Intercede Share Discussion Threads

[aphrodites] 29/3/2011 08:19

It should certainly have moved the share price higher but the spread and lack of liquidity is killing trade.

[yump] 29/3/2011 08:03

Wonder if it will have the same effect as the mention of the word Google has elsewhere ?

[rivaldo] 29/3/2011 07:34

So...Microsoft then?!



"Enterprise Credentialing Partnership with Microsoft

Intercede (London Stock Exchange AIM: IGP) today announces the release of the Intercede MyID Management Agent (MA) for Microsoft Forefront Identity Manager (FIM). This is the culmination of close collaboration with the Microsoft Identity and Access Management technical team.

The combination of Intercede MyID and Microsoft FIM provides customers with today's most comprehensive credentialing solution for Enterprise customers....."

[wjccghcc] 28/3/2011 19:46

Trading update is usually next week I think.

[carly2] 28/3/2011 17:45

Well, I'm waiting for the year end trading update - it will presumably be this week..
Best wishes all

[aphrodites] 28/3/2011 16:19

Interesting to see that the MM's know someone is up to their old selling tricks again.

You can buy in 10,000 lots very easily but you can only sell 2,000.

[looby loo] 21/3/2011 11:44

Yep, thanks Jailbird, I thought I better do a bit of reading on the subject. ;o) If anyone else is interested in learning about SecurId, there's some excellent information here:



It's even got a section for the RSA March 2011 system compromise, with some additional reference links at the bottom:

[jailbird] 21/3/2011 09:21

A secureId token is a fob attached to a keyring essentially and displays random mumbers
i used this to login into internal servers at work.

It is part of 2 factor authorisation...this being the latter.

You enter a (your personal)PIN+ securID code from token.

this code are random numbers that change every 30 seconds

[wjccghcc] 20/3/2011 11:47

Good point - I'd forgotten that - though it was 8 years ago and marked their first entry into the US. It was a corporate CMS that basically took secureID users to the next level of security by using smart cards that could also authenticate the securid tokens - it was never part of the SecurID solution itself.

When I talked to management at the AGM. they said that RSA had moved away from this area once they were bought by EMC. If you are concerned, then email Parris or Walker - they're usually pretty responsive.

[looby loo] 20/3/2011 11:09

Thanks WJCC. I had previously thought (from news release below) that MyID was at the heart of RSA's SecurID, so just assumed that some responsibility for this breach could lie with Intercede.




Intercede announces the launch of MyID™ Corporate - An RSA Secured® Solution

18/11/2003

Lutterworth, Leicestershire, United Kingdom-November 18, 2003- Intercede Group plc, today announced the launch of a new variant of Intercede's MyID™ Corporate smart card based ID solution. This version, which has been certified as part of the RSA Secured® Partner Program, has been developed by Intercede for RSA Security environments. It leverages and enhances the features available in RSA Keon® digital management software and RSA SecurID® two factor authentication software.


But I understand now the issue is with SecurID TOKENS (not SecurID cards). You have a much more thorough understanding of these things than me (and probably anyone else on ADVFN). So thanks again for clarifying. ;o)

[wjccghcc] 20/3/2011 10:54

Loobyloo, have expanded the post above to give more info.

[looby loo] 20/3/2011 10:50

Thanks WJCC, so you don't think there could be a vulnerability issue with MyID then?

[wjccghcc] 20/3/2011 10:45

SecurID is nothing to do with MyID. It's a token that issues a number to enable you to log in/authenticate an electronic transaction - just like the card machines the banks have issued us to do online banking.

MyID is for much higher level and more comprehensive security systems (though they can include tokens).

If this pushes entities from relying on two factor token authentication to using a higher security smart card system, then it will actually benefit Intercede.

As an aside, since RSA was bought by EMC, they had a strategic direction change to target the larger mid-market security and moved away from the high-end. Consequently Intercede don't do much with them anymore - it's why the TWIC contract was transferred from RSA to Intercede directly.

[looby loo] 20/3/2011 10:42

Thanks rambutan2, well spotted. Here's RSA chairman's letter. (It really annoys me when people don't put a date on their articles. I believe it was published on 17 March.)





EMC Corp / RCA issued a SEC 8-K on 17 March:



saying, "EMC does not believe that the matter described in the letter and note will have a material impact on its financial results." In which case, who is liable?

