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PhoneFactor™ Named Reader Trust Finalist in 2008 SC Magazine Awards Program

PhoneFactor, Tokenless Two-Factor Authentication, Voted Finalist for Best Multi-Factor Solution

OVERLAND PARK, KS (December 12, 2007) – For the second year in a row, Positive Networks has been recognized for outstanding achievement in information-technology security by SC Magazine. This year, Positive Networks’ PhoneFactor authentication service was named a finalist in the Reader Trust Award Category as a Best Second- and Multi-Factor Solution. Last year, Positive Networks was recognized as a finalist for being one of the best new security companies.

PhoneFactor is a free phone-based two-factor solution that eliminates the need for expensive tokens and other devices. Users instantly receive a call when logging in and press # to authenticate. It works with any phone, anywhere in the world. PhoneFactor is easy to implement and seamlessly integrates with any VPN, enterprise application, or website. There are no tokens to mail, no hardware to buy, and no user software to install making it easy and cost effective to enable PhoneFactor for all users. PhoneFactor’s strong out-of-band authentication is not susceptible to man-in-the-middle attacks or keystroke logging and enables compliance with FFIEC and PCI DSS.

PhoneFactor was among more than 600 entries submitted in more than 30 technology categories. Finalists of the SC Magazine Awards program are determined through voting conducted by the publication’s readers. Readers vote for what they view as the solution that is most effective at helping them to address the problems for which it was designed.

“SC Magazine readers have voted to recognize the efforts of companies such as Positive Networks whose products are in the trenches with them on a daily basis, helping them in the battle for a more secure enterprise,” said SC Magazine Editor-in-Chief Illena Armstrong.

“It’s an honor to be selected as a finalist in the prestigious SC Magazine Awards,” said Tim Sutton, CEO for Positive Networks. “PhoneFactor eliminates the need for an extra authentication device like a smart card or token, instead it uses something you already have – your phone. Recognition from the readers of SC Magazine reinforces the value, ease of implementation, and security that PhoneFactor instantly provides worldwide.”

The annual SC Magazine Awards have recognized security’s key contributors and outstanding products for more than a decade. As the industry’s preeminent award program, individuals, brands and products shortlisted address not only the challenges prominent today, but also the emerging threat landscape of tomorrow.

Winners of this year’s awards will be announced at an exclusive awards event to be held in San Francisco April 8th, 2008.

About SC Magazine
SC Magazine provides IT security professionals with in-depth and unbiased information through timely news, comprehensive analysis, cutting-edge features, contributions from thought leaders and the best, most extensive collection of product reviews in the business. By offering a consolidated view of IT security through independent product tests and well-researched editorial content that provides the contextual backdrop for how these IT security tools will address larger demands put on businesses today, SC Magazine enables IT security pros to make the right security decisions for their companies. The brand’s portfolio includes the SC Magazine Awards, SC Directory, SC Magazine Newswire and SC Magazine IT Security Executives Forums.

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Positive Networks is a leading provider of security products and services, including the award-winning PhoneFactor™ two-factor authentication and identity protection service, and the PositivePRO™ remote access service. Awards include: “Best-in-Class” Service Provider by Stratecast Partners, finalist for SC Magazine Excellence Award, AlwaysON AO100, Info Security Product Guide Product Excellence Award winner. For more information, please call 877-668-6536 or visit www.phonefactor.com
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