Hi Antonio,
Thought you and the other Mytecians might enjoy this article. Goes on to mention Mytec as a participant/demonstrator in an upcoming conference. Yogi....
March 26, 1999 14:02
Entrust(r) Technologies' Customers and Security Experts To Share
Their Insights and Experiences on Secure PKI Business Practices at
Entrust SecureSummit(tm) '99
PLANO, TEXAS--Conference in Orlando Highlights Best Information Security Practices From Public
Sector, Financial Services, Insurance, Healthcare and Others
Now that many organizations have addressed their Year 2000 technology issues, industry consultants are
predicting that the next technology imperative will be creating a secure business computing environment
with comprehensive, e-commerce enabled information security.
Speaking at Entrust SecureSummit(tm) '99 to be held at the Hyatt Grand Cypress Resort in Orlando June
14 - 17, customers of Entrust(r) Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:ENTU), global leader in managed public-key
infrastructure (PKI) solutions, will share their experiences in designing, implementing and utilizing the kind
of secure business practices that are essential to enabling online business in the digital economy.
SecureSummit '99 conference agenda and registration information are available on the Web at:
securesummit99.entrust.com. Look for presentations from such companies as Sprint, Chase
Manhattan Bank, New York Life, Chevron, InterPay, National Bank ofCanada, Royal Mail, the Spanish
Mint and international governments.
Entrust SecureSummit '99 will feature presentations, interactive roundtable discussions and break-out
sessions on topics including:
- Secure Web-based Payments - which will explore the role of PKI technology in managing trust
relationships for debit and credit transactions for consumers and businesses.
- E-Commerce Solution to the Year 2000 Problem - a case study which details how organizations can
protect Year 2000 expendituresthrough PKI as they move to "Webify" their applications.
- Security as an Enabler for Electronic Business -which presents ablueprint for securing electronic
business applications based uponthe best practices uncovered through original research.
- Security Policies for HealthCare - which discusses how healthcare providers, provider networks and
medical facilities that span geographies and use diverse computing environments can maintain a uniform
security policy.
- Secure Criminal Justice Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) - which details officers at enforcement agencies
working on the street using PKI and VPN to cost-effectively, quickly and securely accessa suspected
felon's history.
- Authentication and Privacy in Insurance - which presents how privacy can be maintained through digital
certificates and PKI when placing client information readily available online for roaming field agents.
- Legal Issues in Electronic Commerce - which provides insights into the laws, regulations, and policies,
international and local,that corporations may face when using cryptography for electronic commerce.
"Entrust SecureSummit '99 was created to help customers learn and share information on how to secure
an organization's future in an increasingly digital economy by using PKI solutions," said John Ryan,
President and CEO, Entrust Technologies Inc. "There is a growing business imperative to embrace
e-commerce, as it becomes clear that future business with suppliers, customers and employees will be
conducted electronically.
"The open security architecture that Entrust/PKI provides, enablescustomers to secure and trust their
mission critical infrastructures and transactions. And that's what Entrust SecureSummit '99 is all about, "
Ryan continued.
Entrust Technologies' rise to market leadership in this security category has been predicated on business'
rapid embrace of electronic commerce. Electronic commerce has the potential to generate $3.2 trillion by
2003, according to a November, 1998 study by Forrester Research. This projected figure represents an
enormous increase from 1986's $733 million.
Interest in Entrust Technologies's user conference is running high, from both corporate executives and
other security technologyproviders. Last year over 700 executives and government officialsattended
Entrust SecureSummit'98 in Chicago. This year, participation is expected to exceed 1,000.
In addition to panel discussions, case studies and individual leadership presentations, this select
audience will also see a showcase of the latest security products from other leading security vendors
including:
Advanced Encryption Technology, American Biometric Corporation, Authentica Security Technology,
AXENT Technologies, Inc., BCE Emergis, Chrysalis-ITS, Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.,
CyberSafe Corporation, Cygnacom Solutions Inc., Dascom Inc., Datakey Inc., Deloitte & Touche, Digital
Signature Trust, Eracom Pty Ltd., Geotrain Corp., Gradient Technologies, Hewlett-Packard, IBM Corp.,
ICL, Inc., Intellisoft, Interactive Futures, JetForm Corporation, KyberPass Corp., Labcal Technologies,
Mytec Technologies Inc., Netegrity, Nortel Networks, Novell, Inc., , OTG- The Ottawa Telephony Group,
Rainbow Technologies, Schlumberger, Shiva Corporation, Shym Technology, Siemens Nixdorf Information
Systems Inc., Sirrus Internet Solutions, Sybase Inc., TimeStep Corporation, ValiCert Inc., V-One Corp.,
and 724 Solutions Inc.
Currently, SecureSummit'99 has 8 high-tech sponsors including Axent Technologies, Compaq Computer
Corporation, Datakey Inc., Information Security Magazine, ICL Inc., Labcal Technologies,
ShymTechnology and Siemens Nixdorf Information Systems Inc.
Entrust SecureSummit '99 is free to accredited press and industry analysts. Press and analysts who wish
to register should contact Carrie Bendzsa at 613-247-3455 (carrie.bendzsa@entrust.com) or Catherine
Tiangha at 212-317-0900 x12 (ctiangha@nealemay.com).
About Entrust Technologies
Entrust Technologies' industry-leading PKI technology combines encryption and digital signature
capabilities with automated key and certificate management to allow enterprises to more effectively
manage trusted, secure electronic communications and transactions over today's advanced networks,
including the Internet, extranets and intranets. Since its initial release in 1994, Entrust/PKI software has
been licensed for use in more than 700 global enterprises, government entities and financial institutions.
Over four million Entrust Technologies users have been licensed with digital certificates to date. Entrust
Technologies Inc. is headquartered in Plano, Texas with offices across North America and in London, UK,
Zurich, and Frankfurt. Foradditional company information please visit entrust.com.
In the United States, Entrust is a registered trademark of EntrustTechnologies Inc. All Entrust product
names are trademarks of Entrust Technologies. All other company and product names are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective owners.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Entrust Technologies
Carrie Bendzsa
(613) 247-3455
E-mail: carrie.bendzsa@entrust.com
Website: www.entrust.com
or
Neale-May & Partners
Catherine Tiangha
(212) 317-0900 ext. 12
E-mail: ctiangha@nealemay.com
Website: www.nealemay.com
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