RSA ClearTrust(R) web access management software to add key security
functionality for new Microsoft Office Solution Accelerator for Sarbanes-Oxley
BEDFORD, Mass., March 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- RSA Security Inc.
(Nasdaq: RSAS) today announced that it plans to support the Microsoft(R)
Office Solution Accelerator for Sarbanes-Oxley to help streamline and simplify
certain aspects of the process by which publicly traded companies can achieve
compliance with federal financial reporting regulations. Microsoft earlier
today announced the general availability of the accelerator, which is designed
to help companies document and review their internal financial controls and
meet compliance requirements outlined in the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. RSA
ClearTrust(R) web access management software is one of the first offerings
that will deliver key security and auditing capabilities on top of the
accelerator.
Sarbanes-Oxley promotes greater corporate responsibility through
certification of internal controls, authorization of transactions and
protection of assets against unauthorized use and proper recording of
transactions. Publicly traded companies face significant challenges and
resource investments when it comes to Sarbanes-Oxley compliance. Companies
affected by the Act are held to a new level of accountability, and executives
must demonstrate financial transparency and good corporate governance to
investors.
The Microsoft Office Solution Accelerator for Sarbanes-Oxley is designed
to help publicly traded companies more easily manage their internal financial
controls and meet some of the compliance requirements under the Sarbanes-Oxley
Act. Using the accelerator, partners can readily build custom solutions for
individuals, divisions or entire corporations to access and manage needed
information to comply with the Act.
RSA ClearTrust software is used by organizations globally as a primary
component of their identity management systems. It is intended to allow
organizations to provide secure access to web applications within intranets,
extranets, portals and exchange infrastructures - with transparent, single
sign-on access for a positive user experience. RSA ClearTrust software
addresses many of the needs customers face when working towards compliance,
while offering strong integration with Microsoft platforms. This includes
planned support for Microsoft SharePoint(TM) Portal Server, and current
support for Microsoft Windows Server(TM) 2003 operating system, Internet
Information Services 6.0 and Active Directory(R) directory service; advanced
single sign-on capability to Microsoft applications; and integration with
Microsoft Identity Integration Server 2003.
"RSA Security continues to be a strong ally in helping Microsoft deliver
valuable business solutions to customers," said Peter Rinearson, corporate
vice president of the Information Worker New Markets division at Microsoft
Corp. "RSA ClearTrust software has demonstrated tight integration with our
broad set of business solutions, and we are pleased that RSA Security is
joining Microsoft in the cause to help global companies meet Sarbanes-Oxley
compliance."
The Office Solution Accelerator for Sarbanes-Oxley extends the value of
existing software investments by building on the Microsoft Office System
products that many companies have already deployed. Optimized around the most
common control methodologies, the accelerator is designed to be easy to
deploy, flexible and extensible - helping companies of all sizes meet longer-
term compliance objectives as well as near-term Sarbanes-Oxley needs.
"RSA Security and Microsoft continue to demonstrate how they are committed
to helping customers use technology as a business enabler, whether customers
are trying to extend secure access to information to partners, customers and
employees, or working diligently to meet the growing number of federal
regulations," said John Worrall, vice president of worldwide marketing at RSA
Security. "With RSA ClearTrust software, enterprises receive the full
benefits of identity and access management, which includes facilitating
communication and business with customers, strengthening partner
relationships, bolstering employee productivity, reducing administrative
burdens and lowering costs."
RSA Security and Microsoft have collaborated on security projects since
1996 when Microsoft licensed RSA BSAFE(R) technology to build strong
encryption into its products. Most recently, RSA Security announced the RSA
SecurID(R) for Microsoft Windows Solution to deliver secure, simplified login
for enterprise Windows users. The companies have also worked together on many
other development, marketing and sales initiatives. This latest move is a
natural progression in the strategic relationship that extends across product
lines. RSA Security shares many of its RSA ClearTrust software customers with
Microsoft, including Ceridian, Credit Union Central of Ontario, Experian,
Raymond James Financial and Siebel Systems.
About RSA Security Inc.
RSA Security Inc. helps organizations protect private information and
manage the identities of people and applications accessing and exchanging that
information. RSA Security's portfolio of solutions - including identity &
access management, secure mobile & remote access, secure enterprise access and
secure transactions - are all designed to provide the most seamless e-security
experience in the market. Our strong reputation is built on our history of
ingenuity, leadership, proven technologies and our more than 14,000 customers
around the globe. Together with more than 1,000 technology and integration
partners, RSA Security inspires confidence in everyone to experience the power
and promise of the Internet. For more information, please visit
http://www.rsasecurity.com.
RSA, BSAFE and ClearTrust are either registered trademarks or trademarks
of RSA Security Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft,
Windows, Windows Server, SharePoint and Active Directory are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries. All other products and services mentioned are trademarks of
their respective companies.
For more information:
Roger Fortier Tim Powers
McGrath/Power Public Relations RSA Security Inc.
(408) 727-0351 (781) 515-6212
rogerf@mcgrathpower.com tpowers@rsasecurity.com
SOURCE RSA Security Inc.
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CONTACT:
Roger Fortier of McGrath/Power Public
Relations, +1-408-727- 0351, rogerf@mcgrathpower.com; or Tim
Powers of RSA Security Inc., +1-781-515- 6212,
tpowers@rsasecurity.com
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