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09.11.2010 | Zertificon's “Z1 SecureMail Messenger” with optimised sms facility for password transmissionThe company Zertificon Solutions GmbH has released Version 2.8 of its “Z1 SecureMail Messenger”. In addition to several new functions designed to make the system more userfriendly, customers also now have access to an improved sms feature aimed at simplifying the forwarding of passwords. The feature makes for faster and more secure transmission of activation PINs. Simpler password handling and a still greater range of options are among the other features offered by the new version.Download article | |
29.07.2010 | Zertificon for B2B and B2C e-mail security: New version of the "Z1 SecureMail Messenger" availableBusinesses that work with personal data are increasingly being threatened by data spies. But even the best e-mail encryption can be meaningless if it is unilateral i.e. if the partner being communicated with does not have the relevant PKI or certificate. However, Zertificon has a solution for such cases in the form of the "Z1 SecureMail Messenger". Version 2.7 of this application is now available and has again been enhanced in response to practical user experiences.Download article | |
26.04.2010 | Z1 SecureMail Family from Zertificon now with an integrated ERP connectionZertificon Solutions GmbH have now equipped their "Z1 SecureMail Gateway" e-mail encryption solution with an ERP-Connector integrated into the administrative interface. It is thus now possible to easily connect via web GUI to Active Directory and Lotus Notes as well as to other LDAP directories. Existing users and groups, as well as client structures if required, are now automatically synchronised with "Z1 SecureMail Gateway". This will make it even more efficient to run solutions, especially in enterprise environments, by using the simple ERP-Connector.Download article | |
27.11.2009 | Zertificon launches new product releases for greater B2B e-mail securityZertificon Solutions GmbH, the provider of professional e-mail encryption solutions, is set to release new versions of its products. The business specialises in particular in e-mail security, encryption and signatures. Its Z1 SecureMail family guarantees data protection and confidentiality with regard to sensitive business information transmitted via the Internet. Zertificon now launches its new releases before the end of the year. Significant new features include compatibility with Debian Linux 5.0, the new preferred platform, as well as the default supply of 64-bit versions.Download article | |
09.04.2009 | Z1 SecureMail Family: Zertificon refines its e-mail encryption solutionsZertificon Solutions GmbH has again optimised its products for server-based e-mail encryption and signatures and has released the corresponding new service packs. Product maturity and quality have therefore been increased yet again, and functionality and userfriendliness have also been improved. Some new features, such as the possibility for external communications partners to send secure e-mails to each other, round off the scope of functionality now available. This makes the solutions suitable for an even broader target group and also provides increased usability.Download article | |
22.01.2009 | New generation of e-mail encryption from Zertificon protects businesses from British Big BrotherFor reasons of domestic security, the British government will require all Internet service providers (ISPs) to store information relating to the entire e-mail traffic of the British population from 15 March 2009. This measure, supported by GBP 25 million from the government in Downing Street, also stipulates that e-mails received in the UK from abroad are to be recorded and archived for a one-year period. Zertificon supports companies in protecting the confidentiality of their information; with version 4.0 of its Z1 SecureMail family, the manufacturer of e-mail encryption solutions guarantees the secure sending and receiving of electronic messages - which prevents unauthorised parties from spying on the information.Download article | |
09.12.2008 | Zertificon presents Z1 SecureMail 4.0 The security envelope for electronic postZertificon Solutions GmbH has developed and is ready to release version 4.0 of its Z1 SecureMail Gateway and Station products. The producer of e-mail encryption solutions has thereby again improved its post room for secure sending and receiving of e-mails by adding countless new features, such as a highly efficient and flexible new data model for administration, a simplified key/certificate management and an optimised intuitive AdminGUI. The new version will be available for new customers from the 15th December. Updates for existing customers will be issued in January 2009.Download article | |
