Verid's knowledge-based authentication to be integrated into the RSA(R) Adaptive Authentication solution BEDFORD, Mass./FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- RSA Security announced today that it has teamed with Verid in order to further expand the range of strong authentication technologies included in its comprehensive RSA(R) Adaptive Authentication solution. RSA Security will integrate Verid's widely-adopted knowledge-based authentication (KBA) technology into the RSA Adaptive Authentication platform. "Verid is a clear leader in providing knowledge-based authentication, which both we and our customers believe is an important part of a comprehensive approach to consumer protection," said Chris Young, senior vice president and general manager, Consumer Solutions Division, RSA Security. "The RSA Adaptive Authentication solution is designed to meet the needs of various consumer segments as well as the different business requirements in the financial industry. Verid's knowledge-based authentication is another great addition to our mix of secure and user-friendly technologies." RSA Security's risk-based authentication technology analyzes every online transaction and scores the potential fraud-risk based on a broad range of metrics. Additional authentication is invoked -- in real-time -- for high-risk transactions. To date, the main methods of additional authentication included an automated phone call or secret questions. Now, Verid's knowledge-based authentication will also be offered to financial institutions as an option for high-risk situations. Verid's knowledge-based authentication technology presents consumers with a series of personalized questions based on deep background data derived from a variety of public and commercially available information sources. The technology conducts sophisticated analytics to build a comprehensive knowledge profile and guides the consumer through an intuitive and interactive process until identity is confirmed. "We're delighted to partner with a leader like RSA Security," said Chris Rickborn, COO of Verid. "The combination of our advanced KBA technology with the proven RSA Adaptive Authentication solution provides financial institutions and other businesses with a combination of robust technologies that will fit numerous security needs, preferences and scenarios." About RSA Security Inc. RSA Security Inc. is the expert in protecting online identities and digital assets. The inventor of core security technologies for the Internet, the Company leads the way in strong authentication, encryption and anti-fraud protection, bringing trust to millions of user identities and the transactions that they perform. RSA Security's portfolio of award-winning identity & access management solutions helps businesses to establish who's who online -- and what they can do. With a strong reputation built on a 20-year history of ingenuity, leadership and proven technologies, RSA serves more than 21,000 customers -- including financial institutions representing hundreds of millions of consumers around the globe - and interoperates with over 1,000 technology and integration partners. For more information, please visit http://www.rsasecurity.com/. About Verid Verid is the leading provider of real-time Knowledge Based Authentication solutions that accurately verify identity without compromising consumers' comfort, convenience or privacy. Verid's clients include top financial institutions, wireless telecom providers, leading payment processors, employer services and retailers who have implemented KBA as part of their consumer authentication strategy. Verid's KBA service helps businesses manage identity risk and establish and maintain high quality customer relationships. For further information regarding Verid, please visit the Web site at http://www.verid.com/, or call toll-free at 1-888-533-5300. RSA, the RSA logo and RSA Adaptive Authentication are either registered trademarks or trademarks of RSA Security Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Verid is either a registered trademark or trademark of Verid Inc. All other products or services mentioned are trademarks of their respective companies. For more information: Erica Pereira Matt Buckley OutCast Communications RSA Security Inc. (415) 345-4728 (781) 515-6212 Deb Montner Montner & Associates, for Verid (203) 226-9290 DATASOURCE: RSA Security CONTACT: Erica Pereira, of OutCast Communications for RSA Security Inc., +1-415-345-4728, ; or Deb Montner, of Montner & Associates for Verid, +1-203-226-9290, ; or Matt Buckley of RSA Security Inc., +1-781-515-6212, Web site: http://www.rsasecurity.com/ http://www.verid.com/

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