Today marks a significant milestone in the U.K. Government's drive to provide secure government services. The Office of the e- Envoy announced it has selected Entrust Inc. (NASDAQ: ENTU), a world leader in securing digital identities and information, to provide the U.K. Government's National Root certificate authority, enabling the public sector to connect securely. An operational National Root certificate authority is a key building block in the creation of a secure infrastructure to enable U.K. Government to securely exchange information. The Communications-Electronics Security Group (CESG), the information assurance arm of Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) and the national technical authority for securing electronic information, will host and operate the National Root.
Commenting on the announcement, Andrew Pinder, the U.K. Government's e-Envoy, said: "This announcement represents a giant leap forward in our plans to deliver on-line public services."
John Doody, head of Infosec Customer Services at CESG, also hailed this breakthrough: "Reliable security is key to the success of e-government, and the creation of the National Root means that we now have the means to win the trust and confidence of every user. We chose Entrust because they are able to provide a scalable technology solution for our requirements now and in the future. Entrust also has a good understanding of the way e-government initiatives work, having worked with the leading governments worldwide."
"As governments move higher value transactions and information online, Entrust's industry-leading security solutions create the accountability and privacy that is required for success," said Bill Conner, chairman, president and chief executive officer at Entrust. "We are very proud to play a part in this major project which we believe will truly transform the way the U.K. Government operates at a local and national level."
The National HM Government Root
The National HM Government Root is the ultimate point of trust in security systems that authenticate and encrypt transmissions within government. As the final arbiter on matters of mutual trust, the National Root has to be constructed and operated in a highly assured manner to ensure that trust is not undermined.
About GCHQ
GCHQ - one of the the UK's major intelligence and security agencies - is at the leading edge of technology, making innovative advances in computing and engineering on behalf of national security in the fields of both signals intelligence and information assurance. The intelligence which GCHQ provides is at the heart of the struggle against global terrorism and weapons proliferation, and also contributes to the prevention of serious crime. CESG is the information assurance arm of GCHQ and, as the national technical authority, advises government departments and agencies, the armed forces and industry on the security of their communications and information systems. CESG works closely with customers to ensure that sensitive information is properly protected for the national good.
GCHQ Press Officer:
Bob McNally
Tel: 01242 221491 ext 3847
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About Entrust
Entrust, Inc. (Nasdaq: ENTU) is a world leader in securing digital identities and information, enabling businesses and governments to transform the way they conduct online transactions and manage relationships with customers, partners and employees. Entrust's solutions promote a proactive approach to security that provides accountability and privacy to online transactions and information. Over 1,200 enterprises and government agencies in more than 50 countries use Entrust's portfolio of security software solutions that integrate into the broad range of applications organizations use today to leverage the Internet and enterprise networks. For more information, please visit www.entrust.com
Entrust is a registered trademark of Entrust, Inc. in the United States and certain other countries. In Canada, Entrust is a registered trademark of Entrust Limited. All Entrust product names are trademarks of Entrust, Inc. or Entrust Limited. All other company and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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