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BEDFORD, Mass., July 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- RSA Security (NASDAQ:RSAS) announced today that Vanguard will employ two elements of the RSA(R) Adaptive Authentication solution to protect its clients against online fraud and identity theft. Vanguard, one of the world's largest investment management firms, manages more than $980 billion in U.S. mutual fund assets in 20 million shareholder accounts. "Maintaining a secure online experience for our clients is critical to us," said Tim Thornton, Vanguard's head of web services. "RSA Security has a well-earned reputation for its online account authentication system and we're pleased to incorporate its additional layers of account security to further protect our growing number of Vanguard.com users." Behind-the-scenes Risk-Based Authentication Using the clients' computers as a second factor of authentication, the system is engineered to provide a positive identification based on device and network forensics, behavioral analysis and other parameters. The solution then quickly -- and silently -- classifies login attempts according to the perceived level of risk in real-time and automatically invokes additional security measures if needed, all with minimal impact to the online investor. Visible Authentication of the Website to the Customer The solution also includes site-to-user authentication. Registered users of Vanguard.com will be provided with a confidential, personal image and a phrase known only to the customer and to Vanguard itself. This image is displayed after the client enters the username during the log on process, thereby authenticating the Vanguard.com site to the customer and confirming that it is safe to proceed with the rest of the account-access process (entering a password, etc.). With the deployment of RSA Adaptive Authentication, Vanguard will join and leverage the RSA eFraudNetwork(TM) community, the world's leading and most effective network of institutions fighting online financial fraud. With membership comprising thousands of financial organizations worldwide, the eFraudNetwork community collates some of the best, most up-to-date intelligence from across the globe in real-time, giving financial institutions instantaneous information and immediate protection. When an attack is detected against one member firm, the fraudster profile is entered into the eFraudNetwork system and all other members are protected instantaneously. "Security is a key consideration for organizations conducting business online today, with particular urgency in the financial services arena. Therefore top financial institutions like Vanguard are taking multiple steps to boost their customers' confidence in the online channel -- and to ensure the security of their transaction network and the assets they manage," said Chris Young, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Consumer Solutions Division, RSA Security. "RSA Adaptive Authentication works behind-the-scenes to help protect end-users, while simultaneously providing customers with peace of mind by authenticating the investment firm's web site to the user via a shared secret." About Vanguard The Vanguard Group, headquartered in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, is the nation's second-largest mutual fund firm and a leading provider of company- sponsored retirement plan services. Vanguard manages more than $980 billion in U.S. mutual fund assets, including more than $270 billion in employer- sponsored retirement plans. Vanguard offers more than 130 funds to U.S. investors and more than 40 additional funds in foreign markets. About RSA Security Inc. RSA Security Inc. is the expert in protecting online identities and digital assets. The inventor of core security technologies for the Internet, the Company leads the way in strong authentication, encryption and anti-fraud protection, bringing trust to millions of user identities and the transactions that they perform. RSA Security's portfolio of award-winning identity & access management solutions helps businesses to establish who's who online -- and what they can do. With a strong reputation built on a 20-year history of ingenuity, leadership and proven technologies, we serve more than 20,000 customers -- including financial institutions representing hundreds of millions of consumers around the globe -- and interoperate with over 1,000 technology and integration partners. For more information, please visit htpp://www.rsasecurity.com. RSA is either a registered trademark or trademark of RSA Security Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. eFraudAction is either a registered trademark or trademark of Cyota, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries For more information: Erica Pereira Matt Buckley OutCast Communications RSA Security Inc. (415) 345-4728 (781) 515-6212 DATASOURCE: RSA Security Inc. CONTACT: Erica Pereira of OutCast Communications, +1-415-345-4728, ; or Matt Buckley of RSA Security Inc., +1-781-515-6212, Web site: http://www.rsasecurity.com/ http://www.vanguard.com/

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