FireID Launches First Two-Factor Universal Personal Authenticator for Mobile Phones...

FireID Launches First Two-Factor Universal Personal Authenticator for Mobile
Phones at RSA

Breakthrough Technology Turns Any Smart Phone into a Self-contained
One-Time-Password Generator with Multiple Tokens on One Device; Enables Secure
VPN Access and Online Transactions without Extra Hardware or Risky SMS
Password Transmission

STELLENBOSCH, South Africa and SAN FRANCISCO, April 21 /PRNewswire/ -- RSA
Conference -- FireID, a leading provider of world-class security applications
for mobile authentication, today announced the U.S. launch of its
revolutionary FireID universal personal authenticator that turns any mobile
phone into a convenient and powerful self-contained, one-time-password (OTP)
generator to enable highly secure VPN access and online transactions.

FireID instantly provides users with the most secure strong personal
authentication wherever and whenever it is required - even when no cell
service is available - by generating random OTPs on demand. For end-users,
FireID essentially eliminates the need to remember passwords or carry hardware
tokens, and it provides superior security by eliminating risky SMS
transmission of OTPs. For businesses, FireID ensures highly-secure access to
VPNs and user accounts without the overhead and logistical issues associated
with hardware management.

"FireID is unmatched in the level of convenience and security it provides to
both companies and end users," said Tom Crowley, U.S. representative for
FireID. "It is the ideal solution for any business that requires a highly
secure connection - from online shopping and banking sites to corporations
that depend on secure VPN access. With no additional hardware to carry and no
worries about key fobs being lost or stolen or passwords being intercepted
over SMS, FireID is raising the bar for ease of accessibility and security in
the mobile computing space."

The FireID Trifecta: Convenience, Security and Mobility
"The efficiency and convenience of online banking, shopping and office VPN
access has made these tools nearly indispensable in our fast-paced world.
Unfortunately, the proliferation of these technologies has also made them
prime targets for hackers who steal passwords and wreak havoc on personal
identity and company networks," said Justin Stanford, founder of FireID.
"FireID resolves some of the most vexing security issues inherent in our
mobile society with a simple solution to meet the world's growing
authentication needs."

Traditional simple or repeated passwords are practically obsolete; they are
not only easy to crack, but also hard to remember. Password overload often
drives some users to write down or store their passwords, putting themselves
as well as their banks, employers and favorite shopping sites, at risk for
theft and infiltration. Even a robust password ciphering system is at risk
from key-loggers, which can capture user's key strokes, and "tempest" methods
that can capture keystrokes remotely from up to 20 meters away.

FireID virtually eliminates these risks by combining the power of convenience
with the high-level security required in today's mobile environment. FireID's
easy-to-install mobile token-generation app allows users carry multiple tokens
and instantly generate random OTPs right on their phone. When the user types
the OTP into the website or application desired, the software authenticates
the OTP against the FireID server. Once authentication is granted, the user
logs in and the OTP expires to prevent future access.

Low Cost, Low Maintenance Alternative to Hardware
In addition to its added convenience and security, FireID's seamless
integration and simple deployment make it a cost-effective and easy-to-manage
alternative to conventional key fobs and hardware tokens. FireID is the only
mobile security solution that allows users to maintain multiple tokens on one
device. The FireID application is also compatible with nearly any mobile
device, unlike other solutions for which there are specific apps required for
specific devices. For companies whose users each carry different brands and
models of devices, this means less software and compatibility issues to worry
about.

A fixed annual cost per user, along with no ongoing server or maintenance
costs, make for a lower cost of ownership relative to traditional hardware
distribution and management.

The system integrates smoothly with any existing infrastructure using SOAP and
RADIUS protocols through a real time link with any set of user information
data sources, such as SQL databases. FireID is both OATH and FIPS compliant,
providing additional security and peace of mind for business customers. For
end users, the FireID mobile token application is quickly and easily
downloaded and deployed at no cost.

For VPN deployments, FireID supports fine-grained permissions that allow
administrators to enable multiple operators at varying levels -- from helpdesk
operators able to perform simple user tasks, to super administrators with full
control.

FireID representatives will be on hand to demo the service at Booth #2539
throughout the RSA(R) Conference. For more information, visit www.fireid.com.

About FireID
Founded in 2006, FireID is a software development company based in
Stellenbosch, South Africa. FireID's flagship universal personal authenticator
solution for mobile phones has emerged as a world-class security application
designed to meet the growing authentication needs of corporations, government
agencies and end-users who require highly secure and convenient online access
to password protected accounts. For more information, visit www.fireid.com.

SOURCE FireID

Tony Keller of SS|PR, +1-719-634-8279, tkeller@sspr.com, for FireID