14.08.2008 | Zertificon presents new release of the Z1 SecureMail Messenger 2.3 for the safe exchange of messagesZertificon Solutions GmbH presents the new version of its Z1 SecureMail Messenger. With its release 2.3, the manufacturer of e-mail encryption solutions offers optimised performance and security of its software for the confidential exchange of electronic information, a task handled by Z1 SecureMail Messenger completely without PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) technology or certificates as is usually required by conventional solutions. The new version, available as of now, boasts a number of innovative and optimised features, which are even better suited to meet the individual requirements of the customers.Download article | |
20.05.2008 | Z1 SecureMail product family supports Solaris 10Effective immediately, the Z1 SecureMail products from Zertificon Solutions GmbH for e-mail encryption are also compatible with Solaris 10. In the future, all Zertificon solutions and their product options can thus be operated under the latest version of the operating system developed by Sun Microsystems. In cooperation with specialised partners, the manufacturer thus offers efficient e-mail encryption for the target group of the platform based on UNIX. Solaris is mainly utilised in medium-size and large enterprises as well as with service providers.Download article | |
14.04.2008 | Zertificon introduces with Z1 SecureMail 3.1 the next generation of e-mail encryptionThe Zertificon Solutions GmbH, a producer of e-mail encryption solutions, announces the availability of Z1 SecureMail 3.1. This product family, which consists of the well-known product editions Gateway, Station und Easy, safeguards a company's e-mail transmissions across the board with its encryption and signature - and, in the process, remains completely invisible to the sender. The new version comes up with an extended functional scope, along with qualitative improvements plus features such as signature confirmation by the user, validation and archiving link for attached documents with a qualified signature - and full-scale compatibility with Solaris 9.Download article | |
02.07.2007 | Z1 SecureMail Messenger 2.1 With the New PDF Based Delivery Function for Confidential Email TrafficZertificon Solutions GmbH announces the availability of its version 2.1 of Z1 SecureMail Messenger significantly facilitating encrypted exchange of electronic messages by enabling confidential Email communication via PDF. The new solution features an optimized integrated Z1 KickMail delivery function providing for conceivably easy use and technical simplicity making it ideal for exchange of encrypted messages with all communication partners.Download article | |
06.06.2007 | Zertificon is Accelerating Market Capture in UK with Z1 SecureMail PortfolioZertificon Solutions GmbH, specialist for Email encryption solutions, is consequently pursuing its expansion path. In the course of it, the activities in the English-speaking area are meant to be intensified focussing on expanding the partner network as well as professionally developing the sales structure.Download article | |
16.05.2007 | Z1 SecureMail at Orbit-iEX 2007The Orbit-iEX exhibition takes place in Zurich between the 22. and 25. May 2007. At this Swiss information technology exhibition the Zertificon Solutions products will be presented by following partners:
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24.04.2007 | Power suppliers are now responsible for guaranteeing secure email traffic the solution: email encryption with Z1 SecureMailThe Federal Network Agency resolution BK6-06-009 requires that the transfer of electronic data by all power suppliers within the Federal Republic of Germany conforms to the EDIFACT standard. In this context the legislator also defines the encryption of messages, within the framework of data protection, as a decisive criterion. The Z1 SecureMail product range, developed by Zertificon Solutions GmbH, complies fully with these requirements and, due to their affordability and easy use, is ideal for power and public utility companies as well as their customers.Download article | |
03.04.2007 | Z1 KickMail via PDF: encrypted email exchange made easyZertificon Solutions GmbH has now made it possible to send encrypted messages via PDF, simplifying considerably confidential email communication. This has been achieved by optimizing Z1 KickMail, the integrated delivery function for the email encryption solution Z1 SecureMail.Download article | |
