As the scope, volume and transaction value of corporate online trade continues to grow, the need for globally trusted identity management has never been greater. In order to reduce the cost, complexity and risk of high-value, cross-border trade, companies require identity management processes and infrastructure that work uniformly around the world, satisfy all local and regional regulations, and protect against the ever-growing threats of identity theft and online fraud.
IdenTrust™ Inc. is a global leader in trusted identity solutions accepted by global financial
institutions, government agencies, and corporations spanning five continents. As the only government
regulated, bank-built identity company, IdenTrust provides a worldwide network of trusted credentials
based on global standards.
IdenTrust not only addresses the technical aspects of identity management but also provides a legally
and globally interoperable environment for using identities. The IdenTrust solution consists of
three key components: (a) trusted identity blueprint, (b) proven network and delivery capabilities based
on "best of breed" technology, and (c) unmatched expertise in establishing and managing at trusted
identity infrastructure.
The IdenTrust platform enables financial institutions, governments and commercial entities to effectively
manage the risks associated with identity authentication; minimize investment in creating their own
legal frameworks; and deploy a Trusted Identity infrastructure smarter, faster, and more cost
effectively.
IdenTrust™ Inc. was founded by financial institutions such as Citigroup, ABN AMRO, Bankers Trust
(since acquired by Deutsche Bank), to name a few. Upon receiving regulatory approval, IdenTrust
announced its formation as a Delaware limited liability company in April 1999. IdenTrust continues
to add new financial institutions to the IdenTrust network.
In March 2002, IdenTrust acquired Digital Signature Trust Company (DST) from Zions
Bancorporation (Nasdaq: ZION) and the American Bankers Association. The acquisition combined the global
reach of IdenTrust with the proven implementation strength of DST to provide financial institutions and
their customers with the means to accomplish business objectives using digital certificates and
certificate-enabled applications.
IdenTrust (formerly Digital Signature Trust Company) is one of the premier
providers of digital identity authentication services to the United States federal government, numerous
U.S. state governments, the U.S. Department of Defense as well as Energy and supply chain markets.
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) awarded IdenTrust the designation of
"Access Certificates for Electronic Services" (ACES) Certification Authority to issue digital certificates
to businesses and consumers to conduct business with the U.S. government electronically. IdenTrust also
gained accreditation by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to issue digital certificates to DoD
external contractors under the DoD's Interim External Certification Authority (IECA) program.
IdenTrust has contracts with U.S. state governments such as Washington State.
IdenTrust has been awarded Ernst and Young's WebTrust™ Seal of assurance for Certification Authorities.
IdenTrust is a global company headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in London, New York, Washington DC and Salt Lake City, USA.
IdenTrust helps organizations surmount the final obstacle preventing business-to-business Internet commerce from thriving: authentication of identity. Through a relationship with participating financial institutions, companies will be able to use the Internet to conclusively identify trading partners and conduct trusted business-to-business Transactions with any other participant in the IdenTrust system.
IdenTrust enables businesses to actively manage their e-commerce risks through trusted relationships with their financial institutions. Specifically, IdenTrust supplies the legal mechanisms and technology to let Internet trading partners trust in another's identity. Companies will be able to use the Internet to open new markets, reduce transaction costs and create auditable records of their transactions.
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