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Kensington Fortifies Device and Data Security - Launches Laptop Locking Station 2.0 and VeriMark Fingerprint Key at ShowStoppers @ CES 2017LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Kensington®, a worldwide leader of desktop computing and mobility solutions for IT, business and home office professionals and The Professionals' Choice, today announced the launch of its Laptop Locking Station 2.0, a powerful locking solution for thin laptops such as the MacBook and MacBook Air, and the VeriMark™ Fingerprint Key, the world's first fingerprint security key to support Fast IDentity Online (FIDO) universal 2nd-factor authentication (U2F), as well as Windows Hello biometric login. Kensington will display both new security products at ShowStoppers @ CES 2017, January 5, at table D-15 in the Lafite Ballroom, Wynn Hotel, Las Vegas. Kensington Laptop Locking Station 2.0 — (SKU# K64453) "Office computer theft ranks nearly as high as theft from cars, and exceeds that of airports, hotels and restaurants. And we all know, a stolen laptop is not only expensive to replace, but can lead to a data breach that exposes private/confidential data – leaving a company vulnerable to litigation, compliance violations and damage to the company's reputation," said Rob Humphrey, Director of Global Product Management, Security, Kensington. "The Kensington Laptop Locking Station 2.0 completely alleviates these concerns, with a sleek design that complements today's laptop aesthetics." Kensington VeriMark™ Fingerprint Key — (SKU# K67977) "The numbers speak for themselves: global cyber attacks are projected to cost companies $2.1 trillion annually by 2019," said Ada Yang, Senior Global Product Manager, Kensington. "More than 40% of consumers have been the victim of credit or debit card fraud, plus 33% of employees admit to sharing passwords with co-workers. And, 65% of employees admit to using the same password across applications. The first of its kind anywhere in the world, the Kensington VeriMark Fingerprint Key combines superior biometric performance and 360-degree readability with anti-spoofing technology and fingerprint activated collaboration capabilities. Incomparable protection against cyber-thieves is now available – and, it's delivered in a compact design that easily attaches to a standard key ring at an equally unprecedented price." The VeriMark Fingerprint Key integrates the smallest size touch sensor available, provided by Synaptics, the leading developer of human interface solutions. Synaptics is breaking new ground with its Natural ID solutions that combine biometrics and advanced encryption into a series of fingerprint-authentication sensors enabling applications with high levels of security and ease of use. "Due to the rapid growth of online payments, combined with the critical need for protecting access to PC data for businesses and consumers, biometric authentication has become the de facto standard for high performance security," said Godfrey Cheng, Vice President of Marketing, Human Interface Systems Division (HISD), Synaptics. "The new Kensington VeriMark Fingerprint Key enables users to easily add fingerprint sensing to new and older Windows 10-based PCs. Our unique fingerprint sensors also feature Synaptics' SentryPoint™ technology, offering Quantum Matcher™ with PurePrint™ anti-spoof technology. PurePrint examines fingerprint images using unique artificial intelligence technology to distinguish between fake and actual fingers." With support for Windows Hello, the VeriMark Fingerprint Key enables a more personal way to sign in to Windows 10 devices with just a look or a touch, while offering enterprise-grade security without the need for a password. The fingerprint key was designed to meet Windows Hello security requirements, and allows users without a fingerprint sensor in their computers to enjoy the benefits of faster, more secure login that Windows Hello affords. To download the Kensington Press Kit for all CES 2017 product announcements, please visit: www.kensington.com/CES2017 Kensington will display the new Laptop Locking Station 2.0 and VeriMark Fingerprint Key at ShowStoppers @ CES 2017, January 5, in the Lafite Ballroom, table D-15, Wynn Hotel, Las Vegas. Members of the press who wish to arrange a briefing or have questions may contact Sabrina Sanchez, The Ventana Group: [email protected] or (925) 785-3014. Tweet this: Don't be a victim of laptop or data theft - @Kensington has the solutions http://goo.gl/WL1UBY #CyberSecurity #ShowStoppersPress Follow Kensington on:
About Kensington Headquartered in San Mateo, California, Kensington operates as the technology division of ACCO Brands (NYSE:ACCO), a world leader in branded business, academic and consumer products, with products marketed in more than 100 countries across the globe. Kensington is the inventor and worldwide leader in laptop security locks, the acknowledged leader of Trackball innovation and offers a broad range of premium-branded desktop productivity solutions. Kensington is a registered trademark of ACCO Brands. Kensington The Professionals' Choice and VeriMark are trademarks of ACCO Brands. All other registered and unregistered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. © 2017 Kensington Computer Products Group, a division of ACCO Brands. All rights reserved.
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