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Entrust gains momentum in U.S. financial institutions with Zero Touch Fraud Detection

Monday, August 28, 2006

Several banks, including US Bank, have tapped Entrust’s Zero Touch Fraud Detection solution to help them comply with new FFIEC regulations. This data stream technology can extract real-time actionable intelligence from patterns of online activity without invading online business applications.


Dallas, Texas – Entrust, Inc., a provider of breakthrough e-Fraud Detection products, announced that US Bank has selected its Zero Touch Fraud Detection(tm) solution to help assist with its FFIEC compliance activities. Earlier this year, Business Signatures technology was selected for e-fraud prevention by Citibank North America, Retail Distribution Group and H&R Block. The deal was secured through Entrust’s partnership with IBM Global Business Services.

“We are delighted to have US Bank as a customer,” says Entrust Chief Strategist and President of the Entrust Business Signatures division Peter Relan. “Our growing list of top financial customers reflects industry recognition that online fraud detection is a top priority.”

Zero Touch Fraud Detection is based on technology that Entrust acquired from Business Signatures. This unique data stream technology can extract real-time actionable intelligence from patterns of online activity without invading online business applications. For more information on the full range of our products, including new whitepapers and analyst reports, please contact us at info@businesssignatures.com or visit www.entrust.com.

About Entrust Entrust, Inc. is a world leader in securing digital identities and information. Over 1,500 enterprises and government agencies in more than 50 countries use Entrust solutions to help secure the digital lives of their citizens, customers, employees and partners. Our proven software and services can help customers in achieving regulatory and corporate compliance, while helping to turn security challenges such as identity theft and e-mail security into business opportunities. For more information on how Entrust can help secure your digital life, please visit: www.entrust.com[end] 

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