itrust Combines the Three Most Important Components of Security:
Authentication, Authorization and Administration
NEW YORK, PC EXPO, June 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Identix Incorporated
(Amex: IDX), the leading biometric provider of end-to-end security solutions,
today launched its first itrust(TM) offering, a comprehensive access control
security platform that safeguards information sharing and data transfer on
open wired and wireless networks. Based on the three most important aspects
of security -- authentication, authorization and administration -- itrust
offers a comprehensive solutions platform for today's wired and wireless
business. itrust is offered as a service on either a transaction-based or
annual licensing model.
itrust allows companies to deploy the three key aspects of network access
security. For authentication, itrust enables companies to confirm the
identity of users through any combination of biometrics, smartcards,
certificates and passwords. The system also controls user access rights,
opening only the appropriate network resources to a specific user. itrust's
administration features keep an exact record of transactions as they happen,
allowing administrators to trace all access activity on their networks,
meeting the demand for non-repudiation through Identix's biometric solutions
-- an individual will not be able to deny that he/she accessed or transferred
specific information or conducted a transaction.
"The world's increasing reliance on open networks creates an unprecedented
opportunity for rapid global communications, but it also opens the doors to
fraud, identity theft, loss of privacy, breach of confidentiality and system
destruction," explained Grant Evans, Identix Executive Vice President of
itrust Global Strategy. "itrust is a unique way to approach the security
challenge because it tackles all three of the most important angles in a
single system -- absolute authentication of who you let in; control of what
you let them see and do; and a complete audit trail of what happened. We
believe this combination is the most comprehensive way to protect every aspect
of information sharing and transfer, from a Doctor's access to patient records
and files, to e-commerce transactions, to a companies' internal network
environment."
The itrust solution is designed for maximum flexibility and ease of
deployment. One simple interface controls all aspects of security, and can be
administered onsite or by a third party service provider. In addition, the
system is designed to work within existing platforms and architectures without
adding additional stress to sever systems. itrust is ideal for wired and
wireless open networks and is compatible with many types of devices in the
network. itrust is scaleable to meet an entities' expanding base of users,
and is robust enough to encompass the entire range of security needs.
"Identix has long been the leader in biometric authentication
technologies. With the increasing online credit card fraud and other
cybercrimes on the rise, as well as the increasing demand for privacy, our
customers asked us to build a complete security solution they could trust,"
Evans added. "itrust is the natural evolution of our expertise, and an
important step forward for Identix and for security as an industry."
itrust is ideal for any organization utilizing public networks to provide
access to valuable or sensitive information, including e-commerce, financial
services, healthcare and governments.
Itrust will be demonstrated at PC Expo at the Jacob Javits Center in New
York from June 26 to 28 at booth 3354.
About itrust Technology
itrust consists of two primary components: the itrust Access Server, which
controls user authentication and resource authorization, and the itrust
Administration Center, the tools used by site administrators to set policies
and request reports. The itrust Access Server and user credential and policy
databases can be located within the enterprise or at an independent Internet
Service Provider. To secure communications between the host site and the
server, itrust uses symmetric key cryptography. Every transaction among the
user, target server and itrust Access Server is encrypted.
Pricing and Availability
itrust is available now. itrust is offered as a service on either a
transaction-based or annual licensing model.
About Identix
Identix Incorporated, http://www.Identix.com, is a leader in designing,
developing, manufacturing and marketing products for the capture and/or
comparison of fingerprints for security, anti-fraud, law enforcement, physical
access and other applications. Identix designs and develops proprietary,
cost-effective, security products and solutions for personal identification
and verification. Through its itrust(TM) division, Identix offers an array of
Internet and wireless Web secure transaction processing services, and provide
a wide range of applications to markets that include corporate enterprise
security, Intranet, extranet, and Internet, wireless Web access and security,
E-commerce, government and law enforcement agencies. Identix's partners
include Motorola, Compaq, Toshiba, VeriSign, Key Tronic, SCM Micro, Cherry and
Unisys.
The statements in this release that relate to future plans, events or
performance are forward-looking statements that reflect the Company's current
expectations, assumptions and estimates of future performance and economic
conditions. Such statements are made in reliance on the safe harbor
provisions of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of
1934. The Company cautions investors that any forward looking statements
involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ
materially from those expressed or implied in such forward looking statements.
Such risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, risks and
uncertainties associated with: development of the marketplace for biometrics
solutions; demand for the Company's products and services; the ability of the
Company's alliances to succeed and in particular, the ability of the Company
to complete product development, successfully manufacture its products in
volume and broadly disseminate the Company's products; increasing levels of
competition in the space for wired and wireless web security services; the
perceived need for secure communications and commerce in such markets; and
other risks as identified in the Company's SEC filings. The Company disclaims
any intention or obligation to publicly update these forward-looking
statements to reflect events or circumstances that occur after the date hereof
or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
For further information, please contact: Investors, Damon Wright,
Director of Investor Relations of Identix, 408-335-1400, dwright@identix.com;
or Media, Kelly Delaney of Alexander Ogilvy Public Relations, 415-677-2725,
kdelaney@alexanderogilvy.com, for Identix.
SOURCE Identix Incorporated
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Related links:
http://www.identix.com
CONTACT:
Investors, Damon Wright, Director of Investor
Relations of Identix, 408-335-1400, dwright@identix.com; or
Media, Kelly Delaney of Alexander Ogilvy Public Relations,
415-677-2725, kdelaney@alexanderogilvy.com, for Identix
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