Raritan Announces First Smart Card Reader for KVM Access to Data Centers for Added Security; Supports Federal HSPD-12 Standards
May 07 2007 - 11:20AM
PR Newswire (US)
-- Leverages Government-Certified Solutions from SCM Microsystems--
SOMERSET, N.J., May 7 /PRNewswire/ -- To provide an additional
level of security for accessing and managing data center equipment,
Raritan today announced the first smart card and common access card
(CAC) reader solution for a KVM switch. The new Paragon(R) II KVM
Smart Card Reader solution - which is compliant with the U.S.
Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) standards - is
ideal for government, financial and other sectors that require the
additional layer of user authentication provided by smart card
technology. Raritan's solution integrates an SCM Microsystems smart
card reader into a newly enhanced user station - a major component
of Raritan's Paragon II KVM system. Widely used by government
agencies and other customers to simplify data center management,
Paragon II provides anytime, non-blocked access to data center
servers and other IT equipment. The built-in reader authenticates
card holders against a third-party external authentication platform
before providing secure access to servers. For additional security
measures, Raritan's all-in-one solution does not store or cache
card data and requires re-authentication when changing targets. The
Raritan solution supports HSPD-12 compliant smart cards, known as
CACs, which are required to gain access to federally-controlled
facilities and computer systems. To date, more than 11 million CACs
have been issued to the Department of Defense and civilian agencies
- making it the largest smart card deployment by the U.S. Raritan
partnered with SCM Microsystems Inc., an industry leader in smart
card readers and interface technology, to develop the Paragon II
security solution. SCM card readers are on the United States GSA
schedule. "We are providing our customers with a complete and
secure KVM solution that leverages Paragon's inherent security
features and the proven smart card reader technologies of SCM, a
major player with a considerable installed base in the U.S.
government," said Anthony Bonaventura, Capitol Region Sales
Director at Raritan. "As federal agencies make the necessary
HSPD-12 investments, it is vital that these organizations are
provided with solutions that are easy to implement, while meeting
the security demands of today's world." Louis Modell, Vice
President of Sales and General Manager, Americas for SCM
Microsystems, added, "Safeguarding government data centers is
critical to U.S. national security. SCM products fill the need for
a smart card interface and have been involved in many government IT
security programs over the past several years as smart card-based
systems have evolved and strengthened. Together, Raritan's Paragon
system and SCM's readers provide a secure and cost efficient
solution to help U.S. federal agencies implement HSPD-12." "With
many military and federal government agencies requiring the use of
Common Access Card (CAC) Cryptographic Logon (CCL) for computer
user authentication, Raritan's integration of CAC smart card
readers into the Paragon II environment will provide fully
compliant, secure access to densely populated server rooms and data
centers," added James Sinkiewicz, Owner and Founder of JSCS
Computer Solutions - a Raritan reseller and a major supplier to the
military and other public agencies in the San Diego, Calif., area.
About the Paragon II Smart Card Reader Solution The Paragon II
Smart Card Reader solution provides all the features and
capabilities of the original Paragon II Enhanced User Station -
including the highest video screen resolutions over the greatest
distance. In addition to the new user station, Raritan has
developed a new USB Computer Interface Module (CIM) for use
specifically with the new security solution. The new user station
and CIM work with existing Paragon II KVM switches with a simple
software update. The solution will be available summer 2007. For
more information and to arrange a demonstration, please visit
http://www.raritan.com/CAC-Reader About SCM Microsystems SCM
Microsystems Inc.
(NASDAQ:SCMMNASDAQ:PrimeNASDAQ:Standard:NASDAQ:SMY) is a leading
supplier of solutions that open the Digital World by enabling
people to conveniently access digital content and services. The
company develops, markets and sells its smart card reader
technology for PC, network and physical access to OEM customers in
the government, financial, and enterprise markets worldwide. Global
headquarters are in Ismaning, Germany. For additional information,
visit the SCM Microsystems web site at http://www.scmmicro.com/.
About Raritan (Raritan.com) Raritan, based in Somerset, N.J., is a
leading provider of management solutions that simplify IT
operations. Based on KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) switches, serial
console servers, management software, power management and remote
connectivity, our secure solutions drive data center and branch
office efficiency and productivity in more than 50,000 locations
around the world. Raritan also serves the OEM market by developing
advanced, hardware-based, remote-management components based on
KVM-over-IP and IPMI technologies. Founded in 1985, Raritan today
has 38 offices worldwide, and its products are distributed in 76
countries. For more information, please visit Raritan.com. All
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Raritan CONTACT: Susana Thompson for Raritan, +1-978-526-1601, ; or
Annika Oelsner of SCM Microsystems, +49 89 9595-5220, , Fax: +49 89
9595-5555 Web site: http://www.raritan.com/
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