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Ensuring data privacy and integrity from the IoT edge are critical when decisions and actions are taken based on business analytics derived from the collected data

BOXBOROUGH, Mass. and SAN FRANCISCO (PRWEB)
February 24, 2020

BOXBOROUGH, MA and SAN FRANCISCO, CA February 24, 2020 – At the RSA® Conference 2020 in San Francisco, California, Allegro Software, a leading supplier of security and connectivity software for the Internet of Things (IoT), today announced an advanced solution for securing data-in-motion with Transport Layer Security (TLS) version 1.3 in their RomSTL (TLS Client and Server) software toolkit. TLS is considered the standard for encrypting data-in-motion and the latest version, TLS v1.3, provides improved privacy, performance, and end-to-end data security. As a result, global enterprises are rapidly adopting the standard. With the majority of cloud service providers having deployed TLS v1.3, the time is ideal for IoT devices to add improved security and do the same. Allegro’s RomSTL fully supports TLS v1.3 and is ideally suited for use in edge devices deployed in transportation, military, energy, healthcare and other critical infrastructure environments where securing data-in-motion is a requirement.

ROMSTL FOR IOT EDGE DEVICES: FASTER AND MORE SECURE TLS

Billions of IoT edge devices are finding their way into Department of Homeland Security (DHS) designated critical infrastructure ecosystems. The rich data streams from these edge devices drive next generation digital business systems, operational ecosystems, and valuable business outcomes. Data integrity is critical to harness the full benefits of these business outcomes. TLS provides a critical component for maintaining privacy and data integrity between deployed IoT edge devices and their cloud-based ecosystems.

Engineered for resource constraint IoT devices, Allegro’s RomSTL delivers the latest in standards-based data-in-motion encryption with support for TLS v1.3. The latest standard increases performance with improved handshaking protocols cutting encryption latency in half. The standard also improves security by simplifying the protocol and removing obsolete and insecure features of TLS 1.2 including SHA-1, RC4, DES, 3DES, AES-CBC, MD5, arbitrary Diffie-Hellman groups (CVE-2016-0701), and EXPORT strength ciphers. A member of the Allegro EdgeAgent Suite, a robust collection of security and connectivity components, RomSTL is highly configurable to meet the exacting needs of your IoT edge device.

IOT EDGE DEVICES UTILIZING TLS 1.3 WITH FIPS 140-2 VALIDATED CRYPTOGRAPHY

In addition to supporting TLS 1.3, Allegro’s RomSTL leverages FIPS 140-2 validated cryptography from the Allegro Cryptography Engine (ACE) for all data encryption. ACE is specifically designed to meet the critical needs of embedded IoT computing environments and is one of the smallest, fastest, and most comprehensive FIPS 140-2 validated modules on the market. ACE enables IoT device developers to perform bulk encryption and decryption, message digests, digital signature creation and validation, and key generation and exchange. ACE includes a platform-independent implementation of the NSA-defined Suite B suite of cryptographic algorithms, as well as other FIPS-approved algorithms.

“The scale of data being generated by IoT devices is unlike anything seen before. Ensuring data privacy and integrity from the IoT edge are critical when decisions and actions are taken based on business analytics derived from the collected data,” says Bob Van Andel, President of Allegro. “The utilization of the latest TLS 1.3 standard combined with Allegro’s FIPS 140-2 validated cryptography help our customers take a proactive approach to managing data security risk in their IoT ecosystems.”

The full Allegro EdgeAgent Suite is provided as ANSI-C source code and is available today. For more information, stop by the Allegro Software Booth #4610 or visit the Allegro Software website: https://www.allegrosoft.com

About Allegro

Allegro Software is a leading provider of IoT edge security and connectivity software toolkits to manufacturers worldwide. Field proven in 250,000,000+ devices, our solutions enable OEMs in Energy, Healthcare, Medical, Military, Enterprise, and Consumer markets to create connected secure devices using TLS, SSH, FIPS 140-2 and more. Since 1996, Allegro has been on the forefront of leading the evolution of embedded device management, security, and connectivity solutions with its patented embedded web server and security toolkits. Allegro is headquartered in Boxborough, MA. and can be found on the web at https://www.allegrosoft.com.

