Spain's Health Ministry Contracts Authenware to Fortify System Security Prior to ...( Biometric so...)

Biometric software application enables system access and security for federal employees, regardless of location

Miami, FL (PRWEB) September 30, 2009 -- Authenware, a leading keystroke biometric developer, today announced a landmark partnership with the Ministry of Health in Spain, providing the agency with software-based biometric protection for its federal employees. Calculating intrinsic behavioral typing patterns to authenticate users, Authentest will ensure ministry officials are able to securely access databases and applications from their headquarters or remotely, if necessary.

"As escalating concerns regarding H1N1 reach critical mass, governments across the globe rely on electronic networks to arm the public with up-to-date information," said Tom Helou, President of Authenware. "All too often, however, electronic communication channels are at risk of collapse due to infected computer systems. As in health care, the best vaccine for cybersecurity is prevention. We look forward to working with the Ministry of Health to add that critical preventive layer to their IT infrastructure."

Under the agreement, Authenware will supply Spain's Ministry of Health with AuthenTest, a state-of-the-art authentication technology that grants or denies access to the federal agency's network according to the rhythm and cadence with which a username and password are typed. Additionally, the software will consider typical times of operation, tab-mouse behavior, time zones, and numerous other heuristics to ensure it is
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