Singapore deploys Gemalto's authentication solution to secure access to government e-services
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
Amsterdam, Nov. 12, 2015 - Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader
in digital security, announces that it has deployed its Coesys eGov
Authentication Server in Singapore[1], which provides Two-Factor Authentication
(2FA) and end-to-end encryption of passwords to secure Singapore Personal
Access[2] (SingPass) logins. The authentication solution helps to provide better
security for SingPass users when they access government e-services involving
sensitive data.
As part of the new two-step login process, users are required to enter a One-
Time Password (OTP), in addition to their SingPass user ID and password. By end
of 2016, more than 60% of the country's e-government services will require users
to use this additional layer of verification, offering greater security for
citizens and Government alike.
Gemalto's Coesys eGov Authentication Server supports a wide range of
authentication methods, including hardware tokens and mobile phones. It is
compatible with all open standards and is easy-to-integrate with existing
solutions within the e-government framework.
"Data breaches worldwide continue to compromise millions of records, with
identity theft accounting for 75% of them[3]," said Michael Au, President South
Asia and Japan at Gemalto. "Gemalto's authentication solution will make it
harder to steal identities, allowing citizens to enjoy a safe and secure access
to their e-government services."
About Gemalto
Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO) is the world leader in digital security,
with 2014 annual revenues of ?2.5 billion and blue-chip customers in over 180
countries.
Gemalto helps people trust one another in an increasingly connected digital
world. Billions of people want better lifestyles, smarter living environments,
and the freedom to communicate, shop, travel, bank, entertain and work -
anytime, everywhere - in ways that are enjoyable and safe. In this fast moving
mobile and digital environment, we enable companies and administrations to offer
a wide range of trusted and convenient services by securing financial
transactions, mobile services, public and private clouds, eHealthcare systems,
access to eGovernment services, the Internet and internet-of-things and
transport ticketing systems.
Gemalto's unique technology portfolio - from advanced cryptographic software
embedded in a variety of familiar objects, to highly robust and scalable back-
office platforms for authentication, encryption and digital credential
management - is delivered by our world-class service teams. Our 14,000 employees
operate out of 99 offices, 34 personalization and data centers, and 24 research
and software development centers located in 46 countries.
For more information visit www.gemalto.com, www.justaskgemalto.com,
blog.gemalto.com, or follow (at)gemalto on Twitter.
Gemalto media contacts:
Philippe Benitez Peggy Edoire Vivian Liang
North America Europe & CIS Greater China
+1 512 257 3869 +33 4 42 36 45 40 +86 1059373046
philippe.benitez(at)gemalto.com peggy.edoire(at)gemalto.com vivian.liang(at)gemalto.com
Ernesto Haikewitsch Kristel Teyras Pierre Lelievre
Latin America Middle East & Africa Asia Pacific
+55 11 5105 9220 +33 1 55 01 57 89 +65 6317 3802
ernesto.haikewitsch(at)gemalto.com kristel.teyras(at)gemalto.com pierre.lelievre(at)gemalto.com
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[1] Through partners and Singapore government subsidiaries.
[2] https://www.singpass.gov.sg/singpass/common/about
[3] http://www.gemalto.com/press/Pages/Gemalto-Releases-Findings-of-First-Half-
2015-Breach-Level-Index.aspx
Enhanced SingPass:
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Press release (PDF):
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