Dekart and Aktiv expand their relationship to integrate ruToken into Dekart data encryption software and authentication solutions

Aktiv Co, a leading developer of security solutions in Russian Federation, and Dekart, a leading vendor of cryptographic technologies in the IT security market, today announced that ruToken has been integrated into the Dekart's data privacy and authentication solutions, to provide customers with better choice of the USB port-based authentication tokens working with Dekart's cryptographic solutions.

(PRWEB) January 31, 2004 --Aktiv Co, a leading developer of security solutions in Russian Federation, and Dekart, a leading vendor of cryptographic technologies in the IT security market, today announced that ruToken has been integrated into the Dekart's data privacy and authentication solutions, to provide customers with better choice of the USB port-based authentication tokens working with Dekart's cryptographic solutions. The two companies introduced integration of the Dekart authentication and data privacy solutions and Aktiv ruToken USB authentication key to deliver strong authentication solutions for enterprise and individual users. Through the integration of the ruToken USB authentication key with Dekart's security solutions, Aktiv and Dekart have expanded their relationship to deliver joint security solution in the information security market.

Dekart authentication and data privacy solutions employ NIST certified encryption algorithms allowing for robust, industry-standard encryption and protection of enterprise sensitive data, while Aktiv's technologies ensure reliable user identification by making use of the state-of-the-art cryptographic hardware. Dekart applications implement two or three factor authentication, i.e. a PIN code, a hardware key (or a smart card) and, as an option, a biometric identifier.

ruToken is a USB-based authentication token, supporting a wide variety of widely acknowledged standards such as ISO/IEC 7816, PC/SC, GOST 28147-89, Microsoft Crypto API and Microsoft Smartcard API, PKCS#11 (v. 2.10+). It offers a fully portable and cost-effective means to authenticate users. Utilizing state-of-the-art technology, ruToken offers both 2-factor authentication and full support for PKI applications through its ability to securely store private keys and digital certificates. Dekart's security solutions interoperate seamlessly with ruToken USB tokens and address multiple market segments, from small and medium-size businesses up to large enterprises.

The integration of ruToken with Dekart authentication solutions allowed Dekart to broaden the array of supported authentication devices, thus offering better flexibility in security hardware selection approach. Dekart software uses different types of USB tokens and smart cards to generate secret cryptographic keys and store user's private data, including tokens from Activcard, Aladdin, Algorithmic Research, Datakey, GemPlus, Giesecke & Devrient, Rainbow, Schlumberger, Siemens, as well as biometric verification devices from BioLink, Precise Biometrics and SCM. One USB token or smart card may be used to store user credentials required to access other applications, eliminating the need for multiple devices.

About Aktiv
Aktiv Co. is well-known in Russian Federation as the first-rated developer and manufacturer of USB security devices for anti-piracy protection, known under Guardant trademark. ruToken is the product of 10 year experience in security devices manufacturing and cryptographic technologies. Detailed information on the company and products is available at web-sites http://www.ruToken.ru (in Russian), http://www.Guardant.ru (in Russian) and http://www.Guardant.com (in English).

About Dekart
Dekart, committed to securing enterprise digital assets and protecting sensitive information of individuals, provides cost-effective, easy to deploy solutions that combine password, USB tokens or smart cards and biometric security. Dekart security solutions enable enterprises to reduce risk of unauthorized access and protect users from losing their personal information. http://www.dekart.com

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