StrikeForce Technologies Awarded Second Patent for Out-of-Band Authentication Utilizing Mobile Devices
Edison, NJ, July 27, 2013 --(PR.com)-- StrikeForce Technologies, Inc. (SFOR), a company that specializes in cyber security for the prevention of data breaches, announced today that it has been granted its second patent for “Multi-Channel Device Utilizing A Centralized Out-of-Band Authentication System” from the United States Patent Office (Patent # 8,484,698).
“Being awarded this second patent is a huge win for StrikeForce because it significantly strengthens our position in a rapidly expanding marketplace, as well as our efforts to enforce our patents through licensing and litigation, as previously announced in our March 28th, 2013 press release focused on infringers such as Phone Factor and First Midwest Bancorp,” said Mark L. Kay, CEO. “Mobile devices have become the new communication and computing norm for business, government, retail and pleasure; 87% of American adults now own a cell phone’ (Source: Pew Research Center) and businesses are leveraging mobile devices by enabling employees and customers to access corporate networks and websites by using mobile devices to perform two-factor out-of-band authentication from anywhere at any time.”
“We are very excited about the extensive market opportunity that our ProtectID® Out-of-Band Multi-Factor Authentication provides for mobile devices. ProtectID is perfectly positioned at the intersection of the hottest three trends, Mobility (e.g. iPhone, BlackBerry and Android), Cloud Computing (e.g. Google & Salesforce) and the Steep Rise of Security Threats (man in the middle attacks, etc.),” added Kay. “Our patented ProtectID out-of-band mobile authentication technology can be used for:
· Securing access to social networking websites, such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, among others.
· Protecting online banking access
· Protecting remote access for employees (meets two-factor authentication compliance)
· Government – Protecting critical infrastructure and citizens against cyber attacks
About StrikeForce:
StrikeForce Technologies helps to prevent cyber security online. Its products help protect consumers and their families while banking and shopping online, and businesses in “real time” against data loss and breaches. StrikeForce Technologies, Inc. (SFOR) is headquartered in Edison, N.J., and can be reached at www.strikeforcetech.com or by phone at (732) 661-9641 or toll-free at (866) 787-4542.
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Matters discussed in this press release contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this press release, the words "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "may," "intend," "expect" and similar expressions identify such forward-looking statements. Actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those contemplated, expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements contained herein. These forward-looking statements are based largely on the expectations of the Company and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. These include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties associated with: the sales of the company's identity protection software products into various channels and market sectors, the issuance of the company's pending patent application, and the impact of economic, competitive and other factors affecting the Company and its operations, markets, product, and distributor performance, the impact on the national and local economies resulting from terrorist actions, and U.S. actions subsequently; and other factors.
StrikeForce Public Relations Contact:
Michael Becce
MRB Public Relations
(732) 758-1100 x104
mbecce@mrb-pr.com
StrikeForce Technologies’ IR Contact
Mark L. Kay, CEO
(732) 661-9641
marklkay@strikeforcetech.com
“Being awarded this second patent is a huge win for StrikeForce because it significantly strengthens our position in a rapidly expanding marketplace, as well as our efforts to enforce our patents through licensing and litigation, as previously announced in our March 28th, 2013 press release focused on infringers such as Phone Factor and First Midwest Bancorp,” said Mark L. Kay, CEO. “Mobile devices have become the new communication and computing norm for business, government, retail and pleasure; 87% of American adults now own a cell phone’ (Source: Pew Research Center) and businesses are leveraging mobile devices by enabling employees and customers to access corporate networks and websites by using mobile devices to perform two-factor out-of-band authentication from anywhere at any time.”
“We are very excited about the extensive market opportunity that our ProtectID® Out-of-Band Multi-Factor Authentication provides for mobile devices. ProtectID is perfectly positioned at the intersection of the hottest three trends, Mobility (e.g. iPhone, BlackBerry and Android), Cloud Computing (e.g. Google & Salesforce) and the Steep Rise of Security Threats (man in the middle attacks, etc.),” added Kay. “Our patented ProtectID out-of-band mobile authentication technology can be used for:
· Securing access to social networking websites, such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, among others.
· Protecting online banking access
· Protecting remote access for employees (meets two-factor authentication compliance)
· Government – Protecting critical infrastructure and citizens against cyber attacks
About StrikeForce:
StrikeForce Technologies helps to prevent cyber security online. Its products help protect consumers and their families while banking and shopping online, and businesses in “real time” against data loss and breaches. StrikeForce Technologies, Inc. (SFOR) is headquartered in Edison, N.J., and can be reached at www.strikeforcetech.com or by phone at (732) 661-9641 or toll-free at (866) 787-4542.
Safe Harbor Statement
Matters discussed in this press release contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this press release, the words "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "may," "intend," "expect" and similar expressions identify such forward-looking statements. Actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those contemplated, expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements contained herein. These forward-looking statements are based largely on the expectations of the Company and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. These include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties associated with: the sales of the company's identity protection software products into various channels and market sectors, the issuance of the company's pending patent application, and the impact of economic, competitive and other factors affecting the Company and its operations, markets, product, and distributor performance, the impact on the national and local economies resulting from terrorist actions, and U.S. actions subsequently; and other factors.
StrikeForce Public Relations Contact:
Michael Becce
MRB Public Relations
(732) 758-1100 x104
mbecce@mrb-pr.com
StrikeForce Technologies’ IR Contact
Mark L. Kay, CEO
(732) 661-9641
marklkay@strikeforcetech.com
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