Aladdin And PinkRoccade Partner To Offer Cost-Effective Evaluation Program For USB Token-Based PKI Solutions

Market Wire, 20050229

Aladdin Knowledge Systems (NASDAQ: ALDN) today announced the availability of a new evaluation process that provides organizations with a low-cost, stream-lined method of testing PKI authentication solutions. Aladdin's USB-based eToken(TM) authentication device is offered now in conjunction with PinkRoccade's digital certificate solutions to create simple testing environments and enterprise products designed to showcase the powerful benefits of the USB token-digital certificate combination.

PinkRoccade, a leading provider of digital signature solutions, and Software Security Ltd., an Irish-based distributor of Aladdin's eToken USB device, generated the new DigiTest evaluation program and DigiT(TM) (Total Trust Management) enterprise solution in order to illustrate better the functionality and ease of integration for token-based user authentication. The DigiTest evaluation program allows organizations to spend less than $1000 to internally test the authentication solution. Interested organizations purchase five eTokens and PinkRoccade digital certificates that remain active for 40 days. Using DigiTest, organizations can evaluate easily the following authentication processes:

- Interoperability - Encryption functionality - USB token interoperability - Digital signing functionality - Digital certificate security issues - User validation procedures and risks - Digital certificate deployment issues - Digital certificate and browser compatibility

At the conclusion of the 40-day evaluation through DigiTest, organizations then have the full DigiT(TM) (Total Trust Management) enterprise solution available to implement fully the eToken-PinkRoccade digital certificate combination. For added convenience, organizations can purchase additional eTokens and PinkRoccade certificates through local Aladdin resellers/distributors.

"We are delighted to participate in this unique PKI evaluation program that combines the security and ease-of-use of PinkRoccade's products with the portability and powerful security of Aladdin's eToken," said Stephen Leslie, managing director of Software Security Ltd.

"PinkRoccade prides itself on providing secure solutions for real businesses," said Barry O'Neill, Business Development Executive of PinkRoccade." We are particularly delighted to have Aladdin endorse our joint services offering with our Managed DigiT(TM) suite, as this marks the start of a new beginning for secure IT solutions that every business can afford and implement with minimum effort "

For more information regarding the eToken-PinkRoccade offerings, please visit www.pinkroccadedigisign.com/jointservices/aladdin/index.html

eToken(TM) a USB device about the size of a normal house key, is the ultimate device for securing networks and e-Business platforms. It offers a fully portable and cost-effective means to authenticate users and to digitally sign sensitive business transactions.

Utilizing state of the art technology, eToken PRO offers advanced Smart card functionality with a robust onboard cryptographic processor such as 1024-bit RSA, 3xDES and SHA1. eToken PRO offers an unmatched level of physical and logical protection with its ITSEC LE4 Smartcard chip security accreditation. With its onboard 1024-bit RSA processor, eToken PRO is the ideal solution for PKI enabled applications. Since all operations, signing and PKI key generation are done on the token itself, sensitive data is kept away from the hostile environment of the PC.

eToken R2 offers simple yet robust 120bit DESX onboard security functionality as its underlying technology. Both the eToken PRO and the R2 offer enhanced physical features in their newly designed one-piece plastic housing, providing an unmatched tamper-evident and water-resistant container. Support for open, non-proprietary security standards such as Microsoft CAPI & PKCS11, makes integration with security applications quick and smooth. eToken's innovative "Enterprise" solution set also offers out of the box "plug and play" connectivity for various security clients. Securing networks and eBusiness applications has never been as easy and intuitive.

Participation in the eToken Solution Partner Program offers companies who integrate with eToken or promote its implementation with streamlined technical support and joint sales and marketing opportunities. Additional information on the program can be obtained by e-mailing etoken@eAladdin.com.

Aladdin Knowledge Systems

Aladdin (Nasdaq: ALDN) is a leader in digital security, providing solutions for software commerce and Internet security since 1985. Aladdin serves over 30,000 customers worldwide. Aladdin's products include: the USB-based eToken device for user authentication and e-commerce security; the eSafe line of content security solutions that protect PCs and networks against malicious, inappropriate and nonproductive Internet-borne content; HASP and Hardlock, hardware-based software security systems that protect the revenues of developers; and Privilege, a software licensing and distribution platform. Visit Aladdin's Web site at www.eAladdin.com.