09.03.2007 | Z1 SecureMail Easy of Zertificon: email-encryption easy handlingZertificon Solutions GmbH brings you the unique Z1 SecureMail Easy 1.0, a brand new member of Zertificons successful email-encryption product range. It is unique because it has been especially developed for SOHOs, now enabling small businesses and home offices to obtain a professional email-encryption solution that is simple to use and is at an affordable price.Download article | |
21.02.2007 | The new version (2.0) of Zertificons security solution Z1 SecureMail Messenger is released.Z1 SecureMail Messenger from Zertificon enables anyone to send confidential email. This solution distinguishes itself from conventional email encryption solutions because no PKI technology or certificates are required in order to securely exchange emails with external communication partners. The message is sent over a web server, via an SSL encrypted HTTPS, instead of by email. Version 2.0 is available now and includes countless new features and optimisations.Download article | |
08.02.2007 | Z1 SecureMail Gateway at the Allianz SuisseThe Internet entered the finance and insurance industries long ago. Paper was largely replaced by electronic documents. Personal and finance-related data are no longer sent by post or fax, but rather by e-mail. These sensitive procedures require security measures that satisfy both employees and customers, and allow more efficient work practices. Therefore Allianz Suisse decided to implement a central-encryption solution.Download article | |
07.02.2007 | Z1 at ITeG health fair present by NetfoxBetween the 17th and 19th April the ITeG health fair 2007 takes place under the Berlin Funkturm. Our Z1 SecureMail Reseller Netfox AG presents the newest versions of Z1 products. More informations:www.iteg-messe.de www.eHealth2007.de | |
28.08.2006 | Zertificon introduces the next generation of Z1 SecureMail Gateway 2.4E-mail critical to any companyBerlin, 28th August 2006 E-mail is no long a method of communication that you can afford to do without in business. However, at the same time, it has one of the largest risk factors. This can cause damage costing millions without adequate protection. That is why setting up a virtual mailroom should be standard for any company. Zertificon presents, with the Z1 SecureMail Gateway 2.4, the next generation of virtual mailroom. This product, a member of the Z1 SecureMail range, functions like a secretary opening and sealing letters. It encrypts and decrypts a companys complete e-mail traffic while running fully in the background and remaining totally invisible to the sender. The new version contains countless optimised functions and features. | |
14.08.2006 | The latest version (1.2) of Zertificons security solution Z1 SecureMail Messenger is now available.Berlin, 14th August 2006 A confidential and encrypted e-mail exchange is possible by using Z1 SecureMail Messenger from Zertificon. As opposed to conventional e-mail encryption solutions, this solution does not require the recipient to have S/MIME, a PGP certificate or a PGP key. This web-based HTTPS e-mail encryption solution is easily used for communications with all communication partners, as well as those who do not possess their own PKI. It features a professional multi-client capability, optimised high availability as well as being scaleable. Two versions of this product are available. | |
09.08.2006 | Z1 SecureMail Gateway Release 2.3.2 is now availableService Release 2.3.2 is purely a bug-fix release. Please contact us if you have any queries about this release. | |
02.08.2006 | BMS Systems WORKSHOP on 18.09.2006BMS Systems GmbH and Zertificon Solutions GmbH invite you to a workshop on 18.09.2006 at the Seehotel Niedernberg.Current topics: - IT law - Information security according to ISO 27001:2005 - Z1 SecureMail Gateway e-mail gateways in practice You can find the detailed agenda for the workshop here: BMS Systems website | |
26.07.2006 | E-MAIL TRAFFIC / INDUSTRIAL ESPIONAGEMillions in damages: Zertificon Solutions GmbH in Berlin offers security solutions which, according to the manufacturer, prevent any data theft and therefore effectively secure a business e-mail traffic.Download article | |
18.07.2006 | The client bears the risk. E-mail communication in law firms often has huge security vulnerabilities.Berlin, 18. July 2006 Legal matters are normally confidential and sensitive. However many law firms are still working without adequately protecting their electronic communication. Their e-mail traffic is insecure and in the worst case scenario this is at the expense of the client.Download article | |
