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Uncrackable encryption based on quantum-key distribution could soon come to a network near you. Two Swiss companies last week joined hands with a trade organization in pledging to create the infrastructure necessary for worldwide distribution of unbreakable quantum keys. . .. Uncrackable encryption based on quantum-key distribution could soon come to a network near you. Two Swiss companies last week joined hands with a trade organization in pledging to create the infrastructure necessary for worldwide distribution of unbreakable quantum keys . Id Quantique SA, World Internet Secure Key (WiseKey) SA and the International Organization for the Security of Electronic Transactions an-nounced a partnership at the ITU Telecom World 2003 conference in Geneva. Id Quantique will supply the hardware, WiseKey the secure-key repository and the nonprofit organization-which is known as OISTE, its French acronym-the certification and registration authorities worldwide. All three are headquartered in Geneva. "We believe that the integration of our technology with WiseKey's public-key infrastructure will accelerate the development process and reduce our time-to-market," said Gregoire Ribordy, chief executive officer at id Quantique. The link for this article located at SecurityPipeline is no longer available. . Indomitable cybersecurity via quantum-key distribution approaches fruition. Unveil the latest defense coalition.. Quantum Encryption, Key Distribution, Cybersecurity Alliance, Cryptography Initiatives. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
A group of security companies have teamed up to form the OpenPGP Alliance, a body that aims to ensure compatibility between secure email systems. OpenPGP is a widely used email encryption system based on an Internet Engineering Task Force . . . . A group of security companies have teamed up to form the OpenPGP Alliance, a body that aims to ensure compatibility between secure email systems. OpenPGP is a widely used email encryption system based on an Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) standard, and any company can use it without paying licence fees. The OpenPGP Alliance, made up of 11 security companies including Biodata, Hush and Qualcomm, will oversee testing to ensure encryption systems are interoperable, and will work towards extending the OpenPGP standard to other non-email applications that could benefit from privacy protection. Members said the alliance will benefit Internet users. Julian Dable, UK sales manager for encryption specialist Biodata, said the formation of the alliance will give users greater confidence in OpenPGP, as it will mean competing companies that develop encryption systems will conform to a set standard, authorised by the IETF, and will ensure implementations can exchange keys, messages and signatures. The link for this article located at ZDNet UK is no longer available. . A coalition of cybersecurity firms has launched the Secure Messaging Consortium, focusing on enhancing encryption protocols for seamless communication across platforms. OpenPGP Alliance, Email Encryption, Security Solutions, Privacy Protection, Interoperability. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Several industry groups joined forces Thursday to form a new consortium dedicated to improving the security of the Internet. The Internet Security Alliance -- a collaborative effort of the CERT Coordination Center, the Software Engineering Institute and the Electronic Industries Alliance . . . . Several industry groups joined forces Thursday to form a new consortium dedicated to improving the security of the Internet. The Internet Security Alliance -- a collaborative effort of the CERT Coordination Center, the Software Engineering Institute and the Electronic Industries Alliance -- hopes to serve as a portal for information about threats, best practices and risk management strategies. "The mission of ISA is to raise awareness among corporate leaders worldwide of the potential threats posed by an increase in e-commerce," said Dave McCurdy, executive director of ISA. The link for this article located at ZDNet / eWeek is no longer available. . Various trade associations joined forces to establish a coalition aimed at improving cybersecurity and regulatory frameworks.. internet security alliance, cybersecurity collaboration, risk management, e-commerce threats. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
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