There are a lot of press articles on this. Take your pick from this lot!




These 2 are probably as good as any:







"The worst case, many security consultants say, is that the vulnerability created by the theft might require companies to replace the secure tokens, which, according to analysts, cost $15 a year or more to maintain. The vulnerability might also force RSA to rethink the design of its SecurID system."




This guy's comment is worth a read:




"RSA may not want to do the responsible thing because it would be very expensive for them... but given the only deductions possible from what little RSA has said in light of the technology, any company using RSA SecurID tokens should consider them completely compromised and should insist upon their immediate replacement."


I haven't seen any mention of Intercede's name – Yet!

It seems incredible that Intercede achieved GSA approval for MyID on 15 March, then just a few days later, this happens. My cynical mind is thinking our jealous enemy, Actividentity has tried to destroy us once, so it'll keep on trying. Have they got a team of software engineers working hard to breach SecurID? On the other hand, RSA might issue a directive for every SecurID token to be replaced. In which case, Intercede could be laughing all the way to the bank, couldn't it?

We need more information.

[rambutan2] 20/3/2011 00:38

Story was in the FT today...

[igoe104] 15/3/2011 11:08

FANTASTIC.

Everything is in place to win clusters of contracts now.

[boadicea] 15/3/2011 08:16

Intercede MyID PIV v9 Approved by U.S. Government

[wjccghcc] 14/3/2011 09:09

"The challenge comes because identity management for controlling access to physical facilities has traditionally been separate from controlling access to IT resources. said Baldridge, who is also NASA's Identity, Credential and Access Management architect.. Merging the two under a single interoperable card is not necessarily simple, but the establishment of a standardized set of electronic credentials under HSPD-12 is making it possible."

Exactly what MyID was designed to do.

[igoe104] 14/3/2011 08:36

Should get a nice ramp up before the (FYE)

The Office of Management and Budget on Feb. 3 directed agencies to "develop and issue an implementation policy, by March 31, 2011, through which the agency will require the use of the PIV credentials as the common means of authentication for access to that agency's facilities, networks, and information systems.

[rambutan2] 11/3/2011 02:11

HRI's annual report to 31/12/10 has just been published and lists that its IGP stake was worth £1.368m as at that date, which my maths says is approx 1.9m shares or just under a 4% stake. So, HRI should be listed as a substantial shareholder on IGP's website etc.



A reminder...
2 March 2010:
In response to institutional demand, Richard Parris, Chairman and CEO of
Intercede (AIM: IGP.L) has sold 1,000,000 Intercede shares, representing 2.08
per cent. of the voting rights of the Company, to leading technology investor
Herald Investment Trust (HRI) at a price of 42.5 pence per share.

[pyman] 03/3/2011 16:01

I see the old enemy Activeidentity is the other ID silvermember. Bet they are snarling IGP turned up

[igoe104] 03/3/2011 10:33

Heres more information on TSCP.

TSCP is designed to help government agencies and contractors collaborate on international projects, and serves as a secure platform for exchanging information on complex, confidential projects.

Tim Brown, chief security architect and distinguished engineer at CA, told conference attendees that the system is designed for extremely large projects such as the construction of naval vessels.

"When they build an aircraft carrier, 50,000 partners is common. Collaboration is no longer just an option," he said.

Companies must be able to ensure the security of information when dealing with such complex operations, as well as remain updated on credentials and clearances so that terminated employees are not sent potentially sensitive information.

[rambutan2] 03/3/2011 10:17

It just keeps on getting better.

During the TSCP Business Week, February 20-24, 2011, hosted by Northrop Grumman and US Secret Service in Washington DC, Intercede CEO Richard Parris, presented Intercede's capabilities to A&D industry leaders.

[igoe104] 03/3/2011 08:43

Intercede should be well rewarded out of this medium term.


TSCP has a clearly defined strategy for the global implementation of a secure data sharing standard," said Richard Parris, Intercede CEO. "Being part of TSCP will help Intercede deliver greater value to the A&D community, solving immediate challenges with our established MyID commercial off the shelf (COTS) platform. It will enable companies in the sector to enjoy a common foundation against cyberattack and identity fraud, a benefit that Intercede already delivers to some A&D companies. Within this context, participation within TSCP will enable Intercede to develop new capabilities specifically designed to meet emerging industry challenges, contribute to solutions for secure interoperability, and share lessons learned