VeriSign Publishes Security Framework to Help Companies Protect RFID-Enabled Trading Partner Networks
Security Enhancements Integrated into EPC Starter Service Help Businesses Evolve RFID Projects from Hardware Deployment to Supply Chain Collaboration
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA., March 2, 2005 - VeriSign, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRSN), the leading provider of intelligent infrastructure services for the Internet and telecommunications networks, today published a security framework for companies looking to extend their RFID programs from tags and readers to sharing supply chain data securely with trading partners.
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To get a return on their RFID investments, companies must now look beyond the warehouse, said Mark McLaughlin, senior vice president of VeriSigns Naming and Directory Services. Now that most companies have made initial investments in RFID tag and reader infrastructure, the next step is to determine how to use product movement data to gain visibility throughout the supply chain.
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VeriSigns security framework, www.verisign.com/epc is intended to help companies and organizations in the public and private sectors secure information for collaborative processes in an increasingly networked, global supply chain. VeriSign is a recognized leader in providing security solutions for 93 percent of Fortune 500 companies and more than 450,000 Web sites.
We take further precautions to protect the security and privacy of the information stored on our computer networks.
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Fortunately, you can protect your network from these Internet hackers by purchasing and installing a firewall. A firewall is a program that protects computers from users on other networks (remember, the Internet is another network). In fact, a firewall can protect computers from other computers, but if you have a network, you don't want to isolate your computer from the other computers on your network.
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Before companies can start sharing critical information over the Internet, security is a must, said Yale Tankus, vice president Partnerships and Alliances, Management Software Business, HP. VeriSigns security framework provides useful direction to supply chain executives to help them understand how existing security technologies can mitigate the risks of sharing data over the Internet.
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The paper published today outlines security enhancements for RFID-enabled trading partner networks and details how proven technologies have been applied to secure commerce and communications. These same technologies are now featured in an upgraded version of the EPC Starter Service to provide authentication, data protection, and access control.
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To download a copy of VeriSigns security framework or to learn more about the enhancements to the EPC Starter Service, access http://www.verisign.com/epc.
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About VeriSign
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VeriSign, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRSN) operates intelligent infrastructure services that enable businesses and individuals to find, connect, secure, and transact across todays complex global networks. Additional news and information about the company is available at www.verisign.com.
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For more information, contact:
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VeriSign Media Relations: Patrick Burns, pburns@verisign.com, 703-948-4471
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VeriSign Investor Relations: Tom McCallum, tmccallum@verisign.com, 650-426-3744
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Statements in this announcement other than historical data and information constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause VeriSign's actual results to differ materially from those stated or implied by such forward-looking statements. The potential risks and uncertainties include, among others, (1) the uncertainty of future revenue and profitability and potential fluctuations in quarterly operating results due to such factors as the inability of VeriSign to successfully develop and market new products and services and customer acceptance of any new products or services, including VeriSign's EPC Starter Services; (2) the possibility that VeriSigns announced new services: (a) may be dependent on VeriSigns ability to procure or maintain beneficial arrangements with essential vendors or suppliers; or (b) may not result in additional customers, profits or revenues; and (3) increased competition and pricing pressures. More information about potential factors that could affect the company's business and financial results is included in VeriSign's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003 and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. VeriSign undertakes no obligation to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this press release.
