ntl:Telewest Business Strengthens Authentication Capabilities for Remote Worker Services

OTTAWA, ONTARIO, Jan 22 (MARKET WIRE) --
- Two-factor authentication increases positive identification assurances
for remote workers connecting to corporate networks

- Enhancement complies with upcoming security legislation for local
authorities

- Service uses cloud-based technologies to enable fast, cost-effective
deployments

ntl:Telewest Business today announced that it has strengthened its
authentication practices for services that enable remote workers to
access corporate networks. The two-factor authentication services will
give private and public sector customer's greater capabilities to
positively identify remote workers when they attempt access.

This added layer of security will harden network defences for businesses
seeking to extend flexible working practices and local authorities
needing to comply with the new GCSx Code of Connection, which states that
all public sector workers must adhere to higher level security controls
when remotely accessing internal systems. It uses technology from
CRYPTOCard, a leading developer of two-factor authentication (2FA)
technology.

The reliance of workers accessing corporate networks when away from the
office has heightened the security requirements for organisations needing
to manage an increasingly mobile workforce. This can expose organisations
to a multitude of security risks, which could result in customer and
public information being viewed on the wrong side of a corporate
firewall. Two-factor authentication delivers a higher level of
authentication assurance, in the form of a one-time-password token used
in conjunction with the user's Personal Identification Number (PIN).

The new service works as a two-factor authentication solution, which
requires each user to enter a one-time password before they are allowed
to access corporate network resources. This eliminates weak 'static'
passwords that can be easily cracked or hacked and could be forgotten or
mismanaged by the user. IT managers can choose whether to roll out the
passwords as hardware tokens or in software form, such as SMSs, depending
on the organisation's preferences.

"The news that the government plans to extend flexible working rights to
an estimated 4.5 million people greatly impacts the IT department, who
will ultimately be responsible for securing the technology to make this
possible," said Andrew McGrath, Commercial Director of ntl:Telewest
Business. "We wanted to give IT managers a choice to add another layer of
employee authentication, which would make it even harder for intruders to
access their intellectual property. With employees having to provide two
pieces of information to identify themselves before they are granted
access to the corporate network, the IT manager can rest assured that
their information is secure end-to-end, whether a user is in the office,
on the move, or working from home.

"By adding this solution to our remote working portfolio, we are
responding to this demand for enhanced security. As the service leverages
cloud-based technologies it requires no up-front networking investment,
so it is very cost-effective and quick to deploy," said Mr McGrath.

Flexible working is revolutionising working practices in the UK with its
ability to improve work/life balance and enable cost and environmental
savings. The widespread availability of high-speed broadband connections
has made it comparatively simple to grant workers remote access to
company networks. Ultimately compliance with flexible working practices
will be made easier as businesses and public sector bodies become
satisfied that their sensitive data is secure.

Neil Hollister, CEO and Chairman, CRYPTOCard, said "As workforce mobility
and remote working strategies continue to evolve so the need to ensure
trusted and secure connectivity becomes paramount to any remote access
offering. As the market leader in providing technically advanced,
adaptable and cost-effective managed authentication solutions we're
delighted that ntl:Telewest Business has chosen CRYPTOCard as its partner
to underpin its enhanced authentication services."

About ntl:Telewest Business

ntl:Telewest Business has the most technically advanced of the UK's two
national networks. Its vast nation-wide Next Generation Network provides
businesses, public sector organisations and service providers across the
UK with a complete portfolio of advanced data, internet and voice
services. The 13billion pounds sterling network is flexible, scalable and
is already built out to more than 38,000 street cabinets across the UK.

As part of a commitment to deliver superior customer service,
ntl:Telewest Business sales and support teams are located in close
proximity to its customers in over 40 centres across the UK.

ntl:Telewest Business is trusted to provide critical communications to
high profile customers including: Birmingham City Council, Yorkshire
Water and EasyJet.

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About CRYPTOCard

With the best token technology in the industry and the lowest total cost
of ownership, CRYPTOCard offers unsurpassed value in solutions for
positively identifying individuals before giving them access to
applications, data and networks. Twenty years of technical achievements
have won CRYPTOCard the trust of thousands of organizations in over
seventy countries. CRYPTOCard's solutions reduce the risks associated
with remote access and web-based processes, and increase compliance, at a
price all businesses can afford. The only company to offer authentication
in server-based, managed service and build-it-yourself options,
CRYPTOCard provides the most flexible solutions on the market.

Contacts:
CRYPTOCARD Media Inquiries:
PRceptive Communications Inc.
Kathryn Schwab
613-858-4407
kschwab@prceptive.com

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