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It is great that our team’s innovations, which have been deployed in more than 170 million devices by an impressive group of Tier 1 companies, have been recognized by Cyber Defense Magazine at this year’s RSA Conference. – Pim Tuyls, CEO, Intrinsic ID

SUNNYVALE, Calif. (PRWEB)
February 24, 2020

Intrinsic ID, the world’s leading provider of PUF-based digital authentication technology for Internet of Things security and embedded applications, today announced it has been named Most Innovative Internet of Things Security’ in the 2020 InfoSec Awards by Cyber Defense Magazine. Winners were announced today in conjunction with the RSA Conference in San Francisco, where Intrinsic ID is exhibiting in booth #3327 at Moscone Center.

“The Intrinsic ID team continually comes up with innovative solutions in anticipation of the ongoing creativity of cyber hackers. It is great that our team’s innovations, which have been deployed in more than 170 million devices by an impressive group of Tier 1 companies, have been recognized by Cyber Defense Magazine at this year’s RSA Conference,” said Pim Tuyls, chief executive officer of Intrinsic ID. “Combatting cyber threats is an ongoing game of ‘cat and mouse,’ and I am very proud of the accomplishments our engineers make on an almost daily basis to make the IoT a safer place even for devices built on the most advanced technologies available.”

Intrinsic ID’s patented SRAM PUF (Physical Unclonable Function) technology is the basis for deriving unclonable identities for products connected to the IoT. The company’s secure root key generation and management software solutions for IoT security enable device manufacturers to secure their products with an unclonable identity such as a unique secret root key without the need for adding a costly, standalone, security-dedicated silicon.

“We’re thrilled to name Intrinsic ID a winner as Most Innovative Internet of Things Security company in our InfoSec Awards program,” said Gary S. Miliefsky, publisher, Cyber Defense Magazine. “They won this award because they pioneered IoT security via unclonable identities based on SRAM PUF technology – an innovative approach to defeating the next generation of cybercriminals.”

“With cybercrime heading into the tens of billions of records stolen and potentially trillions of dollars in damages, we are proud to recognize Intrinsic ID as an award-winning innovator that offers a new approach to defeat these criminals,” said Pierlugi Paganini, editor in chief, Cyber Defense Magazine.

Winners of the InfoSec awards are online at http://www.cyberdefenseawards.com. For more of Intrinsic ID’s achievements, visit the Awards page on the company’s website.

About Cyber Defense InfoSec Awards

This is Cyber Defense Magazine’s eighth year of honoring InfoSec innovators. Our submission requirements are for any startup, early stage, later stage or public companies in the INFORMATION SECURITY (INFOSEC) space who believe they have a unique and compelling value proposition for their product or service. Learn more at http://www.cyberdefenseawards.com.

About Cyber Defense Magazine

With over 5 Million monthly readers and growing, and over 17,000 pages of searchable online infosec content, Cyber Defense Magazine and our sister magazine being announced after the show is the premier source of IT Security information. We are managed and published by and for ethical, honest, passionate information security professionals. Our mission is to share cutting-edge knowledge, real-world stories and awards on the best ideas, products and services in the information technology industry. We deliver electronic magazines every month online for free, and special editions exclusively for the RSA Conferencs. CDM is a proud member of the Cyber Defense Media Group, a division of Ingersoll Lockwood. Learn more about us at http://www.cyberdefensemagazine.com and visit http://www.cyberdefensetv.com and visit http://www.cyberdefenseradio.com to see and hear some of the most informative interviews of many of these winning company executives.

