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DST and Kyberpass Partner to Enhance Risk Management for
Trusted e-Business
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First solution to offer
real-time verification of digital certificates while overcoming
the complexities of digital certificate-integration
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah and OTTAWA,
ON — April 3, 2001 Digital Signature Trust (DST),
an affiliate of Zions Bancorporation (NASDAQ: ZION), and Kyberpass®
Corporation, a leading provider of e-security software for trusted
e-business announced today that DST has enhanced its TrustID“
risk management services by selecting The Kyberpass Web Access TrustPlatform™
to provide real-time validation capabilities for its TrustID customers.
This solution marks the first time such services have been created
to offer real-time verification of digital certificates that manage
risk and reduce integration efforts needed to deploy digital certificate-based
applications.
The Kyberpass Web Access TrustPlatform software, a value-add component
of the TrustID solution, enables DST’s customers to receive
risk management services in relation to the identity of a digital
certificate holder. Kyberpass’ standards-based software provides
two-factor authentication that transparently identifies users.
“By coupling TrustID’s identity verification services
with Kyberpass’ real-time certificate validation, we provide
users unrivaled security that further eliminates concerns associated
with conducting e-business,” Scott Lowry, president and CEO
of DST, said. “Our combined solution allows customers to check
the validity of digital certificates, in much the same way a merchant
verifies credit cards.”
For instance, when a TrustID certificate holder attempts to obtain
access to a secure web site, the certificate is presented to DST’s
validation application. Kyberpass validates the certificate in real
time and the user is granted access. The Authorized Relying Party
(ARP), or owner of the site, is assured of the user’s identity
and is guarded by TrustID risk management services.
“We are very pleased to have been selected by the world’s
first Certificate Authority, Digital Signature Trust,” said
Ron Walker, president and CEO for Kyberpass Corporation. “Any
organization working in the digital world needs a safe and reliable
way to identify their clients. Using the Kyberpass Web Access TrustPlatform,
Digital Signature Trust is committed to building a secure, open
environment that can be easily deployed in a matter of days to achieve
this level of risk management.”
About DST
Digital Signature Trust (DST) is the leader in guaranteeing the
identity of individuals and businesses in digital transactions.
By backing the strongest identity authentication practices with
the industry’s leading identity warranty program, DST provides
the highest level of risk management available for private and trusted
e-business. Acting as the trusted-third-party, DST provides outsourced
digital certificate services so businesses can integrate digital
signatures into their e-business applications quickly and efficiently.
DST is a subsidiary of Zions First National Bank (NASDAQ: ZION).
For more information, please visit www.trustdst.com.
About TrustID
DST’s TrustID digital certificate program is sponsored exclusively
by the American Bankers Association, which extends the heritage
and trust of the banking industry into e-business. The ABA certificate
policy provides the foundation for truly interoperable digital credentials.
TrustID is the only solution on the market that enables people and
organizations to use the same digital certificate everywhere because
it is designed to be universally accepted and recognized.
About Kyberpass Corporation
Kyberpass delivers a new generation of e-security TrustPlatforms
for Identrus, B2B exchanges and e-government. With millions of licensed
users around the world, Kyberpass' award-winning security solutions
seamlessly allows any application to take advantage of the full
power of any Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), while automatically
implementing customers' unique security policies and dramatically
simplifying administration. Kyberpass enables the implementation
of a total security solution in a matter of days, rather than months
or years. Kyberpass supports all major PKIs and provides the most
flexible e-security infrastructure available on the market today.
For more information, visit www.kyberpass.com.
About Kyberpass Web Access TrustPlatform
The Kyberpass Web Access TrustPlatform is a comprehensive security
management solution for Web-based B2B and B2C applications operating
within an Extranet, Web Portal or B2B Exchange that applies the
necessary level of trust to transactions with customers and partners.
The Kyberpass Web Access TrustPlatform solves problems traditionally
associated with creating trusted B2B and B2C activities such as
access control for customers and partners and non-repudiation, which
is the foundation of digital signature technology.
Digital Signature Trust and TrustID are registered trademarks of
DST. All other company and product names mentioned herein are either
registered trademarks or trademarks of the respective companies.
DST Media Contacts:
Matt Murdoch
Digital Signature Trust
(801) 246-4319
matt.murdoch@trustdst.com
Krista Milne
MWS Agency, East
(617) 969-0770
kmilne@mwsagency.com
DST Investor Relations Contact:
Zions Bancorporation
Clark Hinckley
(801) 524-4985
cbhinckley@zionsbank.com
Kyberpass Media Contacts:
Maggie O’Lett
High Road Communications
(613) 236-0909
MOlett@HighRoad.com
Robert Lendvai
Kyberpass Corporation
(613) 727-6556 x303
rlendvai@kyberpass.com
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