GeoTrust, Ernst & Young, Marsh, Equifax and SGS Kick-Off Three City Seminar Series on Managing eMarketplace Transaction Risk

Business Wire, Sept 20, 2000

Business Editors

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 20, 2000

How to Conduct Global eCommerce and Mitigate Security Concerns

GeoTrust, Inc. (www.geotrust.com), building the global standard to identify authentic, credible trading partners over the Internet, today announced it will be hosting seminars and workshops on topics related to business-to-business (B2B) online trust and security. The events are open to anyone with an interest in B2B eCommerce issues.

Presenters and instructors are drawn from industry, academia, consortiums and government to share their expertise for the benefit of attendees. These one-day seminars will focus on how to manage transaction risks in business eMarketplaces for executives, directors, and managers. The series will kick off October 4, 2000 in Chicago, followed by October 11, 2000 in Palo Alto, CA., and October 25, 2000 in Boston, MA. More information on the seminar series can be found at www.geotrust.com.

Using the Web for business opens a world of global opportunities -- and risks. By offering this seminar series, GeoTrust is helping companies mitigate these risks and leverage the Web's capabilities for cutting costs and entering new markets with confidence. Featured speakers include:

--Paul Penler, Sr. Manager Assurance and Advisory Services, Ernst & Young LLP

The Future of Business eCommerce - Key areas of focus will include how eCommerce is impacting industry, the best opportunities for buying and selling online, and how to evaluate on-line transaction risk.

--Hal Loevy, Vice President of Global Strategy and Development for SGSonSITE, a division of SGS Societe Generale de Surveillance & Lucy Garrick, VP Trust Model and Metrics, GeoTrust, Inc.

Mitigating Risk in Online Transactions - Key areas of focus will be learning how to perform due diligence online, analyzing business practices in light of the Web's capabilities, and strengthening business relationships with on-line partners.

--Neal Creighton, VP and GM Digital Certificate Services, Equifax Secure, Inc.

Technology's Role in Reducing Transaction Risks - Key areas of focus will be using digital certificates and signatures, the role of encryption and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) in secure negotiations and transactions, and performing a simple eMarketplace trust evaluation

--Emily Freeman, Sr. VP and Practice Leader for e-Business Risk Solutions, Marsh, Inc.

The Value of Insurance in eMarketplaces - Key areas of focus will be developing trends in on-line risk insurance and insurance and the global market

--Jothy Rosenberg, President and COO, GeoTrust, Inc.

Risk Management Solution - Key areas of focus will be on performing on-line due diligence, ensuring site and negotiation security, and acquiring insurance designed for eBusiness transactions.

About GeoTrust, Inc.

GeoTrust, Inc. is a leader in the emerging field of online trust. With its suite of services and strategic industry partnerships, the company reduces the risk within b-to-b digital marketplaces by providing buyers and sellers with instant access to a participant's trust profile in an online transaction. Built upon a comprehensive collection of participant-disclosed data, third party and customer feedback data that encompasses reputation, policies, practices and performance history, these trust profiles ensure that every digital handshake can be made with confidence.