SafeScrypt introduces Global Roaming Service for usage of Digital Signatures

Hyderabad, December , 2002: SafeScrypt Ltd., India’s First Licensed Certifying Authority has made use of Digital Certificates even more convenient for users with the introduction of their new Secure Roaming Digital Certificate Service (SRDCS). With this new service, individual or enterprise customers can securely access their digital certificates and digitally sign transactions from virtually any internet-enabled PC or device from anywhere in the world.

Previously, a Digital Signature could only be used from a fixed computer terminal where the digital certificate encryption key was stored. If the user wanted to digitally sign information from another terminal, the private key would need to be exported onto a smart card or USB token and then loaded onto that computer.

With this groundbreaking high technology service, it is no longer required to operate from a fixed terminal or carry the digital key on a card for use on a smart card reader equipped terminal. Users can be anywhere in the world and download digital certificates and their private keys from secure internet servers and use their digital certificates from the same device. For enhanced security, the private key is split and stored across multiple secure internet servers, making it impossible for intruders or malevolent insiders to crack and manipulate the code. After the user finishes using the digital certificate from the remote computer, the private key is destroyed automatically, bringing in enhanced security into the digital certification system. This roaming service is tremendously beneficial for a vast range of uses ranging from online banking, stock trading or even sending out signed emails from home or work PCs, Internet Kiosks etc. - anytime and anywhere.

Commenting on the introduction of this new service, Mr. K. Dasaratharaman, Managing Director, SafeScrypt said, " We are constantly endeavoring to provide additional solutions for our customers so that they can get the best of security and convenience in all their E-transactions. This is one more step in that direction."

SafeScrypt Ltd., provides Internet Trust and Security services and solutions to a fast expanding global Electronic communication and transactions market. Professionally managed as an independent profit center, SafeScrypt is a 100 per cent subsidiary of Sify Ltd., India’s premier Internet, Network and e-Commerce services provider. To provide the best of breed solutions, SafeScrypt has partnered with VeriSign Inc. - the world leader in Digital Trust Services. The Indian IT Act 2000 has granted digitally signed information the same status as physically signed informaiton acceptable in the Indian courts of law, provided the Digital Certificate is issued by a licensed Certifying Authority (CA). In February 2002, SafeScrypt became the first company in India to receive a license to issue digital certificates from the Controller of Certifying Authorities (CCA), Ministry of IT.

Reachout's News Bureau
-December '2002

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