AuthenTec Launches New Web Store with Security and Identity Management Offerings

AuthenTec (NASDAQ: AUTH), a leading provider of security and identity management solutions, today announced that its Web store is now online for people who want to expand the capabilities of PCs, tablets and mobile devices through fingerprint-enabled hardware, software, applications and services. Initial Web store offerings include AuthenTec’s TrueSuite® identity management software and plug-ins, Eikon™ USB fingerprint readers for PCs and MACs, cloud-based storage services, and mobile security apps.

"Our new Web store is now available at http://store.authentec.com with an offering that allows people to easily add a smart sensor to their PC or expand the value, capabilities and one-touch functionality of their existing sensor-equipped PCs,” said Tom Aebli, AuthenTec Vice President of Software & e-Commerce Solutions. "The Web store is part of our strategy to expand the market by offering consumers an exciting array of products and services that enhances their online experiences through one-touch convenience and security. We plan to expand this offering over time with AuthenTec and partner products, and are pleased to bring our offering directly to PC, tablet and mobile phone users for the first time.”

AuthenTec Web Store Offerings Include:

• TrueSuite® 5.0 Identity Management Software - The next generation of AuthenTec's identity management software is designed for Windows 7 users who want to maximize the ease of use, security and one-touch conveniences of their fingerprint sensor. In addition to a completely redesigned, consumer-friendly user interface, key features include QuickLaunch for one-touch, secure launch of different websites with each finger and KeepSafe for drag and drop storage of files, folders and applications that can only be opened by you.
• Eikon Digital Privacy Manager for PCs and Macs without a sensor - Award-winning Eikon USB fingerprint reader designed to protect additional PCs and Macs in a home or office by freeing users from passwords while protecting their digital privacy with the simple swipe of a finger.
• Proxure KeepVault - Web store partner Proxure offers its affordable and reliable cloud-based data backup and recovery that gives users one-touch access to stored data in the event of accidental data loss, hardware failure, or disasters like floods, fire and theft.
• DataDefender - Free AuthenTec application for Android phones protects access to favorite apps including text messages, email, photos, and other private information.

AuthenTec’s Web store is designed to provide consumers easy access to security and identity management products and services that expand features and functionality of the tens of millions of fingerprint-enabled PCs and mobile devices. The store also offers fingerprint-enabled peripherals for the large base of notebooks without fingerprint sensors. The Web store offering includes AuthenTec and partner products and applications that enhance security and identity management for people at home, at work and on the go. For more information about making your products available in AuthenTec’s Web store, please contact vito.fabbrizio@authentec.com.

About AuthenTec

AuthenTec is the world’s #1 provider of fingerprint sensors, identity management software, and embedded security solutions. AuthenTec solutions address enterprise, consumer and government applications for a growing base of top tier global customers. Already shipped on hundreds of millions of devices, the Company's smart sensor products, software and embedded security solutions are used virtually everywhere, from the PC on your desk to the mobile device in your hand to the server in the cloud. AuthenTec offers developers and users secure and convenient ways to manage today's rapidly evolving digital identities and security needs. For more information, visit www.authentec.com or follow us at twitter.com/authentecnews.