TriCipher Armored Credential System(TM) (TACS) Authentication Gateway Manages
Web Application Authentication and Provides Seamless Integration With Back-end
Fraud Detection
SAN MATEO, Calif., Feb. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- TriCipher, Inc., a leading
provider of Future Proof Risk Based Authentication Solutions, today announced
version 3.2 of its flagship solution, the TriCipher Armored Credential System.
With this launch, TriCipher adds easy integration with passive forms of
authentication (such as IP Geolocation and device fingerprinting), fraud
detection, and support for additional one-time password systems to the
comprehensive set of multi-factor credential options it offers. TACS 3.2 is
the first authentication system to integrate with fraud detection systems by
sharing authentication type and other login information and communicating with
them in real time on individual transactions to step up to stronger
authentication when needed. In addition, the new TACS Authentication Gateway
simplifies deployment of risk-based authentication by pre-integrating TACS
APIs and providing easy hooks for passive authentication methods and fraud
detection. In separate press releases issued today, TriCipher also announced
strategic partnerships with Cydelity and Arxan.
"We believe the convergence of multi-factor authentication with fraud
detection is a big step forward in real-time response," noted Scott
Mackelprang, Vice President of Security and Compliance at Digital Insight.
"TriCipher is unique in its ability to strengthen our layered security
approach, what we call "Deep Defense", while enabling us to help our client
financial institutions address the potential security concerns of tomorrow in
a more seamless manner.
Enhanced Solution Speed Deployment and Integration
The TACS Authentication Gateway is a web server that pre-integrates TACS
APIs, removing the need for integration at the web application, which
significantly simplifies the deployment of multi-factor authentication. In
addition, it has hooks for a variety of passive authentication methods and
fraud detection, freeing the web application from managing the authentication
process, and off-loading integration with fraud detection for real-time risk
assessments on transactions to TACS.
Additional enhancements to TACS include integration with OATH, Vasco(R)
and ActivIdentity(R) one time password systems and a Macintosh(R) version of
the TACS ID Tool. By integrating one time password systems (OTPs) with TACS,
TriCipher has made one time password systems part of a single authentication
architecture, making it easy to migrate users to OTPs as desired, and hiding
the complexity of supporting multiple OTP types in your environment.
"We want our product to be as plug and play as possible for our customers,
and we want their investment to last," said Andy Cottrell, VP of Research,
Development and Operations at TriCipher. "With this new version of TACS, and
especially with the Authentication Gateway, we've made it that much easier for
organizations to deploy and use multi-factor authentication. Plus, the ability
to adjust security in real time and over time without having to rip out the
infrastructure delivers future-proof solution that guarantees ROI."
Pricing and Availability
Base pricing for TACS start at $100,000.00, which includes four
appliances, management tools, APIs and support for 25,000 users. The TACS
Authentication Gateway will be available as a separate component on March 30,
2006, at a starting cost of $15,000.00. The new version of TACS, 3.2, is
available immediately.
About TriCipher, Inc.
TriCipher, Inc. provides Future Proof Risk Based Authentication. The
TriCipher Armored Credential System(TM) (TACS) is the first authentication
system that enables companies to deploy and manage multiple types of
credentials from a single infrastructure. Through this flexible
"Authentication Ladder," TriCipher delivers future proof security --
protecting your investment by enabling authentication strength to adjust in
response to new threats and regulatory changes without the need to implement a
new infrastructure. In addition, TriCipher delivers risk based
authentication - preventing online fraud through seamless integration with
fraud detection systems, secondary authentication systems and the ability to
enforce security software presence checks for malware protection. Founded in
2000, TriCipher is headquartered in San Mateo, California. The company was
incubated as NSD Security before launching as a separate entity in 2005 with
backing from ArrowPath Venture Capital, Intel Capital, Trident Capital, and
Wasatch Venture Partners.
NOTE: TriCipher, Armored Credential, and Armored Credential System are
either registered trademarks or trademarks of TriCipher, Inc. in the United
States and/or other countries. Arxan and EnforcIT are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Arxan Technologies, Inc. in the United States
and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their
respective owners.
SOURCE TriCipher, Inc.
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Related links:
http://www.tricipher.com
CONTACT:
Elizabeth Safran of Trainer Communications,
+1-408-920-0585, or elizabeth@trainercomm.com; or Sally Sheward
of TriCipher, Inc., +1-650-372-1312, or sally@tricipher.com
NOTE TO EDITORS: ActivIdentity will be demonstrating the
integrated TriCipher/ActiveIdentity solution at the RSA
Conference 2006, February 13-17, Booth #1131, at San Jose's
McEnery Convention Center.
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