Authentix Manager Elected to NASPO Executive Board
Stacey Clark to Serve as Two-Year Term as Member of the Board

Dallas -  August, 2008
Authentix Banknote Vertical Manager, Stacey Clark, has been elected Executive Secretary of the North American Security Products Organization (NASPO).
NASPO is an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited group that oversees the development of security risk management standards and certification for users and providers of security technologies.

“Counterfeiting and piracy are on the rise. As these crimes increase, there is an urgent need to ensure that the security technologies being used to fight these crimes are effective.” said Robert Sherwood, Chairman, NASPO. “Clark’s in-depth authentication industry experience, especially her expertise in government security and banknote applications, will be an asset to NASPO.”

In her new role with NASPO, Clark will help provide leadership and direction to the group as it works to increase its membership; reach out to new industries, including the pharmaceutical and medical device industries; develop standards that will help brands and governments evaluate the effectiveness of security technologies that are being used and work with international standards organizations.

“I am looking forward to helping NASPO grow significantly during my term on the Executive Board,” said Stacey Clark, Executive Secretary, NASPO. “The work that we do ensures the integrity of products and trade and ultimately contributes to the protection and betterment of society.”

About NASPO
NASPO is a not-for-profit standards organization that defines, documents, and maintains relevant security risk management standards for reducing financial fraud, identity document fraud, and dilution of brand integrity. NASPO trains and certifies government and business organizations in their roles as both brand owners and suppliers to the appropriate level of these
security risk management standards. NASPO participates in organized industry wide anti-fraud initiatives throughout North America, but certifies participants globally. NASPO membership is available to reputable security producers, suppliers, brand owners, government organizations,
associations, and consultants. Membership is encouraged, but not required for NASPO certification. For more information about NASPO, NASPO Certification, membership, or purchase of NASPO’s new, American National Standard, “Security Assurance Standards for Document & Product Industries”, visit www.naspo.info

About Authentix
As the global leader in authentication solutions for brand protection and excise tax recovery, Authentix® is on the frontlines of the battle against counterfeiting and smuggling. Authentix offers a wide array of world-class solutions that are based on innovative nano-scale engineering and mass serialization so that brand integrity can be preserved as products move through the supply chain. Authentix’ solutions safeguard consumers from harmful products and prevent profits and tax revenues from being lost to illegal activities, such as terrorism. With clients including Fortune 500 companies and national governments, Authentix has recovered over $5 billion in lost revenues in the oil and gas, pharmaceutical and medical device, tobacco, spirits, and consumer goods industries. In addition, our expertise in the fields of value documents, currency and homeland security applications helps protect the very fabric of our society. www.authentix.com

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