Principal Research Scientist at RSA Security Addresses RFID Policy Issues at Forum Hosted by Department of Commerce BEDFORD, Mass., March 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- When: Wireless Sensor Technology Forum hosted by the U.S. Department of Commerce Thursday, April 1, 2004 8:00 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Where: U.S. Department of Commerce - Auditorium 1401 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC What: Wireless Sensor Technology Forum Ari Juels, Principal Research Scientist with RSA Security, has been selected as a panelist at the U.S. Department of Commerce's Wireless Sensor Technology Forum. The forum will address the current andpotential uses of sensor technologies by industry and government, as well as the public policy implications of widespread deployment. Juels will be part of the panel discussion on Policy Issues Related to Sensor Technologies, which will be moderated by senior Commerce Department officials. As principal research scientist with RSA Laboratories at RSA Security, Juels oversees various data security projects within the appliedresearch programs and has extensively researched RFID security and policy. As a panelist at the Wireless Sensor Technology Forum, Juels will address the following aspects of wireless sensor technologies. * RFID technology holds incredible promise for improving business efficiency and customer service. While privacy issues are most certainly a concern, the technology exists today to allow RFID technology to move forward without compromising personal information. * Industry can more effectively address the security/privacy dilemma of RFID by looking at similar instances where the promise of richer information has been met with the concern over appropriate use. In all cases, two key elements are necessary -- organizations must implement technologies to protect the information while at rest or in transit, and also develop clear, well-enforced policies on the use of that information. RFID is no different. * Legislation in California and Utah is proposing the "killing" of RFID tags in an effort to address privacy concerns. Unfortunately, this method doesn't take into account the benefits RFID tags may ultimately have for consumers or that new technologies will arise to shift the balance of privacy and utility in the RFID arena. With this in mind, the government should establish goals for protection of consumer privacy rather than legislation that impedes on technological growth. * RSA Security has developed technologies to address the emerging security and privacy challenges of RFID. The patent-pending RSA Blocker Tag is designed to enforce consumer privacy while allowing consumers and businesses to reap the full benefits of RFID technology. The RSA Blocker Tag is a special RFID tag designed to prevent readers from performing unwanted scanning and tracking of people or goods, without any disruption to normal RFID operation. About RSA Security Inc. RSA Security Inc. helps organizations protect private information and manage the identities of people and applications accessing and exchanging that information. RSA Security's portfolio of solutions -- including identity & access management, secure mobile & remote access, secure enterprise access and secure transactions -- are all designed to provide the most seamless e-security experience in the market. Our strong reputation is built on our history of ingenuity, leadership, proven technologies and our more than 14,000 customers around the globe. Together with more than 1,000 technology and integration partners, RSA Security inspires confidence in everyone to experience the power and promise of the Internet. For more information, please visit http://www.rsasecurity.com/. RSA is either a registered trademark or trademark of RSA Security Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. All other products and services mentioned are trademarks of their respective companies. For more information: Amy Barney Tim Powers McGrath/Power Public Relations RSA Security Inc. (408) 727-0351 (781) 515-6212 DATASOURCE: RSA Security Inc. CONTACT: Amy Barneyof McGrath, Power Public Relations, +1-408-727-0351, , for RSA Security Inc.; or Tim Powers of RSA Security Inc., +1-781-515-6212, Web site: http://www.rsasecurity.com/

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