Loomis Armors Against Data Theft

Released on: September 10, 2008, 12:12 pm

Press Release Author: Trisha King/MRB Public Relations

Industry: Financial

Press Release Summary: The company that is trusted to protect the assets of many of
the nation’s major banks, now trusts PhoneFactor to protect theirs.

OVERLAND PARK, KS (September 9, 2008) - PhoneFactor, a leading provider of security
products and services, today announced that Loomis, an international leader in the
cash handling services industry, has selected PhoneFactor as its two-factor
authentication solution in the US.


Press Release Body: Loomis’ high profile customers in the financial, commercial and
retail sectors rely on Loomis to protect their assets. That responsibility extends
to the sensitive data about Loomis’ operations and that of their clients, housed on
the Loomis corporate network. After evaluating several options for two-factor
authentication, Loomis chose to implement PhoneFactor to protect remote access to
its network and the client information it contains.

PhoneFactor adds a second layer of security – an automated phone call – to Loomis’
existing remote access platform. Loomis employees simply login to the company VPN
just like they do today, and instantly they get a call. They answer the call and
press # to complete their log in. A hacker would need to know the employee’s log in
information and have physical possession of their phone to gain access to the Loomis
network.

“Protecting our customers’ data is every bit as important as protecting their cash.
Security is our number one priority,” stated Wayne Sadin, Chief Information Officer
at Loomis. “PhoneFactor allowed us to add a critical extra barrier against
unauthorized access with limited impact on our employees.”

About Loomis
Loomis is the cash handling services division of Securitas AB, a world leader in
security. Loomis offers secure and efficient cash distribution, processing and
recycling solutions for financial institutions, retailers and other commercial
enterprises through an international network of 420 operating locations in eleven
European countries and the US. Loomis employs approximately 20,000 people. For
further information about Loomis US operations, visit www.loomis.us

About PhoneFactor
PhoneFactor is a simple two-factor authentication service that provides far greater
security than usernames and passwords. The award-winning service can use any phone
(mobile or landline) as a second form of authentication. PhoneFactor can be setup in
minutes and eliminates the need for tokens, smart cards or certificates. The basic
service is free with advanced modules available for enterprise deployments. For
more information, please call 877-668-6536 or visit www.phonefactor.com.

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Company Contact:
Sarah Fender
Positive Networks
913.499.4152
sfender@positivenetworks.com


Web Site: http://www.loomis.us

Contact Details: Trisha King
TKing@mrb-pr.com
MRB Public Relations
732-758-1100

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