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LAW for application security solutions

Specialist application service provider LAW Holdings (L@W) has announced the establishment of an independent company, L@Wtrust, to meet the growing need for trusted third party services and application security in the South African marketplace.

LAW Holdings director Trevor Coppen says L@Wtrust was being launched to meet the growing demand for digital identity, strong authentication and reliable, confidential electronic messaging. "Our market needs a reliable, independent and cost effective service that provides positive identity in transactions, privacy, non-repudiation and proof of delivery. L@Wtrust ensures that sensitive information, such as that involved in litigation, mergers and acquisitions, or confidential financial matters, can be quickly and securely sent - and worked on - via the Internet."

The role of Trusted Third Party is highly complementary to LAW's business, which already provides trusted electronic solutions to more than 1700 attorneys. "L@Wtrust not only provides a value added service to our existing customers, but opens the door to many other business sectors," said Coppen.

L@Wtrust - which is a 100% subsidiary of LAW Holdings - will be the official distributor for Entrust SSL certificates, from NASDAQ-listed Entrust, within the South African market. "We selected Entrust as our partner, not only because of its strong verification process and trusted security, but because of the value it provides. In terms of cost benefit there is nothing to match Entrust in the South African market," he says.

Christi Peens, managing director of L@Wtrust says South African businesses could not afford to compromise on security of communications, however the lack of cost effective solutions had been a barrier to entry until now.

"Businesses need secure communications to give their customers the confidence to do business online with them. However, they do not want to spend more money than they need to. With the Entrust SSL certificate portfolio, we are able to address both needs for our customers, while giving them the added assurance of working with a locally trusted security company."

Peens explains that LAWtrust will develop a comprehensive suite of solutions focused on enhancing the security, efficiency and effectiveness of information systems.

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