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Dr. Taher Elgamal Joins SignaCert Board of AdvisorsPORTLAND, Ore. --(Business Wire)-- May 8, 2006 -- SignaCert, a service provider that enables trust-based computing for enterprises everywhere, announced today that Dr. Taher Elgamal has joined their Board of Advisors. "SignaCert's technologies and methods promise to bring new levels of trust to Information Technology (IT)." said Dr. Elgamal. "I am excited about joining such an esteemed group and helping guide SignaCert on its path to success." Dr. Elgamal is a leading expert in computer, network and information security. Recognized as the "inventor of SSL," Dr. Elgamal led the SSL efforts at Netscape, Inc., and his inventions in cryptography have become standards in both industry and government. He currently serves as the Chairman and CEO of Ectasis, Inc. and previously served as founder, CEO and Chairman of Securify, Inc. and the Chief Scientist at Netscape. "We are honored that Dr. Elgamal has joined SignaCert's Board of Advisors," said Wyatt Starnes, SignaCert's CEO. "Dr. Elgamal's work in encryption and cryptography has become the standard for securing network communications and enabling trusted transactions between parties." "On behalf of SignaCert's Advisory Board, I'm pleased to welcome Dr. Elgamal on board," said Dr. Eugene Spafford, SignaCert's Lead Advisor. "His experience of working with forward-thinking companies to bring value to the entire industry will be an important asset to SignaCert." Dr. Elgamal joins an advisory board made up of a broad range of industry experts. More information about SignaCert's Board of Advisors can be found on the SignaCert web site. About SignaCert SignaCert is a service provider that enables trust-based computing for enterprises everywhere. Started by Wyatt Starnes in 2004, SignaCert plans to offer a suite of groundbreaking products to the enterprise market in 2006. For more information, visit www.signacert.com. |