11.07.2006 | BMS Systems WORKSHOP on 19.07.2006BMS Systems GmbH and Zertificon Solutions GmbH invite you to a workshop on 19.07.2006 at the Seehotel Niedernberg.Current topics: - IT law - Information security according to ISO 27001:2005 - Z1 SecureMail Gateway e-mail gateways in practice You can find the detailed agenda for the workshop here: BMS Systems website | |
11.07.2006 | 12th VÖB-Service service convention on the 11th and 12th September 2006VÖB-Service GmbH and Zertificon Solutions GmbH invite you to the 12th VÖB-Service service convention on the 11th and 12th September 2006 in the international convention centre in Bonn.Current topics: - IT security - Registration - Banking / Risk management - Logistics - Property valuation The detailed agenda for the 12th VÖB-Service service convention and the participation conditions can be found here: Download agenda Webseite von VÖB-Service GmbH | |
10.07.2006 | Protect confidentiality and adhere to lawsZ1 SecureMail Messenger Sending unencrypted e-mail whilst dealing with confidential information can represent a breach in your obligation to keep information secure.Download article network Computing website | |
05.07.2006 | Theft of data through Echelon is not to be underestimatedBerlin, 05. July 2006 the enemy is also listening this theory is put forward by critics of the automated worldwide eavesdropping and detection system Echelon.Download article | |
17.05.2006 | Verify, read, answer, secureBanken + Partner magazine reports on the use of Z1 SecureMail Gateway by the state bank of Baden-Württemberg."The e-mail is now what the letter was. This quick method of communication does not only bring advantages. It is still necessary to encrypt confidential data, separate the important from the unimportant and to establish an automatic archive system. Download article Banken+Partner website | |
10.05.2006 | Z1 SecureMail at Orbit-iEXThe Orbit-iEX trade fair takes place in Zurich between the 16. and 19. May 2006. At this Swiss information technology fair our partner DDS NetCom AG will present the new Z1 SecureMail product in hall 6 on stand A20. | |
05.05.2006 | 05.05.2006 Z1 SecureMail at the IT-Profits trade fairOn the 11th and 12th May 2006 our partner firm CIO Solutions will present the Z1 SecureMail Gateway at the IT-Profits trade fair under the Berlin Funkturm in hall 15.1, stand 20. The new Z1 SecureMail Messenger will also be presented live for the first time. | |
04.05.2006 | 04.05.2006 Zertificon strengthens both marketing and development teamsTwo new employees have recently joined the marketing department whilst a new software developer now works in the software department. A further account manager is now based in our office in Frankfurt am Main for our customers and partners in central and western Germany, whilst a new office has been opened in Munich for those in southern Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Liechtenstein. | |
09.03.2006 | CeBIT 2006  To the fair registration | |
18.01.2006 | OMNICARD: the ultimate conference for the Smart Card Community!OMNICARD is Germanys leading conference for the smart card community. Every year, about 500 people come together at this international meeting, which is one of the top IT events in Europe. To the Homepage | |
03.01.2006 | Zertificon Solutions expands distribution networkwith leading IT security company in Switzerland. Z1 SecureMail solutions promptly optainable also at CETUS diligence in distribution GmbH. More... | |
06.12.2005 | Server-based e-mail encryption nominated as Project of the MonthProject Future nominated the implementation of Z1 SecureMail Gateway in the Federal State of Brandenburg as Project of the Month December 2005: StState administrations and local governments will be able to use electronic communication securely, legally binding and confidentially among themselves but also with enterprises and citizens.To the Media Release | |
30.11.2005 | Z1 SecureMail Gateway receives award as ideal IT security solution: Fast, uncomplicated and economicalZertificon Solutions received the IT Security Award NRW 2005 for its product Z1 SecureMail Gateway. The jury claimed this server-based e-mail encryption software to be fast, uncomplicated and economically and thus an ideal IT security solution.To the Media Release | |
08.11.2005 | IT-Security-Forum9:30 - 14:30 Uhr in Liederbach, in der Zertificon-Niederlassung Frankfurt am MainAuf dem IT-Security-Forum mit der Paladin Group und Sophos werden in Vorträgen und anhand von Praxis-Vorführungen führende Lösungen zu den aktuell wichtigsten Bedrohungen der IT-Sicherheit gezeigt. Unser Kunde, die BHW Bausparkasse AG, hält einen Anwendervortrag über den Einsatz des Z1 SecureMail-Gateways. Die Einladung und Agenda finden Sie hier. | |