About Intrinsic ID

Intrinsic ID is the world’s leading digital authentication company, providing the Internet of Things with hardware-based root-of-trust security via unclonable identities for any IoT-connected device. Based on Intrinsic ID’s patented SRAM PUF technology, the company’s security solutions can be implemented in hardware or software. Intrinsic ID security, which can be deployed at any stage of a product’s lifecycle, is used to validate payment systems, secure connectivity, authenticate sensors, and protect sensitive government and military systems. Intrinsic ID technology has been deployed in more than 170 million devices. Award recognition includes the Cyber Defense Magazine InfoSec Award, the IoT Breakthrough Award, the IoT Security Excellence Award, the Frost & Sullivan Technology Leadership Award and the EU Innovation Radar Prize. Intrinsic ID security has been proven in millions of devices certified by Common Criteria, EMVCo, Visa and multiple governments. Intrinsic ID’s mission: “Authenticate Everything.” Visit Intrinsic ID online at http://www.Intrinsic-ID.com.

Intrinsic ID and the Intrinsic ID logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intrinsic ID, B.V., and are protected by trademark laws of the United States and other jurisdictions. All other product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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MagicPay Invoice was designed with business owners in mind, allowing them to save time and omit data entry errors.

BOCA RATON, Fla. (PRWEB)
February 24, 2020

MagicPay Merchant Services, LLC, a merchant services company serving businesses in the United States, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, announces a new service, MagicPay Invoice, a plug-in application for businesses allowing them to sync transactions automatically to their QuickBooks Online accounts, a product by Intuit Inc. Helping businesses avoid the tiresome act of manually recording payments into their accounting software. MagicPay Invoice will save businesses crucial time and peace of mind knowing their payments are recorded and updated automatically.

“We are excited to launch the MagicPay Invoice and sync application for QuickBooks Online,” said Rami Levi, CEO of MagicPay Merchant Services LLC. “Businesses easily grow tired of having to manually record payments into their accounting software, especially when it leads to inefficiency and costly mistakes from double-data entry or manual errors. At MagicPay, we wanted to create a solution to these billing workflow issues caused by manual data entry that would benefit our users as well as merchants utilizing the NMI Payment Gateway. By seamlessly syncing their transactions on QuickBooks Online with the addition of our MagicPay Invoice app, our clients can now focus their time on other beneficial tasks that are crucial to running and growing a successful business. So stop manual billing work, and start saving time, mistakes and hassle with MagicPay Invoice.”

With the new MagicPay Invoice application integrated with QuickBooks Online, MagicPay Payment Gateway users, as well as NMI Payment Gateway users, can automatically sync their transactions and payments into their QuickBooks® Online accounts. In addition, the app allows business users to send online invoices from QuickBooks Online with a payment link for the customer or client to pay with a credit card online. With the use of MagicPay Invoice, users will save time and omit manual errors in sensitive bookkeeping tasks.

To get started, businesses sign up for the MagicPay Invoice app and connect their MagicPay Payment Gateway to their QuickBooks accounting software, creating an all-in-one billing and accounting solution. Once their MagicPay Invoice account is activated, business transactions will be transferred to QuickBooks automatically. Once the data is transferred, businesses will have all of their payment data easily at their fingertips, allowing them to simply generate reports and keep track of their business funds overall.

Once an active user, MagicPay Invoice offers businesses unlimited transactions and unlimited invoices sent from QuickBooks Online. All transactions, including sales, refunds, and voids, will be automatically synced to QuickBooks Online. Additional features include the transfer of important customer data, the promise of safe and secure transactions transmitted through SSL encryption technology, and first-class support available at any time by phone or online to assist business clients with any questions or issues.

Established in 2012, MagicPay Merchant Services LLC has been providing merchant account services to thousands of merchants worldwide. Services include credit card processing, ACH and eCheck solutions, and point-of-sale systems that support businesses every step of the way, building successful business environments.

