(11 Nov 2003, Hong Kong) In an effort to increase the awareness of Internet security to the newer generation, Digi-Sign is sponsoring 1000 free Personal ID-Cert (with 2 year validity) to members, Community College Lecturers and staff of the Information Technology Society of the Hong Kong University School of Professional and Continuing Education (HKU SPACE).

Digi-Sign Certification Services Limited is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tradelink. It is the first private Certification Authority recognised by the Hong Kong Government under the Electronic Transactions Ordinance. Branded ID-Cert, the digital certificates issued by Digi-Sign can serve to confirm the identity of users who access remote servers over public data or virtual private networks.

An interactive learning environment is made possible as the Internet has become an integral medium to our every day lives. With the fast growing popularity of Internet usage and broadband technology, more and more applications and transactions can now be put on line. However, hackers are also taking this opportunity to conduct illegal and unethical activities on the web.

Hackers typically attack unsecured e-transactions such as those without data encryption or proper owner authentication. The HKU SPACE IT Society, recognizing this inclination, invites Digi-Sign Certification Services Limited (Digi-Sign) to sponsor Personal ID-Certs to allow their members, Community College Lecturers and staff a means to conduct e-transactions securely. The security of these transactions is essential to building effectiveness and quality in their interactive learning environment initiatives.

Holders of Digi-Sign ID-Certs can make use of their digital certificates to conduct e-transactions any time, anywhere. The IT Society thanks Digi-Sign for it services and looks forward to more co-operation opportunities with Digi-Sign to increase the public awareness of Internet security.

The HKU School of Professional and Continuing Education (HKU SPACE) is the first major continuing professional education provider in Hong Kong. The fundamental teaching principle of the College is to provide a student-oriented and interactive learning environment.