Microsoft Office Gets Immediate Security Boost

Security-conscious companies around the world using Microsoft Office can use new encryption software to easily and affordably encrypt, store, backup and securely share all Office documents and files. CipherShare WorkSafe is a transparent PKI security breakthrough that installs in minutes, has virtually no impact on existing systems or infrastructure, and is simple to administer and use. A complete security solution, WorkSafe locks down" digital assets from all Microsoft Office applications - and from all other applications that run on the Microsoft Windows operating system -- everywhere including central servers, desktops and mobile laptops, and during transmission.

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Microsoft Office Gets Immediate Security Boost

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CipherShare WorkSafe can be downloaded from:
http://www.ciphershare.com/download/download.htm

Toronto, Canada -- July 15, 2002 -- Security-conscious companies around the world using Microsoft Office can use CipherShare WorkSafe to easily and affordably encrypt, store, backup and securely share all Office documents and files. Developed by CipherShare Systems Inc., WorkSafe is a transparent PKI security breakthrough that installs in minutes, has virtually no impact on existing systems or infrastructure, and is simple to administer and use.

A complete security solution, WorkSafe locks down" digital assets from all Microsoft Office applications - and from all other applications that run on the Microsoft Windows operating system -- everywhere including central servers, desktops and mobile laptops, and during transmission. It eliminates digital asset security threats from both external and internal sources (e.g., rogue administrators and malicious employees). And WorkSafes unique architecture and integrated messaging give corporations secure anytime, anywhere global access to information and communications through a standard Internet connection.

Bill Gates recently stated, "and certainly between organizations its very tough because of security walls and authentication things, the idea that your partners and you could have common documents that you're sitting on and editing together and sharing those things, thats very tough to do." (Microsoft CEO Summit 2002, Redmond Washington, May 22, 2002)

WorkSafe resolves these issues. It complements and strengthens versus competes with existing corporate security measures such as firewalls and virtual private networks. Authentication and encryption are transparent to the user, ensuring that security both internally and externally is simple and robust. Further, WorkSafe provides sophisticated collaborative features such as document locking, versioning, notes, tasks, scheduling, auto synchronization and notification. As a result, a separate investment in collaborative software is not required.

WorkSafe immediately gives organizations the benefits of PKI encryption and Internet-enabled collaboration without security compromises," said Michael Hull, President of CipherShare Systems. Senior management, board directors, departments and entire enterprises can use WorkSafe to securely store and share all their digital assets from Microsoft Word documents to movies. Overall, executives and IT professionals alike will value how simply and cost-effectively WorkSafe can protect and share sensitive information internally, bring together global teams, and deliver secure collaboration with external partners."

White Papers, detailed information and an Evaluation Copy of WorkSafe are available at http://www.ciphershare.com.

About CipherShare Systems Inc.

CipherShare Systems Inc. is a Toronto-based software Corporation specializing in PKI and client/server applications. CipherShare Systems Inc. has successfully developed a broad range of custom software and product applications including MicroTV, OrcHeStRa and a Customs Release Notification System.

Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

CipherShare and WorkSafe are trademarks of CipherShare Systems Inc.

CONTACT:

Gary Lahey
VP Business Development
CipherShare Systems Inc.
416-201-9730
gjlahey@ciphershare.com

CipherShare Systems Inc.
183 Bathurst St, Suite 302
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
M5T 2R7
http://www.ciphershare.com
416-591-2373

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