Authentication Service addresses smart metering concerns.(Certicom Unveils Device Authentication Service for ZigBee Smart Energy Devices)

Certicom Device Authentication Service for ZigBee Smart Energy uses Device Certificate Authority to issue Elliptic Curve Qu Vanstone implicit certificates, based on Elliptic Curve Cryptography, to secure wireless data communications and authenticate smart metering devices. Delivering out-of-the-box security, service makes sure utility providers' networks are protected from unauthorized access and customer information is properly secured.

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Certicom's Elliptic Curve Cryptography Helps Energy and Utility Companies More Effectively Address Environmental and Conservation Issues

MISSISSAUGA, ON, May 20 -- Certicom Corp. (TSX: CIC) today launched its new Certicom Device Authentication Service for ZigBee Smart Energy enabling secure, low cost, low bandwidth networking. The service uses Certicom's Device Certificate Authority to issue …