Florida State University System, Department of Education and Public
Service Commission Among the First to Comply with New Requirements by
Using Route1 MobiKEY
TORONTO, July 17 /CNW/ - Route1, Inc.(TM) (TSX-V:ROI), a market leader in
providing secure, identity-managed remote computing solutions, today announced
that the Route1 MobiKEY(TM) embraces the new federal requirements for laptop
encryption and two-factor authentication mandated for civilian agencies. A
number of state agencies in Florida-including the State University System, the
Department of Education and the Public Service Commission-have embraced
Route1's solution, which utilizes military-grade security to provide secure
remote access to desktop and network resources in full compliance with the new
mandate.
Following a wave of high profile data thefts and major security breeches
involving remote access or the theft of government laptop computers containing
sensitive personal information, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) gave
federal agencies until August 7, 2006 to implement new data security
requirements to protect sensitive data. Among the recommendations is the
encryption of all sensitive data on mobile devices; token- or card-based
two-factor authentication for remote access; and the tracking of data
extracted from federal databases.
"Route1 welcomes the new federal guidelines for remote access and data
security," said Andrew White, CEO of Route1. "With Route1's smart card-enabled
technology we are able to bridge the gap between the need for security levels
that meet the strict new federal requirements and user requirements for remote
access and flexibility."
Fully compliant with new federal requirements, Route1's MobiKEY is an
ultra-portable computing solution embedded on a cryptographically-enabled USB
token device that stores a user's identity to ensure secure access to desktop
and network resources from any Internet-enabled, Windows-based PC. The MobiKEY
is a virus, malware and attack resistant solution which eases concerns that
network administrators have about exposure to vulnerabilities through access
from outside corporate environments. Since access is initiated from inside the
corporate firewall, MobiKEY completely eliminates the threat of unauthorized
access.
Route1 Channel Partners
Route1 meets the needs of its customers by selling its solution through
an extensive network of highly specialized global channel partners, such as
Six X Telecom Corp. Based in Lakeland, Florida, Six X is an ISO TL9000
certified supplier to the federal government and is recognized as a national
diversity supplier of telecommunications products and related value-added
solutions. The company is an accredited reseller of Route1 products in North
America, Bermuda and the Caribbean (excluding Puerto Rico). Six X is also the
primary reseller of Route1 technology to the U.S. Federal Government, and sole
reseller to all branches of the Florida State Government. For more information
visit www.6xtel.com, or call 863-667-4467.
About Route1, Inc.
Route1 is a trusted provider of secure, identity-managed computing
solutions that redefine the way people work. Route1's technology empowers the
workforce to securely extend access to their data, applications and network
resources beyond the boundaries of the workplace. At the heart of Route1's
solution is MobiNET, a service delivery platform for secure identity
management. MobiNET works in tandem with the MobiKEY, an ultra-portable
computing device that securely connects users to their desktop and network
resources from any Internet-enabled Windows-based PC. Headquartered in
Toronto, Route1 is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (symbol: ROI) and has
offices in New York, California, the UK, and Florida. For more information,
visit www.route1.com.
This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation
of an offer to buy any of the securities in the United States. The
securities have not been and will not be registered under the United
States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "U.S. Securities Act") or
any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the
United States or to U.S. Persons unless registered under the U.S.
Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or an exemption from
such registration is available.
Note to Editors
Spokespersons from the following state agencies, who have successfully
implemented Route1's secure access solution in compliance with new federal
requirements, are available for interview on request:
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- Board of Governors of the State University System of Florida
- Office of Technology and Information Services, Florida Department of
Education
- Florida Public Service Commission
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accuracy.
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