GemSAFE is the first and only smart card solution available internationally that is compatible with both Microsoft and Netscape Internet suites, as well as Windows 2000 logon. GemSAFE is designed for companies seeking to secure Internet-based services or corporate intranets and extranets, and for individuals who want to protect the digital exchange of information. It offers the highest level of transaction security by storing a user's digital identity on a smart card. GemSAFE is a computer security product that augments the software capabilities of these popular web and email products by securely storing private encryption keys with industry-standard digital certificates. This means users receive stronger user authentication and secure email capabilities than typically provided with passwords or software tokens.
Users have too many passwords to remember for accessing corporate intranets and the Internet.
Should the card be lost or stolen, it is also protected by a PIN code, much like a bank card. After three invalid PIN entry attempts in succession, the card is disabled and is no longer usable. Standards-Based Security GemSAFE supports many industry standards. The user's identity is contained in an industry-standard X.509 certificate stored on the smart card. For security, the user's private keys never leave the card.