November 2004 Newsletter

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I/O Software releases new version of SecureSuite XS 4.51 to customers
I/O Software has released SecureSuite™ XS version 4.51 to its customers. SecureSuite™ XS is a modular and flexible software package that dramatically improves IT security and user convenience via multi-factor strong authentication, using multiple biometric and token technologies.

SecureSuite™ XS version 4.51 replaces passwords with stronger and more convenient forms of authentication, and adds a number of important features, administrative tools, and applications that have been requested by I/O Software's partners and target markets.

"We have managed to improve upon an already great product," said COO of I/O Software Inc. "The new version adds important functionality such as support for VPNs and automated deployment. These features are required to succeed in today's demanding market."

SecureSuite™ XS Workstation can be deployed as a stand-alone workstation product or in a client/server environment, using Active Directory. The new Domain Account Profile (DAP) feature will let users leverage strong and convenient authentication on domains without SecureSuite XS Server installed.

System integrators, reseller and end-users are free to choose from more than twenty devices and technologies including biometrics (face, fingerprint, iris, signature, and voice), USB tokens, and smart cards that are supported by SecureSuite XS.

Support modules for the following devices are currently available for SecureSuite XS version 4.51 as downloads:

  Fingerprint and Smart Card Readers
Authentec - AF-S2; AES400; AES3500, AES2400
Fellowes - Secure Touch Optical Mouse
Memory Experts International - ClipDrive Bio
NITGEN - Optical Hamster USB; Optical Mouse USB

Precise Biometrics - 100 A, 100 AX, 100 MC, 100 PC

Targus - Defcon Authenticator USB; Defcon Authenticator USB

Sony - FIU-600

 

 

RC-S310/ED3 reader

Felica contactless IC card

Zvetco - Verifi USB; Verifi Keyboard
 
  Iris Readers
Panasonic - Authenticam BM-ET100US
 
  Token Devices
SafeNet (formally Rainbow Technologies) - iKey 1000; iKey 1032
   
  Smart Cards

  • TAPI / PKCS #11 interface
  • Requires the Axalto Integration Kit (not included)
  • Supports Axalto Cryptoflex and Cyberflex smart cards
  • Smart cards must be personalized/configured to enable PKCS#11 operation. Note: cards ordered from Axalto's online web store are not configured for PKCS#11
  • Supports any PCSC-compliant smart card reader
  • Reader drivers are not provided by SecureSuite—contact the reader manufacturer for drivers

Multiple major manufacturers and independent hardware vendors (IHVs) will be bundling the new software with their device to offer a flexible and strong solution. The SecureSuite™ XS Server product supports Windows 2000 Server and the recently released Windows Server 2003. The Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP), support for automated deployment, and more detailed event reporting are new and powerful features that will make it easy to install and maintain a secure network using SecureSuite™ XS Server.

The latest version of SecureSuite XS Workstation and SecureSuite XS Server will be available to end-users through multiple channels, including I/O Software certified distributors, resellers and system integrators, retailers, and via online merchants.

To learn more about SecureSuite XS please visit I/O Software's web site. For corporate clients please contact our sales team .

 



November 28, 2004

Headlines

IOS releases SecureSuite XS version 4.51
The latest version includes support for VPN/EAP, automated deployment, 'domain account profile' DAP for strong authentication to a domain with SecureSuite XS installed, as well as other powerful features.

 

 



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