VeriSign, Inc opens new opportunities with TrustBearer Labs

[img_assist|nid=10802|title=|desc=|link=none|align=left|width=100|height=51]VeriSign, Inc. has announced a new partnership with TrustBearer Labs, an authentication and digital identity solutions company. The partnership will allow people to use smart cards and security devices, which that leverage Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) credentials. 

PKI is a natural fit for smart cards, which are widely used by government agencies, health care providers and large enterprises as a way to streamline identification and access to services. Owing to this partnership the organizations will be able to expand the use of their cards, protect users from online identity theft, streamline approval processes, and safeguard sensitive private data. 

Enterprises and government agencies working to implement PKI security on smart cards can now benefit from the combined expertise of leaders in their respective fields. By working with VeriSign, it is able to help organizations effectively integrate PKI into high-security smart card deployments targeted at mass end-user and consumer populations. This latest effort marks the second time VeriSign and TrustBearer have applied their expertise to the same challenge. In June, Microsoft® selected VeriSign and TrustBearer as the first two OpenID providers for users of HealthVault(TM), a free service that enables consumers to store and manage their health information online.