CREDANT Augments Data Security Features of Windows Vista with Additional Data- Protection, Compliance and Reporting Capabilities.

SAN FRANCISCO & DALLAS -- CREDANT([R]) Technologies([R]) today announced the industry's most comprehensive data protection solution, combining security features built into Windows Vista, such as Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption, with CREDANT's intelligent, policy-based data security management. The solution complements Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption with policy-based intelligent enablement, compliance, auditing and reporting capabilities from CREDANT. CREDANT is demonstrating an early implementation of this joint solution at the RSA Conference and Gartner Wireless and Mobile Summit this week.

"We believe CREDANT has the first data security solution that can take advantage of Microsoft's BitLocker technology to enhance overall data protection while providing centralized management across Windows Vista, legacy Windows and Windows Mobile platforms. This is a clear advantage for organizations migrating to Windows Vista, allowing them to secure the entire enterprise with a single, consistent solution that protects portable and mobile data assets," said Bob Heard, founder and CEO of CREDANT Technologies. "We are working closely with Microsoft to ensure that together we offer the strongest data security and the best return on existing and future investments."

Building on Windows BitLocker

Whereas data security solutions based on legacy full-disk encryption technologies would typically replace Windows BitLocker to protect data-at-rest, CREDANT Mobile Guardian[R] (CMG) uniquely adds value to the Windows BitLocker full-volume solution through user context data encryption - encrypting an individual user's data with policies that protect against the insider threat of a breach. CREDANT's centralized management; auditing and compliance enforcement adds further value to Windows Vista data security.

Smooth Migration to Windows Vista

CREDANT enables organizations to easily transition to Windows Vista based on a schedule that meets their timeframe without having to worry about managing disparate security products. CMG reduces complexity by providing common security management and enforcement not just for Vista, but for all portable and mobile platforms, including legacy Windows, Windows Mobile and removable media.

"CREDANT is adding value by using the core data-at-rest protection capability provided by the Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption in Windows Vista and then adding user-oriented layers of data security," said Russell Humphries, product manager for Windows Vista Security at Microsoft Corp. "The overall solution benefits from centralized management and compliance enforcement for a comprehensive data security solution. CREDANT's ability to provide a consistent data security management solution across all Windows platforms and to integrate support for Windows BitLocker makes moving to Windows Vista much easier for some organizations."

Two-Step Lock Down

Windows BitLocker encrypts the Windows Vista operating system, securing against outside threats, such as thieves or unauthorized users attempting to access a stolen or unattended laptop. "This is analogous to locking the front door to your home," said Heard. "Our solution adds security layers to Windows Vista by uniquely encrypting individual user's data any where that it is stored on the device, protecting it from internal threats. This prevents even authorized users from accessing unauthorized data - analogous to creating a 'panic room' within your house -- and enhances the data security in Windows Vista.

CREDANT Mobile Guardian, allows an administrator to control access to users' encrypted data, so that outsourced IT technicians who service a computer can complete maintenance without having access to the sensitive data inside. CMG also enables co-workers who use the same computer to have unique or common access to encrypted data. CMG further protects data written to external storage devices, including USB drives, with enforced policy-based encryption.

Furthermore, CMG's encryption, audit and compliance features help enterprises not only secure confidential data, but also prove that they have protected sensitive information - a great advantage to users of Windows Vista and other versions of Windows. Data security compliance has become mission critical as organizations are increasingly mandated to show how they are protecting sensitive data that, if breached, could compromise their customers. CREDANT's centralized management enables organizations to provide enterprise-wide audits that meet compliance requirements.

About CREDANT Technologies

CREDANT[R] Technologies is the market leader in mobile data protection solutions. CREDANT's secure mobility solutions preserve customer brand and reduce the cost of compliance, enabling business processes to quickly and safely "go mobile." CREDANT Mobile Guardian is the only centrally managed mobile data protection solution that provides strong authentication, intelligent encryption, usage controls, and key management that guarantees data recovery. By aligning security to the type of user, device and location, CREDANT ensures the audit and enforcement of security policies across all mobile end-points. Strategic partners and customers include leaders in finance, government, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, technology, and services. CREDANT was selected by Red Herring as one of the top 100 privately held companies and top 100 Innovators for 2004, and CEO Bob Heard was named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year[R] 2005. Austin Ventures, Menlo Ventures, Crescendo Ventures, Intel Capital and Cisco Systems are investors in CREDANT Technologies. For more information, visit www.credant.com.

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