Protect and manage your digital identity for FREE with Comodo

Comodo and Microsoft empower Microsoft Office users to obtain FREE personal Digital ID's

September 7th 2005. New York, US — Comodo Inc., a global leader in Identity Assurance Management solutions announced today the availability of Free "Digital ID" credentials through the Microsoft Office Marketplace. E-mail remains one of the most prolific ubiquitous communication mechanisms in today's business market place, empowering suppliers, partners and customers to interact 24/7 x 365 both efficiently and cost effectively. In recent months personal users and business users of e-mail have become acutely aware of the possibility of identity theft due to the ever increasing onslaught of spam borne Phishing attacks. The simplicity by which the 'from' field within an e-mail can be spoofed and the growing awareness that personal communications can be intercepted whilst in transit across the Internet, has led many users to demand a solution.

Comodo, through Microsoft's Office Marketplace have addressed both the market for business users and for personal users who can now digitally sign all correspondence ensuring integrity and authenticity. A personal digital ID can now be obtained for FREE directly through the Microsoft Office Online Marketplace offering users absolutely no barrier to initiate full two-way, fully encrypted communications for any sensitive material. Enterprise customers wishing to empower their workforce can use an efficient web based user enrollment and certificate management tool from Comodo – EPKI Manager

"The success of the Internet to date is directly attributable to the ability of different communities of users to find new ways to interact with each other" said Melih Abdulhayoglu, CEO and Identity Assurance Guru for Comodo. "The future success of the Internet is dependant on users having the ability to interact securely, without fear of Identity theft and Comodo has developed a range of tools aimed at protecting, maintaining and managing digital identities. As a leading Certification Authority, Comodo is proud to be playing a significant role in ensuring the vitality of the Internet."

Comodo offer an entire range of free to use tools and solutions for users including a Free Personal Anti-Spam solution – Comodo Anti Spam. A Free Website Identity assurance Tool – Comodo VerificationEngine. Free 30 day trials are also available for Comodo TrustFax, Personal Firewall and Anti-Virus to ensure total protection is available to all.

About Comodo

Comodo is a leading global provider of security, authentication and assurance services for the Internet. Today, more than 150,000 customers in over 100 countries rely on Comodo to create trust in online transactions through distinct solutions that address the digital ecommerce and infrastructure needs of enterprises. Powered by Comodo's Digital Trust Lab (DTL), Comodo is helping enterprises around the world improve customer relationships, enhance customer trust and create efficiencies across their digital ecommerce operations. Comodo's industry leading solutions include integrated Web Hosting Management Solutions, Infrastructure Services, digital ecommerce services, Digital Certificate, Identity Assurance, customer privacy and vulnerability management solutions. For more information, visit Comodo – Creating Trust Online® – Comodo.com.

Comodo can be reached on + 1.888.266.6361 or + 1.703.581.6361