TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 2004.

Habib Bank AG Zurich launches HBZeLocker

BY A STAFF REPORTER DUBAI Habib Bank AG Zurich (HBZ), a leading international bank operating in the UAE has launched a virtual information store, HBZeLocker. Accessible only with the use of HBZsecure key, this tool allows account holders to securely store sensitive data such as credit card details, passwords, passport particulars and other private information using strong encryption algorithms. Reza Habib, joint president, Habib Bank AG Zurich said: "Secure data storage is something that many of our clients have been asking for and all of our account holders can benefit from. Just like a traditional bank locker that securely holds precious documents or jewellery, the HBZeLocker holds valuable data. As we move into a knowledge based economy we all need somewhere where we can securely store our valuable data." The purpose of HBZeLocker is to provide an additional layer of security and enable clients to store their private data in a secure environment and have it accessible worldwide. HBZeLocker is available immediately- for all HBZ account holders and is free of charge. To access HBZeLocker customers need to obtain their free HBZsecure key which guarantees security to a level far higher than any other bank in the United Arab Emirates HBZsecure key provides an additional layer of security on top of the 128-bit SSL (secure socket layer) connection. Delivered on a physical media such as mini CD ROMs, SD cards, USB flash drive or virtually any media of the user's choice, HBZsecure key mandatory for some of the more sensitive web options like HBZcms, an Online third party fund transfer option or HBZeLocker that customers can access online.

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