29.09.2005 | T-Talk - Innovationen zum Anfassen 2005Aus der Veranstaltungsreihe T-Talk werden innovative Lösungen anhand von Referenzlösungen greifbar für den Kunden dargestellt. Gemeinsam mit unserem Partner präsentieren wir die Kombination aus zentraler E-Mail-Verschlüsselung und Signatur mit MailPass Benutzerzertifikaten.Diese halbtägige Veranstaltung richtet sich an technisch orientierte Entscheider IT/TK und Projektleiter IT/TK. Dauer der Veranstaltung: 13 bis 18 Uhr 29.09. 2005 Hamburg, Hotel Treudelberg | |
28.09.2005 | Award for application of Z1 SecureMail Gateway at pension fund specialistOur customer, pension fund specialist Hoefer Vorsorge-Management, is nominated for the IT Security Award NRW 2005. The initiative »secure-it.nrw« award this price annually to a corporation for a feasible and exemplary IT security application.Hoefer Vorsorge-Management applied for the award with their solution for server-based e-mail encryption and signature. The pension fund specialist works law-abiding with the application of Z1 SecureMail Gateway and fulfills customer requirements for a secure data communication. The fast, easy and reliable encryption of e-mail messages runs without user knowledge. Working time can be used for customer oriented activities without putting security aside. Our solution is one out of three applications to be awarded as nominee. | |
28.09.2005 | Zertificon becomes member of IT Security made in Germany association IT Security made in Germany is an association of German IT security companies, supported by the Federal Ministry of Economics and Labour. It gives central access to products, solutions and services of German companies in the areas of biometrics, smartcards, cryptographic software, crypto equipment, establishing PKIs etc.. This initiative encourages and supports joint projects of German companies and partners from Middle East, Southeast Asia as well as Central and Eastern Europe. http://www.itsmig.de | |
22.09.2005 | SecurityDay by Crocodial10-15 Uhr bei SUN in Berlin. Crocodial und ihre Partner informieren über Neuigkeiten im IT-Security-Markt. Weitere Informationen und Anmeldung | |
21.09.2005 | Praxis Workshop12.30 - 17.00 Uhr in Sprockhövel, in den Räumen der r-tec IT Systeme GmbH Zertificon Solutions hält einen Vortrag zum Thema "eMail-Schutz" und stellt die Lösung Z1 SecureMail Gateway vor. Mehr Informationen und das Anmeldeformular finden Sie unter: http://www.r-tec.net | |
08.09.2005 | T-Talk - Innovationen zum Anfassen 2005Aus der Veranstaltungsreihe T-Talk werden innovative Lösungen anhand von Referenzlösungen greifbar für den Kunden dargestellt. Gemeinsam mit unserem Partner präsentieren wir die Kombination aus zentraler E-Mail-Verschlüsselung und Signatur mit MailPass Benutzerzertifikaten.Diese halbtägige Veranstaltung richtet sich an technisch orientierte Entscheider IT/TK und Projektleiter IT/TK. Dauer der Veranstaltung: 13 bis 18 Uhr 08.09. 2005 Hannover, Hotel Arabella Sheraton | |
07.09.2005 | Security Day, netsecure nord08:30 - 16:30, Hamburg, Hotel Europäischer HofWir halten einen Vortrag zum Thema E-Mail-Schutz am Gateway und stellen das Z1 SecureMail Gateway vor. Der Security Day richtet sich an IT Manager/Entscheider, Security Officer, Projektmanager Für die Anmeldung nutzen Sie bitte das Anmeldeformular. Mehr Infos: Agenda, Anmeldung | |
06.09.2005 | Email Security - Who is reading your e-mails?Frankfurt am Main, SHC Netzwerktechnik GmbH, 13:00 to 17:00 | |
02.09.2005 | Gateway solutions dominate e-mail encryption InformationWeek (German run) reports in its issue 13/14 2005: "Securing this application [means e-mail] by encryption and sender authentication is absolutely necessary". The IT magazine compares both methods and forecasts: " The server-based solutions presumably will prevail. Individual encryption at the client (PC) is worth the effort only in special situations." Advantages of a centralized solution as the Z1 SecureMail Gateway are: Installation only on a sigle server, training effort only for system/security administration, no user support necessary, security measurements automatically and without user interference, virus and content filtering products work without interference. The full article (in German) | |
12.08.2005 | New: Version 2.2 of Z1 SecureMail GatewayZ1 SecureMail Gateway for trustworthy e-mail exchange via the web.To the media release | |
07.07.2005 | EU-Parliament refuses software patents in the EUThe EU parliament refused the Software Patents Directive proposed by the European Council of Ministers. Zertificon Solutions appreciates the vote of the parliament. | |
