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Passfaces Corporation Releases New Product to Meet Enterprise Demand for Complex Passwords; Passfaces(TM) for Windows Enterprise V3.0

Posted on: Tuesday, 9 May 2006, 09:02 CDT

Passfaces Corporation, the only provider of cognometric authentication solutions today announced its newest product, Passfaces for Windows Enterprise v3.0 which provides a turnkey authentication solution for Microsoft Windows networks. The product is immediately available.

"A growing number of customers have been asking for a solution that would work in their Windows environment and meet Microsoft's requirements for complex passwords. Customers from the healthcare arena, colleges and universities, government agencies, large corporations and legal offices have all expressed an interest in this technology," said Paul Barrett, CEO, Passfaces Corporation. "Passfaces for Windows is an out of the box authentication product that is easy to deploy and one that end users not only find easy to use but actually enjoy using."

Passfaces for Windows Enterprise v3.0 offers the strong authentication provided by Passfaces' patented technology in a Windows environment. It works in all Microsoft(R) Windows network environments and applications allowing network managers to rapidly replace password logons with Passfaces to increase overall network security. Passfaces access is available for local and remote desktop logon, network resource access, RAS, and terminal services. Passfaces for Windows includes Passfaces access for Microsoft Internet Information Server IIS based intranets, extranets, SSL-VPNs, and enterprise Web Services.

One of the biggest security challenges when using complex passwords or other alternatives such as ID tokens or smartcards to improve access security is the creation of problems for end users. Complex passwords are difficult to remember and many users either forget them or write them down. Forgotten passwords result in costly resets. Writing down passwords creates security problems. Or in the case of hardware authenticators, they can easily be lost or stolen. Passfaces solves both sets of problems by offering the complexity required for strong security and the simplicity demanded by users.

"Given the nature of our business, Scott & Scott is committed to deploying leading edge security solutions to keep client data confidential and secure," said Rob Scott, Managing Partner, Scott & Scott, LLP. "After a comprehensive search to select the software that will best meet our needs, Scott & Scott selected Passfaces' authentication technology to secure our Windows XP environment."

"We selected Passfaces for its unique authentication technology leveraging the human ability to recognize faces. We were immediately impressed with the natural power of cognometrics."

Independent Testing

Passfaces for Windows Enterprise was evaluated by Enterprise Solution Group (ESG) using a typical Microsoft(R) Windows XP environment at the company's Baltimore lab. ESG concluded that Passfaces is unique in the authentication market and that using the human ability to recognize faces creates a nearly infallible authentication model. The key differentiator is the use of the natural power of cognometrics. Read more from the report: http://www.passfaces.com/products/windows.htm

About Passfaces

Passfaces, formerly Real User Corporation, is an information security technology company based in Annapolis, Maryland. The Company was founded in 2000 to commercialize an innovative, patented strong authentication technology that leverages the brain's innate cognitive ability to recognize human faces. Our Passfaces(TM) products offer business, financial services, government and OEM customers a cost effective, fully scalable and highly reliable strong authentication solution that supports business risk management objectives and is both liked and trusted by users. For additional information and to demo Passfaces technology, see: www.passfaces.com

About Scott & Scott, LLP

Scott & Scott (www.scottandscottllp.com) is a leading national law and technology services firm dedicated to helping senior executives assess and reduce the legal, financial, and regulatory risks associated with IT compliance management. Our professionals provide software audit defense and IT compliance solutions, all protected by the attorney-client and work-product privileges. Scott & Scott is trusted by large enterprises, mid-market companies, and vertical market leaders in a variety of industries, including architecture, engineering, financial services, and energy. These companies rely on Scott & Scott for superior, unbiased legal and technology services for IT compliance.

Independent Technology Evaluation

Passfaces for Windows Enterprise was evaluated by Enterprise Solution Group (ESG) using a typical Microsoft(R) Windows XP environment at the company's Baltimore lab. Scores were assigned and tabulated based on a scale of 1-5 with 5, Exceeds Expectations, the highest score.

ESG concluded that Passfaces is unique in the authentication market and that using the human ability to recognize faces creates a nearly infallible authentication model. The key differentiator is the harnessed power of cognometrics. The reduction in Help Desk calls requesting password resets is a quantifiable benefit. ESG Independent Technology Evaluation Category Score Comments --------------------- -------- --------------------------------------- Training Process 4.5 Steps users & administrators though process Ease of Use 5.0 Very, very easy to learn and use Installation Process 4.0 Very easy if instructions are followed Documentation 4.5 Covers all install, administration, and use Support Program 4.5 Follows most industry standard programs Platform Availability 4.0 Supports most Microsoft platforms Cost of Ownership 5.0 Reduced password resets will cover the cost

About ESG

Enterprise Solutions Group is a business solutions company, headquartered in Hunt Valley, MD. ESG is an industry leader in the design and delivery of total business solutions serving clients around the globe. ESG's goal is to provide customer service excellence through understanding business needs and developing a practical solutions for all management needs. Considered a pioneer utilizing the most innovative business process designs, ESG offers a complete set of solutions practices in Business Process, Information Technology, Legal & Compliance, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Project Management. With clients in healthcare, financial services, and the public sector, ESG embraces a customer-centric culture of values, principles, and world-class techniques that have proven successful over time. For more information on ESG, please visit www.EnterpriseSolutionsGroup.com.

Source: Business Wire

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