SCM Microsystems Unveils Secure USB Token for Passwords, Network Identities
June 24 2008 - 3:08PM
PR Newswire (US)
Convenient and Secure Access Solution Receives SME Innovation Award
for IT Security ISMANING, Germany, June 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/
-- SCM Microsystems, Inc.
(NASDAQ:SCMMNASDAQ:PrimeNASDAQ:Standard:NASDAQ:SMY), a leading
provider of solutions that open the Digital World, today announced
CHIPDRIVE(R) MyKey(TM), a new, highly secure USB device that makes
it safer and easier for people to access the Internet and
information networks. Based on smart card technology, CHIPDRIVE
MyKey is a personal device that stores passwords, credit card
numbers and other sensitive information. It works with a simple
application that facilitates filling in username/password logins
and online forms. Users insert it into a USB slot on a PC or
notebook and enter a PIN (Personal Identification Number) to
automatically answer login password requests, access personal data
and easily fill in online forms to streamline shopping and other
interactions with Web-based services. CHIPDRIVE MyKey is convenient
for users because it eliminates the need to remember multiple
passwords and because it can be used safely anywhere. The compact
device holds the encrypted information instead of the PC, so once
the device is removed the information is not available to anyone
else. This better protects privacy, identity and sensitive data,
particularly in situations where others may have access to the
computer, such as at work or at Internet cafes or airport kiosks.
For its CHIPDRIVE MyKey solution, SCM Microsystems received a 2008
Innovation Award for IT Security from the German-based Initiative
for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs), an organization that
provides IT consulting and market trend analysis. Since 2004, the
Innovation Award has been presented annually for select new
products based on criteria including benefit, innovation, and
suitability for SMEs. The award jury consists of scientists,
industry experts and specialized journalists. This year's jury
evaluated 1,600 products, solutions and services for SMEs. "The
fact that the judges selected CHIPDRIVE MyKey from a field of 1,600
entries is a great testimony to the work of our team and how well
our solution fits the needs of today's IT security market," said
Dietmar Wendling, vice president marketing of SCM Microsystems. "We
are also excited that SCM's CHIPDRIVE brand is gaining recognition
for its easy to use productivity and security solutions for small
and medium businesses." The CHIPDRIVE MyKey package includes the
CHIPDRIVE MyKey USB Token, a pre-cut CHIPDRIVE Masterkey 24k chip
card and accompanying software on CD-ROM. More information is
available at http://www.chipdrive.net/. About CHIPDRIVE Through its
CHIPDRIVE product line, SCM Microsystems offers affordable,
customized solutions for security, authentication, home banking and
e-commerce to small and medium-sized enterprises and individuals.
CHIPDRIVE secure card readers are based on industry standards and
are ideal for providing user authentication and home banking. Smart
card-based software solutions for applications such as network
logon and time recording round off the range of CHIPDRIVE products.
CHIPDRIVE stands for compatibility with industrial standards, easy
handling and highest possible security. For more information,
please visit http://www.chipdrive.net/. About SCM Microsystems SCM
Microsystems is a leading provider of solutions that open the
Digital World by enabling people to conveniently access digital
content and services. The company develops, markets and sells the
industry's broadest range of smart card reader technology for
secure PC, network and physical access and digital media readers
for transfer of digital content to OEM customers in the government,
financial, enterprise, consumer electronics and photographic
equipment markets worldwide. Global headquarters are in Ismaning,
Germany. For additional information, visit the SCM Microsystems web
site at http://www.scmmicro.com/. Note: CHIPDRIVE is a registered
trademark and MyKey is a trademark of SCM Microsystems. All
trademarks are the property of their respective owners. DATASOURCE:
SCM Microsystems, Inc. CONTACT: Annika Oelsner, +49 89 9595-5220, ,
or Darby Dye, +1-510-249-4883, , both of SCM Microsystems, Inc. Web
site: http://www.scmmicro.com/ http://www.chipdrive.net/
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