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Aladdin and IdenTrust Partner to Strengthen Security for Online Banking
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Aladdin eToken and IdenTrust provide certificate-based authentication, encryption
and digital signing solutions for secure financial transactions
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CHICAGO, July 15, 2008 -
Aladdin Knowledge Systems
(NASDAQ:
ALDN), an information security leader specializing
in
authentication,
software DRM
and
content security,
today announced a partnership with IdenTrust, who possesses the only global bank-centric
identity network, to provide identity authentication solutions for secure online
banking and financial transactions.
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Aladdin and IdenTrust are collaborating to offer certificate-based two-factor authentication
for unmatched security, enabling financial organizations in the United States, Europe
and Asia to implement next-generation technology to improve the security of e-commerce,
fight identity theft, increase customer trust and drive revenue.
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Aladdin and IdenTrust will develop joint initiatives to drive future innovation
and expand the options available for secure online banking and other industries
requiring globally interoperable certificate-based transactions. A premier provider
of authentication solutions to global financial institutions and the United States
government, IdenTrust has won numerous awards and received global recognition from
Ernst and Young, Bank Technology News and Financial-i.
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Aladdin eToken PRO is certified by IdenTrust to be compliant with the IdenTrust
Rule Set, which provides a standards-based approach for identity authentication
and validation developed by the global financial services community and accepted
in more than 175 countries. The IdenTrust Rule Set delivers an interoperable framework
that enables regulatory compliance for high-assurance identities which are legally
binding and universally applicable for all forms of electronic transactions.
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"IdenTrust is partnering with Aladdin to complement our bank-issued identity credentials,
providing high-quality and robust smartcard technology that financial institutions
and their customers can trust and rely upon." said Karen Wendel, Chief Executive
Officer at IdenTrust. "
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Authentication, Encryption and Digital Signatures
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IdenTrust validates the identity associated with the transaction, but not the data
associated with the transaction - preserving the integrity and confidentiality of
transmitted data. Online banking conducted while authenticated with the Aladdin-IdenTrust
solution is encrypted, making data inaccessible to unauthorized persons as well
as eliminating phishing and man-in-the-middle attacks. Secure digital signatures
authorize electronic documents, emails and transactions to the same level of legal
protection as traditional ink-and-paper signatures.
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Compliance
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Combining authentication, encryption and digital signing, the Aladdin-IdenTrust
solution assists organizations in complying with a multitude of regulatory requirements
including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), HIPAA, PCI, and FFIEC initiatives for Anti-Money
Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC).
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"IdenTrust certification of Aladdin eToken is a testament to the strength of eToken
in the global authentication market," said Phil Pavay, vice president of global
business development at Aladdin Knowledge Systems. "By partnering with IdenTrust,
Aladdin is able to expand the range of eToken services to incorporate IdenTrust's
globally-recognized Trust Network certificates for the highest security in online
financial transactions."
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About IdenTrust
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IdenTrust is a leader in trusted identity solutions recognized by financial institutions,
government agencies and businesses around the world. The only bank-developed identity
authentication system, IdenTrust provides a legally and technologically interoperable
environment for authenticating and using identities in more than 175 countries.
IdenTrust enables end-users to have a single identity that can be used with any
bank, any application, and across any network. IdenTrust identities are globally
interoperable under uniform private contracts. For more information, visit www.identrust.com.
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About Aladdin eToken
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Aladdin eToken is the world leader for USB-based authentication solutions. eToken
provides strong user authentication and cost-effective password management solutions,
enabling secure network access, improved data security through enhanced encryption
and digital signing, as well as compliance with a wide range of regulatory requirements
worldwide. Visit
www.Aladdin.com/eToken.
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About Aladdin
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Aladdin Knowledge Systems'
Software Rights Management
products are the #1 choice of software developers and publishers to protect intellectual
property, increase revenues, and reduce losses from software piracy. Aladdin eToken
is the world's #1
USB-based authentication
solution. The Aladdin eSafe
secure Web gateway
provides the most advanced protection against the latest Web-based threats and attacks.
Aladdin has offices in 12 countries, a worldwide network of channel partners, and
has won numerous awards for innovation. For more information, visit the Aladdin
Web site at
www.Aladdin.com.
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Press Contact:
Matthew Zintel
Zintel Public Relations
310.574.8888
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Aladdin Investor Relations
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646.468.0481
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