To: rrufff who wrote (20178 ) 4/27/2004 10:03:29 AM From: rrufff Respond to of 120405 DKEY - .74 + .02 Central Arizona Project Selects Datakey Axis for Strong Authentication and Identity Management PR Newswire - April 27, 2004 07:00 MINNEAPOLIS, Apr 27, 2004 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Datakey, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: DKEY), a leading provider of information security products that simplify and secure authentication to corporate information systems, announced today that Central Arizona Project (CAP) has selected Datakey Axis(TM) to provide authentication and secure identity management for its employees. As part of implementing a new security policy following an infrastructure upgrade, CAP needed an authentication and identity management product that combined both building and network security. After a stringent selection process, Datakey Axis was chosen as the security platform for identity verification when accessing networks and business applications. Each employee is issued a smart ID card for entrance to CAP facilities. The same ID card is used in combination with a unique, easy-to-remember PIN to access workstation, network and business applications with a single login. "Our new security policy requires that each employee carry a visible picture ID at all times," said Patrick McCabe, Sr. Unix & Network Administrator for CAP. "We also wanted to strengthen our network and building access security -- without making the increased security burdensome for our employees. We sought a solution that could combine all three security factors in one ID card. After carefully examining a number of options, we found that only Datakey Axis could provide a seamless combination of picture ID, contactless proximity technology and single sign-on network security in an easily deployable package. This solution actually reduces the hassle of increasing security." Datakey Axis fortifies security with two-factor authentication as it consolidates all digital credentials -- including passwords, digital certificates, and VPN credentials onto one smart card or token. Axis automates access through a single sign-on -- just like an ATM card. Its innovative Rapid Deploy Technology(TM) allows rapid configuration of single sign-on coverage for all applications through an intuitive "drag-and-drop" interface. Organizations can quickly and easily implement Datakey Axis without an infrastructure change and minimal end user training -- a huge benefit to CAP and any large entity. "Until now, increasing access security while simplifying each user's experience has been the illusive goal of secure authentication systems," said Chris Schwartzbauer, vice president of sales and business development at Datakey. "Now, Datakey Axis has achieved that goal by leveraging smart card or token-based strong authentication technology while it manages each user's multiple digital identities. This presents a simplified user experience. Axis' simplicity extends to IT management as well. It's easy to deploy and offers centralized management of digital identities." About Datakey, Inc. Datakey, Inc. delivers intelligent solutions that strengthen security and simplify user identification. Datakey Axis is a strong authentication and single sign-on solution that locks each user's digital credentials onto a smart card or USB token. Easy-to-install and maintain, Datakey Axis fortifies security with two-factor authentication and automated enforcement of strong password policies. Smart. Simple. Secure. Datakey. www.datakey.com About Central Arizona Project Central Arizona Project (CAP) manages and delivers Arizona's allocation of Colorado River water to central and southern Arizona. It is the state's single largest resource for renewable water supplies. www.cap-az.com SOURCE Datakey, Inc. Corporate, John Cook, +1-952-890-6850, or info@datakey.com , or Financial, Dave Feste, +1-952-808-2347, both of Datakey, Inc.cap-az.com