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DEFCON AUTHENTICATOR SUITE GARNERS "BEST OF SHOW" HONORS AT BIOMETRITECH 2002TM
New York, NY (August 26, 2002) - Targus Inc., the leader in essential accessories for mobile computing reaffirmed its dominance of the security space by winning the coveted "Ultimate Choice" distinction from Laptop Magazine. Due on newsstands in September, LAPTOP's Ultimate Mobility special issue features best of breed products in various mobile categories including, notebooks, handhelds, backup solutions, security, storage, mobile phones and digital cameras.
Targus Inc., the leader in essential accessories for mobile computing, today announced that its suite of DEFCON? Authenticator devices has received the prestigious "Best of Show" distinction at the BiometriTech? Conference and Expo. Selected from among numerous leading vendors, Targus was one of six recipients of the award, which recognizes forward-looking products that will aid in the development of the next generation of biometric solutions.
"We are honored to be singled out for excellence at BiometriTech?," said Brett Johnson, President of Targus Inc. "Winning Best of Show at the leading global event for biometrics validates that Targus is clearly moving in the right direction with our sophisticated suite of DEFCON? security and authentication solutions."

The Targus DEFCON? Authenticator USB Hub and DEFCON? PC Card Authenticator utilize fingerprint authentication to prevent unauthorized users from logging onto and accessing vital company and personal information on any desktop or notebook computer. Bundled with OmniPass? by Softex, these Targus' DEFCON? Authenticator solutions eliminate reliance on numerous passwords and offer the maximum level of protection for confidential information.

  • DEFCON? Authenticator USB Hub: Weighing only 5 ounces and measuring 2.7" x 1.9" x .8" inches, the DEFCON? Authenticator USB Hub is the first stand-alone, USB driven biometric security device targeted towards both the desktop and notebook market place. Priced at $119.99, the device features TruePrint? technology by hardware developer AuthenTec that senses and authenticates the "live" or second layer of skin, enabling precise measurement of biometric data for enhanced user security.

  • DEFCON? PC Card Authenticator: This PC Card version sold for $199.99 features the TruePrint? technology via a retractable fingerprint sensor that authenticates designated users. Weighing only 1.2 ounces and measuring 4.54" x 2.25" x 0.25" inches while extended, the DEFCON? PC Card Authenticator is small enough to go wherever you and your laptop do, and powerful enough to keep unwanted or unauthorized people out.
"BiometriTech? magazine's editors selected Targus not only for their innovation and vision, but also for the outstanding impression they made on our exhibit floor," said Rich Tehrani, president and group publisher of TMC? and co-chairman of the BiometriTech? show. "Their contribution has established BiometriTech? as a leading forum for the biometrics industry. The continued success and growth of our exhibitors will make our next show an even bigger success."
Targus' full suite of DEFCON? Authenticator devices are compatible with IBM's Embedded Security System (ESS), IBM's Client Security Software (CSS), BioNetrix's Enterprise Authentication Solution, Softex's OmniPass? and SAFLINK's suite of enterprise-level biometric security software. Both products are now available through www.targus.com, www.port.com and major electronics retailers nationwide.
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