Apriva Smart Card Reader for Two Factor Authentication and NAC Capabilities also certified to Protect Against Security Threats from Device Loss
McLean, Virginia, – June 26, 2008 – Trust Digital, the leading enterprise mobility management provider, today announced the company's smartphone security software client is the only mobile product that meets the latest updates to the Defense Information Systems Agency's (DISA) Wireless Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) for Windows Mobile Messaging Wireless Email Systems for the Department of Defense (DoD).
DISA's STIG for Windows Mobile Messaging provides guidelines for the installation, configuration and operation of non-Blackberry Exchange email systems for the DoD and it was recently updated to include device support for Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0. Using Trust Digital's mobility management software, the Windows Mobile devices were able to meet some of the rigorous standards set forth in the STIG, such as required actions if a wireless email handheld device is lost or stolen, authenticated login procedures to unlock a wireless email device, Bluetooth security and more. Because of the STIG certification, large portions of DoD users are now permitted to securely access email using open market Microsoft Windows Mobile devices.
In addition to the Windows Mobile 6.0 certification, the Apriva smart card reader was also certified for two-factor authentication. The smart card reader, commonly referred to as a CAC card, is used for identification and authentication to DoD systems, and is required for FIPS-201 and HSPD-12 compliance. The addition of the Apriva smart card reader now allows agencies complying with the DISA STIG for Windows Mobile Messaging to have a choice of smart card vendors.
Trust Digital is the only mobility management platform tested and approved to secure Microsoft Windows Mobile and Exchange solutions per the updated DISA STIG, giving government agencies an advanced solution that offers reliability and improved security for email. Because there is no third-party network operations center (NOC) and messages stay within a "native" NOC, classified message incidents are mitigated, giving the DoD and other Federal agencies tighter control of information, as well as enhanced auditing capabilities, features unavailable with existing BlackBerry® solutions.
COMMENTARY
"Secure communications are mission critical to US Federal Government customers. It's not a matter of 'nice to have,' it is a matter of necessity. We at Microsoft take this requirement very seriously and as such, have teamed with best of breed partners like Trust Digital to ensure the integrity and continued protection of our national defense IT systems. Trust Digital has been a leader in the data at rest, device management, and two-factor authorization areas. The Microsoft Corporation selected Trust Digital as a partner because they have consistently demonstrated excellence in their macro approach to security and associated products. We feel that partnering with Trust Digital gives our customers state of the art, cost efficient solutions they are looking for," said Randy Siegel, chief mobile strategist, Microsoft Federal.
"We continually work closely with government agencies like DISA and the NSA to ensure our mobility management platform meets strict DoD security guidelines as mobile technology changes," said Dan Dearing, vice president of marketing and product management, for Trust Digital. "Our support for the updated STIG gives DoD users greater device choice while also providing IT with greater flexibility to secure them."
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About Trust Digital
Trust Digital is the leading provider of enterprise mobility management software for government organizations and Global 2000 companies. IT organizations rely on Trust Digital's solution to cost-effectively secure, rapidly deploy and centrally manage their smartphones. Trust Digital’s unique software-overlay methodology simplifies how IT administrators and help desk specialists implement policies, assist users and enforce compliance for mobile applications. Recipient of the 2007 SC Magazine Award for Best Mobile Device Security Solution, Trust Digital’s software platform is helping secure and manage the mobile workforce. For more information, please visit our website, www.trustdigital.com.
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