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Trusted Computing Group Hosts Seminar on Digital Identity and Protection of Data and Systems at 4th Annual Digital ID World Conference

Business Wire, April 26, 2005

PORTLAND, Ore. -- The Trusted Computing Group (TCG), whose specifications help vendors build products that protect critical data and information, will host a Trusted Computing seminar in conjunction with the Digital ID World Conference May 9-12, at the Hyatt Regency Embarcadero in San Francisco.

Trusted Computing implementation helps protect PCs from malicious attack, data theft, fraud and other computer security problems. Hardware authentication enabled by Trusted Computing can further strengthen identity management processes. Millions of systems worldwide have Trusted Computing capabilities.

"As companies continue to identify digital identity technologies and solutions to integrate, manage and secure the network, Trusted Computing Group provides a good foundation for digital identity initiatives," said Phil Becker, editor in chief, Digital ID World magazine and managing partner of Digital Identity World, LLC.

The free Trusted Computing seminar, "Trusted Computing and Digital Identity: How Are They Related? How Can You Take Advantage of These Technologies?" will be held on Monday, May 9, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., in the Seacliff A/B Room, on the second floor of the Hyatt Regency Embarcadero. Experts from the Trusted Computing Group member companies, including VeriSign and Wave Systems, will speak on the role of Trusted Computing in identity and Web services, developing Trusted Computing applications and case studies of customer experiences with Trusted Computing.

Representatives from TCG member companies also will participate in a panel discussion on Trusted Computing in the event's emerging technology track, on Wednesday, May 11, 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.

About TCG

TCG is an industry standards body formed to develop, define and promote open standards for trusted computing and security technologies, including hardware building blocks and software interfaces, across multiple platforms, peripherals and devices. TCG specifications are designed to enable more secure computing environments without compromising functional integrity, with the primary goal of helping users to protect their information assets from compromise due to external software attack and physical theft.

More information and the organization's specifications are available at www.trustedcomputinggroup.org.

About Digital ID World

Digital ID World, the premier digital identity industry magazine and conference, is the recognized leader in bringing together industry luminaries, vendors and the enterprises that are implementing digital identity technologies. Digital ID World focuses on the technology and trends shaping the identity industry and how identity is solving issues in integration, management and security of networked computing. Information about Digital ID World magazine can be found at http://www.digitalidworld.com/magazine. Information regarding Digital ID World 2005 can be found at the Digital ID World Web site: http://conference.digitalidworld.com/2005/.> Brands and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.