NEW MICROCHIP PROVIDES STRONGEST PROTECTION FOR DATA IN PORTABLE DEVICES

Priva Technologies, Inc.:Advanced Authetication and Retail Solutions


Priva Technologies, Inc.:Advanced Authetication and Retail Solutions

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Jessica Kartalija (WJZ) reports on the unveiling of a new security program at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport...

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11/05/08 NEW MICROCHIP PROVIDES STRONGEST PROTECTION FOR DATA IN PORTABLE DEVICES, SAYS PRIVA TECHNOLOGIES ...

Priva Technologies, Inc., working with the Department of Defense, has designed a next generation secure microchip to protect data in portable devices such as cell phones and laptop computers.

11/03/08 ACCESS CONTROL GOES "‘BEYOND BIOMETRICS," SAYS PRIVA TECHNOLOGIES...

An airport security program under way at BWI Thurgood Marshall International Airport here “has put a new emphasis on the need for greater use in airports of stronger identity verification technology,” according to Paul Onorato, president of the Coalition of Airline Pilots Associations [CAPA]. Onorato made his remarks at a recent Airports Council International-North America panel discussion on airport security.

09/17/08 BALTIMORE (WJZ) - SECURITY MEASURES BEEFED UP AT BWI AIRPORT...

The next time you hop on a plane out of Baltimore, you can expect to see some beefed up security measures that won't slow you down.

09/17/08 PRIVA DEPLOYS ITS CLEARED® SECURITY PLATFORM AT BALTIMORE’S BWI THURGOOD MARSHALL AIRPORT...

Priva Technologies, Inc. Chairman Jeff Minushkin announced today that the company has deployed its Cleared® Security Platform at Baltimore’s BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport in a government-approved biometric airport access control security program.

 

09/15/08 FORMER AIRPORTS COUNCIL INT’L SECURITY CHIEF, CHARLES CHAMBERS, JOINS PRIVA TECHNOLOGIES...

Charles R. Chambers, Jr., formerly Senior Vice President, Security and Economic Affairs, Airports Council International-North America, has joined Priva Technologies, Inc. as Executive Vice President.

08/20/08 CLEAR IS NOT CLEARED® SAYS PRIVA TECHNOLOGIES IN WAKE OF SECURITY BREACH ...

“The Transportation Security Administration has allowed Verified Identity Pass (VIP) to resume enrolling travelers in its Clear “fast pass” program, but the fallout from the security breach that caused the TSA to suspend the VIP program in the first place has significantly harmed the credibility of the fledgling registered traveler industry,” according to Jeff Minushkin, chairman and CEO of Priva Technologies, Inc. Minushkin says the incident has had a particularly negative impact on Priva’s Cleared® secure access control technology brand because of confusion caused by VIP in using a brand so close to that of Priva..

 

Welcome | Executives | Board

Jeff Minushkin, Founder and Board Chairman
Jeff Minushkin founded Priva in 1999 and provides the overall strategic direction for the company. He has spent many years in the field of secure commerce, impulse purchase, electronic commerce and developing secure wireless transaction systems. Prior to creating Priva, he enjoyed a remarkable engineering-based career in business and finance. Mr. Minushkin was a consultant and advisor to several securities firms, providing due-diligence services in the areas of technology and telecommunications, reorganizations, mergers and acquisitions. He also served as president, director and chief operating officer of several switchless and facilities-based telecommunications carriers.

Jeff Berkman, President and Chief Technology Officer
Jeff Berkman is responsible for maintaining and executing the company's technology direction. He joined Priva from Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. where he was senior vice president of engineering, managing the system level integration teams and the technical development organizations worldwide. During his eleven years at Toshiba he developed the concept of "Total Technology Solutions" and successfully instituted procedures to reduce capital costs associated with this segment of the company's business. He was also responsible for developing customer technical relationships, solving technology issues and setting goals for the company's ASIC, CAD, Intellectual Property and business divisions. Prior to Toshiba, Mr. Berkman distinguished himself at Catalyst Semiconductor and Cordis Semiconductor in the areas of new product and technology development, establishing separate business units and designing breakthrough technology.

