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RSA Security delivers authentication technology for MS ISA Server 2004


Johannesburg, 23 Jul 2004

SecureData, a member of the JSE-listed ERP.com Group and the distributor for RSA Security products in Sub-Saharan Africa, today announced that Microsoft's Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2004 supports the RSA SecurID two-factor authentication solution, which helps provide a secure, simple and highly reliable way to verify a user's identity before granting access to network resources.

ISA Server 2004, which is now available, is an advanced application layer firewall, VPN and Web cache solution that enables customers to easily maximise existing IT investments by improving network security and performance.

RSA Security and Microsoft worked closely together to enable ISA Server 2004 customers to take advantage of RSA SecurID capabilities, which is engineered to ensure that valuable desktop and network resources are accessible only by authorised users, while simultaneously delivering a simplified and consistent user login experience. This integration work also makes it simple to deploy ISA Server 2004 in RSA SecurID environments to help better protect applications.

Today's announcement builds on the new RSA SecurID for Microsoft Windows solution, available later this year through RSA Security, which is designed to provide Microsoft customers with a simple, consistent user login experience, regardless of whether the user is working on- or offline, remotely or inside the walls of the enterprise.

"In today's IT environment, with the sophistication of attacks growing each year, companies need to know that they have a high degree of control over who can access network resources and which resources they're entitled to use," said Bill McQuaide, senior vice-president, enterprise solutions, RSA Security. "ISA Server 2004 working with RSA SecurID technology offers customers a powerful solution for a more secure and trusted network environment."

"Customers tell us they need more seamless integration between their authentication infrastructures and perimeter security solutions," added David Gardner, business development manager of the Security Business and Technology Unit at Microsoft Corp.

"Our integration work with RSA Security makes it easier for customers to deploy ISA Server 2004 to help protect new and existing applications in RSA SecurID environments."

RSA Security and Microsoft have collaborated on security projects since 1996 when Microsoft licensed RSA BSAFE technology to build strong encryption into its products. The companies have also worked together on many other development, marketing and sales initiatives, and RSA Security is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner.

RSA SecurID Two-Factor Authentication

The RSA SecurID system is a two-factor user authentication solution that is as simple to use as entering a password, but significantly more secure. Used in conjunction with RSA ACE/Server software, an RSA SecurID authenticator functions like an ATM card for a company network, requiring users to identify themselves with two unique factors - something they know (a password or PIN), and something they have (in this case, an RSA SecurID token that generates a unique six-digit passcode every minute) - before they are granted access to secure business information.

For further information, please contact Dean Brazier at telephone (011) 257 8600; fax (011) 257 8699; e-mail deanb@sd.co.za.

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RSA Security

With more than 13 000 customers around the globe, RSA Security provides interoperable solutions for establishing online identities, access rights and privileges for people, applications and devices.

Built to work seamlessly and transparently in complex environments, the company's comprehensive portfolio of identity and access management solutions - including authentication, Web access management and developer solutions - is designed to allow customers to confidently exploit new technologies for competitive advantage.

RSA Security's strong reputation is built on its history of ingenuity and leadership, proven technologies and long-standing relationships with more than 1 000 technology partners. For more information, please visit www.rsasecurity.com.

SecureData

SecureData, an ERP.com company, is Africa's premier IT security solution provider. SecureData's solutions incorporate anti-virus and content security, network security, intrusion detection software and network asset management.

SecureData's comprehensive "Managed Security Services" include design, audit, implementation, outsourcing and hosting. SecureData distributes, sells and supports category leading IT security products to the public, corporate and SME sectors throughout Africa as well as products and services to the SOHO and consumer markets through partnerships with ISPs. As well as being the sole distributor in Sub-Saharan Africa for and Trend Micro, SecureData is the southern African distributor for US-based BorderWare, SA-based Cell-ID, UK-based Centennial and US-based Network Privacy. For more information, visit SecureData at www.sd.co.za.

ERP.com

ERP.com is a JSE-listed company focused on the implementation, integration and management of enterprise applications in an e-business environment. For more information, visit ERP.com at www.erpcom.co.za.

Editorial contacts

Paul Booth
Global Research Partners
082 568 1179
pabooth@mweb.co.za
Dean Brazier
SecureData
(011) 257 8600
deanb@sd.co.za