Priva Offers New Level Of Secure Multi-Factor Physical Access Authentication

ARLINGTON, VA , Aug 24 – Priva Technologies, which stirred controversy when it announced last year that it had created the first four-factor electronic authentication technology, reported today that it has now added picture ID to the mix for its secure physical access token.

Priva's basic identification system employs up to four factors of authentication, including biometrics and a series of challenges between its ClearedKeyTM token and a secure, remote authentication server to verify the credentials of registered users.

Its new ClearedPic™ physical access token provides the same security levels of the ClearedKey and then adds a picture identification feature.

"Release 2.0 of the Priva Cleared Authentication SuiteTM for our Cleared Security PlatformTM allows a secured image of an enrolled user to be stored within their ClearedKey biometric authentication token. Once an individual is authenticated by the Cleared Security Platform, the picture can be released for display to further validate the user,' Jeff Minushkin, Priva's CEO, explained.

"We are involved in a number of highly sensitive public and private sector physical access programs, which require picture identification as another layer of verification,' said Minushkin. "Being able to view individual photos at entrances to buildings and other security checkpoints, not only provides greater assurance of who is gaining access but in many cases also provides a quicker, more efficient screening process.' He added.

A unique ClearedPic feature includes a number of elaborate measures taken to ensure image integrity and security. "Our roadmap has been customer driven to excel in solving today's security concerns,' said Jeff Berkman, Priva's Chief Technology Officer. "Any feature we incorporate within the Cleared platform must be secure, reliable and trustworthy.'

Priva also announced today that it will soon release yet another variation of the security token with embedded RFID "wanding' technology "to make physical access even simpler without sacrificing the high levels of security offered by our ClearedKey USB token,' according to Minushkin.

About Priva Technologies
Priva Technologies, Inc. is focused on redefining the concept of digital trust by creating a new class of identity authentication tools. Priva provides a stand-alone, secure authentication solution for the builders, owners and managers of transaction systems that need strong and flexible authentication security. Unlike other technologies that are notoriously hard to install or scale, have limited flexibility or are difficult for individuals to use, Priva's authentication system easily integrates with all sizes of enterprises and provides clear convenience for consumers. Priva, a privately held Delaware corporation, is headquartered in Arlington, VA, with engineering and technology facilities in Cupertino, CA. For more information, visit Priva Technologies at www.priva-tech.com.