William Sibert, Chief Operating Officer
Bill Sibert is in charge of day-to-day oversight of all Priva operational and financial activities. Most recently, he was Director of Internal Audit for General Electric Automotive Financial Services with responsibility for audits, due diligence and risk analysis on all commercial clients. Prior to GE, he was Co-founder and Senior Vice President of Finance and Operations at S4 Communications, a regional telecommunications company that provided local, long distance, Internet and ancillary services to Chicago-area businesses. Mr. Sibert also served as Manager of Internal Audit at Vigoro Corporation in Chicago, and Senior Auditor at Price Waterhouse, LLC in Sacramento. He distinguished himself early when, as a U.S. Marine Corps Captain, he developed and implemented innovative battlefield supply deployment procedures.

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Our mission...

Priva Technologies provides unparalleled authentication and unmatched personal value that is flexible and ready for the unknown future. We believe you should not have to sacrifice strength for ease of use and vice versa. Priva Technologies is dedicated to offering security and advanced retail solutions that prove there is no need to compromise.

Solutions...

Priva’s flagship product, the Cleared® Security Platform, is the most comprehensive and powerful authentication solution available today. The Cleared Security Platform is an enterprise class, “trust credentialing,” authentication and audit system that incorporates the only marketed FIPS140-2 Level 3 government-certified, biometrically-enabled security processor (ClearedChip™).

The platform provides multi-factor authentication with certainty for applications, individuals, systems, and networks requiring stringent access control. Unlike other authentication solutions, such as passwords, time-based smart cards and tokens, the Cleared Security Platform provides the highest levels of intrusion protection available in one unified, auditable, end-to-end system that eliminates significant barriers to adoption.

The Priva Retail Solution™ (“PRS”) meets the unique needs of consumers, retailers, manufacturers, and third-party marketing and sales partners. Consumers receive a personalized shopping experience of unparalleled value, convenience, and security. PRS integrates seamlessly with existing systems and provides extensive incremental management, tracking, data mining, and reporting capabilities while allowing all parties to participate in a collaborative process that will Attract, Hold and Grow Profitable Customers.

ClearedTraveler™ provides Registered Traveler program participants benefit by moving through the airport more efficiently. This includes expedited security lanes.

When integrated with Priva’s Retail and Financial Services vertical markets and client bases, Registered Travelers can accrue additional benefits including the ability to book airline tickets online, and through the ClearedPay™ system, pay for airport concessions and gift purchases utilizing the ClearedKey.

Unparalleled authentication...

With the Cleared Security Platform, you get more than advanced authentication. You get a multi-factor solution to authentication vulnerabilities - now and in the future. You get security you can tailor for any user or company - large or small. You get unparalleled authentication strong enough for the business world and options flexible enough for your world of business.

 

 

Priva Technologies’ Cleared Security Platform provides financial institutions with a solution that conforms to FFIEC standards for authenticating the identity of customers using on-line products and services. FFIEC standards call for financial institutions to insure the security of user access, user data, firewall policy, and remote access by collecting, retaining, and reviewing access and transaction logs and audit trails. On August 8, 2001, the FFIEC agencies issued a guidance document entitled Authentication in an Electronic Banking Environment (2001 Guidance). This document focused on the risk management controls necessary to authenticate the identity of retail and commercial customers accessing Internet-based financial services. To view this document, click FFIEC GUIDANCE

The company...

Priva Technologies, Inc. (Priva) develops and markets advanced authentication technologies and transaction processing solutions for a variety of government, enterprise, and consumer markets.

For retailers, Priva developed the patented end-to-end infrastructure needed to connect real-time one-to-one marketing, loyalty and payment programs, with full settlement services.

Focused on the technology and infrastructure convergence that is occurring within the authentication market, Priva has uniquely differentiated itself by redefining the authentication trust lines and developing system-on-chip (SoC) solutions. While most authentication solutions on the market today require a trade-off between security and practicality, Priva has uniquely differentiated itself by creating an authentication infrastructure that provides multi-factor authentication with certainty, and transaction audit trails with non-repudiation, through a solution that is intuitively simple to use.

This system easily integrates with thousands of existing applications, including security, one-time-password, single sign-on, loyalty, marketing, and payment. The company is headquartered in Chicago, IL. with engineering facilities in Cupertino, CA and Rolling Meadows, IL, Priva is institutionally-backed and privately-held.

The customers...

The company serves customers in a variety of markets, including retail, financial services, health care, government, and legal. Priva collaborates with value-added resellers, consultants, and technology providers to leverage the combined experience, technology insight, and resources needed to deliver robust solutions quickly and economically. Priva has been recognized by the US Government for its security technology, its unique “trust” system, and its ability to deliver.

 

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