Comodo joins TCG to help accelerate the adoption of trusted computing principles across the industry

Bradford, UK, 3rd June 2003. Comodo, the Internet security specialist, has joined the likes of AMD, HP, IBM, Intel and Microsoft in the Trusted Computing Group (TCG), a highly respected industry group dedicated to ensuring that trust and security are more broadly adopted into computing platforms and devices. TCG will develop and promote open industry standard specifications for trusted computing hardware building blocks and software interfaces across multiple platforms, including PCs, servers, PDAs, and digital phones. This will enable more secure data storage, online business practices, and online commerce transactions while protecting privacy and individual rights. TCG has adopted existing trusted computing specifications from the Trusted Computing Platform Alliance (TCPA) and will extend and enhance these specifications. For more information on TCG, see www.trustedcomputinggroup.org.

"Comodo's successful business model has been built on the premise that every facet of the PC eco system and indeed every individual user, needs a greater level of confidence that only trusted computing can deliver. Comodo has the range of hardware and software solutions to help enforce these principles and membership within TCG can only succeed to strengthen their adoption." says Steve Roylance, Technical Marketing Director of Comodo. "We have locks on car doors, house doors, any door that we need to protect,'' said Melih Abdulhayoglu, chief security architect of Comodo Group, "Anything of value is important, and it's about time we start protecting it. TCG is an excellent soap box to the industry at large, with the added advantage that industry listens and users adopt".

"We appreciate the fresh perspectives that a diverse set of members offer to TCG, and welcome companies such as Comodo to the group." says Geoffrey Strongin, Chief Security Architect at AMD.

Since forming in 1998, Comodo has operated a dedicated research and development lab, with R&D headquarters in UK and members of the R&D team based all around the world. The Comodo Research Lab is focused on fundamental research and development of security solutions through its dedicated team of engineers and ensures the successful operation of the Comodo infrastructures.

About Comodo: Comodo (SSL Certificate Authority ) is a leading Internet security specialist and provides next generation E-commerce Security Solutions. Through a growing range of products, services and applications developed by its dedicated research lab, Comodo provides software, hardware, secure messaging and certificate based security.

After its first year of issuing SSL Certificates, Comodo has quickly become the 2nd largest Certification Authority in the world. For product information please contact US (877) COMODO 5 (877-266-636-5) or Europe +44 (0) 161 874 7070 or visit the Comodo Home Page at www.comodogroup.com.