30.06.2005 | Milestone for digital signaturePackaging manufacturer signs each e-mail to protect against phishing and spam. Virtual admin office by Zertificon Solutions protects e-mail communication at Bischof + Klein. Read the Success Story | |
27.06.2005 | Zertificon Solutions says "Save Europe from Software Patents! "Zertificon Solutions is strongly concerned about the Software Patents Directive, as approved by the European Council of Ministers. The last chance to stop these patents is the vote in planary at July 6th in Strasbourg. The FFII generated voting recommendations and asks representatives in the European Parliament to follow. Zertificon Solutions supports this appeal and the initiative "Economic Majority Against Software Patents" to protect Europe from the directive. According to Deutsche Bank Research "SMEs are crucial providers of pathbreaking innovations, but would be most adversely affected by patentability".More information: Parliament: Save Europe from Software Patents! http://noepatents.eu.org Economic Majority Against Software Patents: http://www.economic-majority.com Deutsche Bank Research about Software Patents http://wiki.ffii.org/DB040622En About the FFII The Foundation for a Free Information Infrastructure (FFII) is a non-profit association registered in several European countries, which is dedicated to the spread of data processing literacy. The FFII supports the development of public information goods based on copyright, free competition and open standards. More than 500 members, 1,400 companies and 85,000 supporters have entrusted the FFII to act as their voice in public policy questions concerning exclusion rights (intellectual property) in data processing. The FFII operates the Nosoftwarepatents.com website. Read More in our Media Release | |
14.06.2005 | Outsourced: "Virtual Admin Room"Zertificon Solutions makes it possible - the virtual admin room in outsourcing. Cellent AG becomes first provider of e-mail encryption and signature as Managed Security Services.Download Media Release | |
15.03.2005 | n-tv reports on Z1 SecureMail GatewayRead more about "Germany`s most hard-working virtual admin office" here: http://www.n-tv.de/5505327.html (german) | |
10.03.2005 | CeBIT 2005: Zertificon Solutions präsentiert Deutschlands fleißigste Virtuelle PoststelleZ1 SecureMail Gateway stoppt E-Mail-Spionage und -Adressfälschungen Berlin, 27. Januar 2005 IT-Sicherheitslösungen, die einfach in der Bedienung und schnell einzusetzen sind, werden ein herausragendes Thema auf der CeBIT in Hannover sein. Am Stand von The Bristol Group zeigt Zertificon vom 10. bis 16. März sein Lösungsspektrum im neuen IT Sicherheitsbereich der Halle 7 am Stand A55. | |
22.02.2005 | DFN-CERT secures e-mail lists of European IT security experts with Zertificon SolutionsThe Computer Emergency Rescue Team (CERT) for the German Forschungsnetz (research network) has decided to adopt the SecureMail Gateway by Zertificon Solutions for implementing encrypted mailing lists. | |
01.02.2005 | Zertificon becomes a member of TeleTrusT Deutschland e.V.TeleTrusT Deutschland e.V. was founded in 1989 to promote the security of information and communication technology in an open systems environment. More... | |
21.01.2005 | Zertificon Solutions at the CeBITZertificon Solutions presents Europe's busiest virtual admin office: Z1 SecureMail Gateway stops e-mail espionage and address falsification. Read more... | |
12.01.2005 | Omnicard 2005, CongressBerlin, Grand Hotel Esplanade"Why PKI-based smartcard applications are not successful." Dr. Burkhard Wiegel, Chairperson Further information  www.omnicard.de | |
24.11.2004 | Z1 SecureMail Gateway 2.1 availableZ1 SecureMail Gateway has now a statistics module and is able to query TrustCenters via Online Certificate Service Protocol (OCSP). Further information | |
19.10.2004 | Zertificon presents enterprise e-mail security solution at LinuxWorldBerlin/GermanyFor the first time Zertificon Solutions will have an own presence at a computer fair. Booth F19 at LinuxWorld will have the motto Z1 SecureMail Gateway, the virtual admin office, protects your corporate e-mail traffic on Linux and Solaris" more information · Media Release (german) | |
14.10.2004 | Zertificon Solutions takes over devolopment and customer careZertificon Solutions GmbH acquired ownership of the products of C:1 Secure eBusiness GmbH on October 1st, 2004. The Berlin based security software maker also took over majority of employees. This provides future development of the leading server-based e-mail security solution, projects and accessibility of technical support. Availabilty and sales support are warranted by German and international sales part-nerships. |
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