For more information about MagicPay and the MagicPay Invoice application, visit MagicPay.net and MagicPayInvoice.com.

*Intuit and QuickBooks are registered trademarks of Intuit Inc.

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Retailers can enjoy a rapid return on their investment due to the ease of installation and maintenance as well as the improvement in loss prevention.”

OLDSMAR, Fla. (PRWEB)
February 24, 2020

Because things like lumber and mulch can’t easily fit into a shopping cart, home improvement stores provide customers with drive-up access to nearby yards where they can pick up large or heavy items. While this makes things easy for customers, it also turns the yards into targets for criminals.

It’s the reason one major home improvement retailer turned to industry innovator PlateSmart Technologies for loss prevention assistance at its yards. After suffering millions of dollars in losses to brazen thieves who took advantage of good-natured employees and certain security limitations, the retailer said enough is enough.

“Thieves would visit the retailer’s locations in other cities or states with a receipt and a fictional hard-luck story about having forgotten to pick up their products,” said John Chigos, CEO, PlateSmart. “Customer service-oriented employees would let them in. Because the client’s POS (point-of-sale) system did not yet communicate with stores in other regions, thieves would hit multiple locations and double-, triple- or quadruple-dip.”

Enter PlateSmart ARES® AI- and deep learning-based automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) and vehicle recognition software, which was deployed to hundreds of the retailer’s stores. When a vehicle approaches the security guard shack, PlateSmart ARES automatically reads the vehicle’s license plate and jurisdiction with a time/date stamp and captures a picture. This data is recorded and accessible via the retailer’s new POS system, which now connects all locations, regardless of state/region.

If security suspects that someone might be trying to enter the yard under false pretenses, the guard can check for the vehicle information in the POS system.

“Thieves can’t sweet-talk their way into the yard anymore,” Chigos said. “If they say, ‘I wasn’t here before,’ the security guard can say, ‘Your vehicle was at such-and-such location on such-and-such date. Here’s the plate information.’”

The store can also share the license plate with law enforcement, if necessary.

Chigos said that AI-based tools like PlateSmart ARES are rapidly replacing traditional solutions for vehicle access control across a number of markets because they can provide more data than just the vehicle plate. ARES can also complement traditional technologies like RFID by providing secondary vehicle verification. In either case, PlateSmart ARES ALPR and vehicle recognition technology is rapidly becoming the most sought-after vehicle perimeter security solution.

PlateSmart engineers performed a custom integration between its ARES ALPR and vehicle recognition software and the retailer’s POS system. Chigos said that such integration is all in a day’s work. As a software-only solution, PlateSmart is easy and cost-effective to integrate with a retailers existing surveillance cameras and security infrastructure, such as a video management system (VMS) or POS system. And when it’s time to upgrade or expand, it’s a software upgrade rather than a costly hardware replacement.

For retailers who want even tighter security, they can work with local law enforcement via PlateSmart Network. The first tool of its kind, this extension of PlateSmart ARES allows a retailer to share every plate read with local cooperating authorities who compare it to their eyes-only hotlists. If they get a hit on a vehicle associated with a wanted individual, law enforcement can be dispatched to the location immediately and apprehend thieves.

“Retailers can enjoy a rapid return on their investment due to the ease of installation and maintenance as well as the improvement in loss prevention,” Chigos said. “We’re in talks right now with other major retailers about providing similar perimeter security to their locations.”

PlateSmart was the first company on the market to offer ALPR and video analytics as a software-only, camera-agnostic solution. The company was also the first to utilize early AI technology in the software. PlateSmart recently rolled out a new AI- and deep learning-based version of the PlateSmart ARES enterprise software that can identify multiple vehicle attributes, including the plate, its jurisdiction, vehicle make, color and orientation, to name a few.

PlateSmart never touches the data its software creates without express permission; that data is the sole property of the end user and is subject to access and retention policies within their jurisdiction. When PlateSmart does ask to access data, it is only to improve the software’s capabilities.

