*NEWS*LEXMARK:NEW SMART CARD FOR FED-GOV

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Lexmark introduces smart card security solution for federal government
October 2006
Lexmark
has introduced enhanced network security protection to the U.S.
government that prevents copying, scanning, faxing, or printing without
the user first inserting a common access card issued by the Department
of Defense.LEXINGTON, Ky.– Lexmark International, Inc. has introduced
a unique authentication solution for laser multifunction products
(MFPs) in response to the stringent security standards of the U.S.
federal government.Lexmark’s solution gives federal government agencies
an option for enhanced network security protection for MFPs by locking
them so that users cannot copy, fax, scan, print, or initiate workflow
processes from the device without first inserting a common access card
(CAC) and obtaining authentication. CACs are issued to Department of
Defense (DoD) employees and are used to verify identity and security
classifications. Lexmark’s solution helps ensure that only authorized
employees can access the network through an MFP.As a leader in
developing customized solutions, Lexmark is the first printer
manufacturer to deliver this level of security for MFPs to the federal
government. This solution can be adapted for other federal agencies as
a common identification standard for all federal employees and
contractors in response to the Homeland Security Presidential Directive
(HSPD-12).”By working closely with the federal government, we were able
to quickly meet its enhanced security needs by leveraging the flexible
architecture of Lexmark’s MFP technology. We are pleased to provide a
solution that now allows government agencies to take full advantage of
the productivity benefits of MFP technology with an enhanced level of
network security,” said Paul Rooke, Lexmark executive vice president
and president of its Printing Solutions and Services Division.Lexmark
offers a wide range of other security options, including advanced
features such as disk wiping, encryption, IPSec, SSL, SNMPv3, 802.1x
and secure user authentication. Lexmark’s offerings enhance secure
management, secure network communications and secure information
storage and can be customized to meet each customer’s unique needs.

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October 12, 2006 at 11:18 AM