Aladdin eToken Strong Authentication Solution Implemented To Assist Securing Continental Airlines Network

Published 11th December 2007

More than 1,000 Aladdin eToken devices distributed worldwide to Continental Airlines employees and business partners to secure access to airline’s network...

CHICAGO, December 11, 2007 – Aladdin Knowledge Systems (NASDAQ: ALDN), an information security leader specializing in authentication, software DRM and content security, today announced that Continental Airlines implemented the Aladdin eToken strong authentication solution to assist them in meeting the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) – a major, industry-defined set of rules that regulate cardholder data handling and transaction processing.

Aimed at adding higher levels of security for cardholder data, PCI DSS outlines the need for strong access controls for data, coupled with traditional security technologies already in use by many merchants. More than 1,000 Aladdin eToken devices were distributed to Continental Airlines’ employees and business partners enabling remote access to the network using two factor authentication. Aladdin eToken allows Continental’s partners to gain access anytime by using the portable, clientless eToken device to create a one-time password.

“Prioritizing the security of our network, Continental looks to technologies such as Aladdin eToken to meet important IT security guidelines,” said Andrew Dana, Continental Airlines’ IT Security Manager. “Aladdin’s fast implementation, excellent support, and cost-effective technology came together to bring us a solution we can trust.”

“Aladdin eToken repeatedly proves to be a solid answer to the PCI DSS requirements that so many merchants face,” said Chen Arbel, vice president of strategic development for Aladdin Knowledge Systems. “Continental Airlines’ selection of eToken as a component of their IT security compliance is a clear illustration of eToken’s reliability and simple integration, providing secure access to networks that customers trust will be safe. We’re pleased to announce Continental as one of our latest Aladdin eToken customers.”