enterprises is they do not need to bear the
expense of stocking and supplying hardware authenticators to its user base
but can simply advise customers to buy a TrustedSignins-compatible SanDisk
memory device in whatever capacity they like."
More information on RSA's announcements and related initiatives may be
found online at http://www.rsa.com/rsaconference2007/. In addition, RSA's
information-centric solutions will be featured at Booth #1316 at RSA
Conference 2007, February 5-9, 2007, at the Moscone Center in San
Francisco.
About RSA
RSA, The Security Division of EMC, is the premier provider of security
solutions for business acceleration, helping the world's leading
organizations succeed by solving their most complex and sensitive security
challenges. RSA's information-centric approach to security guards the
integrity and confidentiality of information throughout its lifecycle -- no
matter where it moves, who accesses it or how it is used.
RSA offers industry-leading solutions in identity assurance & access
control, encryption & key management, compliance & security information
management and fraud protection. These solutions bring trust to millions of
user identities, the transactions that they perform, and the data that is
generated. For more information, please visit http://www.RSA.com and http://www.EMC.com.
RSA, RSA Secured and SecurID are registered trademarks of RSA Security
Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. EMC is a registered trademark of
EMC Corporation. The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images
and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In
Motion Limited. RIM assumes no liability and makes no representation,
warranty or guarantee in relation to third party products or services. The
Bluetooth(R) word mark is owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. All other
products and services mentioned are trademarks of their respective
companies.
This release contains "forward-looking statements" as defined under the
Federal Securities Laws. Actual results could differ materially from those
projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of certain risk
factors, including but not limited to: (i) adverse changes in general
economic or market conditions; (ii) delays or reductions in information
technology spending; (iii) risks associated with acquisitions and
investments, including the challenges and costs of integration,
restructuring and achieving anticipated synergies; (iv) competitive
factors, including but not limited to pricing pressures and new product
introductions; (v) the relative and varying rates of product price and
component cost declines and the volume and mixture of product and services
revenues; (vi) component and product quality and availability; (vii) the
transition to new products, the uncertainty of customer acceptance of new
product offerings and rapid technological and market change; (viii)
insufficient, excess or obsolete inventory; (ix) war or acts of terrorism;
(x) the ability to attract and retain highly qualified employees; (xi)
fluctuating currency exchange rates; (xii) the failure of RSA to maintain
the relationship with these strategic partners, including, without
limitation, these strategic partners continuing to build, ship and market
the RSA SecurID technology in the products of these strategic partners; and
(xiii) other one-time events and other important factors disclosed
previously and from time to time in filings of EMC Corporation, the parent
company of RSA, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. RSA
disclaims any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements
after the date of this release.
CONTACT: David Seuss
RSA, The Security Division of EMC
dseuss@rsa.com
617-388-7775
Sandra Heikkinen
Outcast Communications
sandra@outcast.com
415-345-4703
SOURCE EMC Corporation
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Related links:
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http://www.emc.com
CONTACT:
David Seuss, RSA, The Security Division of
EMC, +1-617-388-7775, dseuss@rsa.com; or Sandra Heikkinen,
Outcast Communications, +1-415-345-4703, sandra@outcast.com
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