The trust model...
In a perfect world, people are always who they say they are and faith replaces proof. And then there's reality. You need to unquestionably know "who's there" because mobile and secure access to sensitive data is mandatory in today's world. The technology you use to ensure valid access to this information must be ready for tomorrow's world. That is why the Cleared® Security Platform™ is resetting the rules of authentication.
Single-factor models, such as the use of passwords, are obviously flawed and susceptible to fraud. The addition of time-based smartcards and other devices have formed a more secure two-factor trust model—but not secure enough. They still do not authenticate the user, only the user's entry code (which can easily be stolen). With identity theft expected to exceed $37 billion in 2005*, these broken models will not suffice.
The Cleared Security Platform is a multi-factored system that has evolved beyond old trust models. Composed of the ClearedChip™, ClearedKey™ and ClearedHost™, the platform is executed in three stages: first, the ClearedKey is authenticated by the host via blind encryptions communicated over secret maps; then, the user's identity is validated via advanced biometrics; and finally, the ClearedHost is authenticated via additional secret encryptions and challenges. With this secure system, no component can work without confirming the authenticity of the others. Completely auditable, secure, and reliable, the Cleared Security Platform knows "who's there", where they are, and what they're accessing. That's advanced authentication.
*Gartner Group, International Data Corporation & Researchers (2003)