Network security Provides PKI

Jun 1, 1999 12:00 PM, GEORGE PARTINGTON

The security solution provides public-key infrastructure for secure access control devices, desktop applications, electronic commerce, and more.Features: comprises Entrust/Authority for automated key and certificate management; Entrust/Entelligence, which obviates the need for understanding of public-key cryptography and Entrust/Admin, for customized control of administrative tasks; provides choice of algorithms for securing data; supports tokens and smart cards that conform to PKCS#11 and Identity API and BioMouse devices. Entrust/PKI 4.0ENTRUST TECHNOLOGIES INC. Plano, TexasSecurity training tool Used at workstationsThe software provides desktop PC training on information security and a better understanding of how to protect work areas, equipment, software, magnetic media and passwords. It resides on a network or Web server so it can be centrally managed and easily accessible. Students download the courseware and complete the training on their workstations. Upon completion of the final quiz, a record is maintained on a designated server to enable monitoring of the organization's security awareness status.Features: programs for end-users, security officers, senior and program managers, systems operators and administrators; complies with the requirements of OMB Circular A-130 and the Computer Security Act of 1987.CSATIMSIArlington, Va. Fingerprint solutionDesigned for network accessThe program has the latest silicon sensor technology. Once all operations are complete and authentication is confirmed, the user's secret key is released from Touchstone Pro, which is protected by link encryption while traveling to the host, preventing snooping and replay attacks.Features: compact device takes up little room on desktop and can be packed into a laptop carrying case.Touchstone ProMytec Technologies TorontoFinger sensor Enhanced versionThe thermal imaging fingerprint sensor's interface to the PC has been modified to maximize the speed a finger can be swept over the sensor up to six times, improving image quality. Direct contact produces an 8-bit, 500-dpi image; the finger's heat produces all that is necessary to produce an image.Features: no light or optics are required; user interface allows sensor to produce much larger images; resistant to harsh environmental conditions. FingerChip Thomson Electronic Components Paris Internet Security Designed for e-commerceThe security program is used over the Internet to protect access to private pages through the use of bar codes. Software on the host computer allows access if readers are programmed for specific pages. A user turns the reader on by entering a private password, then holds the reader up to the monitor to read a flashing bar code. The device displays a series of characters that grants access once keyed into the computer.

Features: bar-coded challenge changes each time page is reloaded, and the computer must receive a response in one minute or it is not valid; system will not take same response twice. Behind Bars Apex Interactive Wauwatosa, Wis.Asset management Tracks products with RFID A new asset management application by HID Corp., Irvine, Calif., uses its own ProxTrak technology with RFID products to help prevent unauthorized removal of PCs and other equipment. Asset ID takes accurate physical inventories of systems and components when it is embedded in a hand-held device that reads information through the packaging, such as model and serial numbers, processor speed, hard disk drive size and memory.Features: eliminates lengthy process of searching for labels or having to open chassis; read/write asset management tag provides unique ID number and can be programmed with a customer's own asset specific information.Asset IDHID Corp.Irvine, Calif.

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