PlateSmart will be exhibiting at ISC West 2020 in Las Vegas from March 17 – 20. To learn more or to schedule a meeting, visit http://www.platesmart.com/iscwest.

About PlateSmart®

PlateSmart Technologies developed the original software-only license plate recognition (LPR) solution, PlateSmart ARES®, which is compatible with virtually all video management systems (VMS) and IP cameras. Designed to function as a stand-alone tool or integrate with third-party software and hardware, PlateSmart ARES provides near-real-time actionable vehicle intelligence for complete situational awareness. The software offers true object recognition instead of simple optical character recognition (OCR), which allows it to read the plate as well as the state jurisdiction and vehicle make. PlateSmart has earned multiple industry awards for excellence in security technology. For more information, visit http://www.platesmart.com.

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS: This press release may contain forward-looking statements and/or predictions. These statements are based on history, current knowledge, and current market conditions. They are subject to change without notice as conditions and knowledge change; therefore, undue reliance should not be placed on such statements.

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Access Softek and Larky Announce Reseller Partnership

“Focused on continual innovation ourselves at Access Softek, our partnership with Larky is a great fit,” stated Chris Doner, CEO and owner of Access Softek, Inc. “Bundling Larky’s nudge® geo-location and engagement technology into our mobile banking app furthers our ability to provide financial inst

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (PRWEB)
February 24, 2020

Today, fintech and geo-location marketing leader Larky announced a reseller partnership to bundle the nudge® geo-location and engagement technology into Access Softek’s cutting-edge mobile banking app.

Digital banking developer, Access Softek will deploy their right place/right time technology to their financial institution clients. The innovative nudge® code library empowers financial institutions to connect with their audience at the right place and time using targeted geo-notifications to promote loan offers to account-holders with contextually relevant messaging.

“Focused on continual innovation ourselves at Access Softek, our partnership with Larky is a great fit,” stated Chris Doner, CEO and owner of Access Softek, Inc. “Bundling Larky’s nudge® geo-location and engagement technology into our mobile banking app furthers our ability to provide financial institutions and the end consumer a high-quality mobile banking experience.”

Gregg Hammerman, CEO of Larky, comments, “We are thrilled to partner with Access Softek. Our location-based platform enables financial institutions to send account-holders contextually relevant notifications from their mobile-banking app when they are near a specific location where the financial institution wants to promote a specific product or service. This increases cross-selling opportunities for the FI and encourages account holder engagement at the most convenient time for the user.”

Is your financial institution ready to send targeted geo-notifications? Contact us today nudge@larky.com or LearnMore@AccessSoftek.com

About Larky

Larky, an Ann Arbor, MI based company, builds fintech engagement and loyalty programs that help financial institutions, health insurers, universities, and media companies connect with their audience at the right time and place. Larky’s nudge® code library and private label mobile engagement platform power relevant right place/right time communications.

About Access Softek, Inc.

Access Softek, Inc. lives on the cutting-edge of digital banking technology. Dedicated to innovation and continually improving the member experience, Access Softek’s most recent innovations include: an easy-to-use automated investment tool completely integrated within mobile and online banking; biometric call center authentication designed to improve security and reduce call times; and a fraud control tool which uses machine learning and a deep neural network to prevent fraud. These are the latest steps in Access Softek’s history of innovative digital banking firsts, which include the first app-based mobile banking; first web-based Personal Financial Management (PFM); and first triple play of app, WAP, and SMS banking. Since 2004, Access Softek has continued to deliver industry firsts to over 400 bank and credit union customers from its Berkeley, California headquarters. Learn more at AccessSoftek.com.

SHARON CARNAGHI, VP OF MARKETING • 331-223-2709 • scarnaghi@accesssoftek.com

JAMES BURDINE, CMO • 415-952-7598 • james@larky.com

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