Tech Bytes: FDIC to Use Entrust Authentication Tools

Entrust Technologies Inc. said it has added the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. to its growing list of government customers.

The FDIC will rely on several Entrust authentication products and capabilities-including the Integrated Cryptographic Engine and a key management tool kit-to secure electronic mail, other in-house business processes, and desktop computers.

"Entrust's FIPS 140-1 validation was very important to the FDIC," said Entrust president John Ryan, referring to a security standard for government agencies.

"Also, the implementation of commercial key backup and recovery features in the Entrust product allows FDIC to have access to encrypted information should an employee ever forget a password or leave the organization," Mr. Ryan said.

Separately, Entrust said its EntrustFile Toolkit was certified in December by the National Computer Security Association. The certification, valid for one year, reflects passage of several stress tests, part of an association program to improve commercial security and risk management.