Cable Modem Maker, Com21, Partners with RedCreek for Secure Network and Internet Connections; Companies to Employ Fast IPSec Encryption Technology.LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 8, 1997--RedCreek Communications Inc. and Com21 Inc., today announced that they have signed a partnership agreement to integrate RedCreek's fast, standards-based encryption The reversible transformation of data from the original (the plaintext) to a difficult-to-interpret format (the ciphertext) as a mechanism for protecting its confidentiality, integrity and sometimes its authenticity. Encryption uses an encryption algorithm and one or more encryption keys. and authentication (1) Verifying the integrity of a transmitted message. See message integrity, e-mail authentication and MAC. (2) Verifying the identity of a user logging into a network. products into Com21's high speed cable modem cable modem Modem used to convert analog data signals to digital form and vise versa, for transmission or receipt over cable television lines, especially for connecting to the Internet. system, called ComUNITY. Cable operators using the ComUNITY Access System will now be able to transmit high speed data over cable systems transparently, simultaneously using encryption and authentication for privacy between the corporate location and the Com21 ComPORT See COM port. cable modem. Com21 has shipped systems to more than 24 countries worldwide since beginning volume production this spring. Other benefits to Com21's customers include: -0- -- An additional layer of security to the ComUNITY Access System, providing end-to-end encryption between the corporation and work-at-home site through the cable system infrastructure. -- Giving the corporation the ability to control the security and determine the levels of permissions available to its remote users. -- Transparent data security at the work-at-home location. -0- "Privacy is important for customers wishing to transmit sensitive information between multiple company locations over the high-speed cable system infrastructure. RedCreek's validated val·i·date tr.v. val·i·dat·ed, val·i·dat·ing, val·i·dates 1. To declare or make legally valid. 2. To mark with an indication of official sanction. 3. fast encryption performance and adherence to the draft IP Security Working Group standards (IPSec) allows Com21 to provide secure Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) transparently to corporate customers, telecommuters and the SOHO Soho (sōhō`, sə–), district of Westminster, London, England, known for its continental restaurants. Once a fashionable quarter, it became popular among writers and artists in the 19th cent. users," said Pete Fenner, president of Com21. "The RedCreek product addition further enhances Com21's ability to deliver high speed, secure data transport through the cable system infrastructure for Intranets and Extranets for business inter-connectivity such as branch offices, corporate customers, partners, and vendors," said Bill Wiedemann, founder of RedCreek Communications. Com21 develops, manufactures and markets, cable modem based, high speed communication systems. The ComUNITY Access system provides end-to-end Ethernet data communications data communications, application of telecommunications technology to the problem of transmitting data, especially to, from, or between computers. In popular usage, it is said that data communications make it possible for one computer to "talk" with another. over cable TV networks. The underlying ATM architecture makes possible mixed media (voice, data, video) applications from the same cable modem platform. Com21's systems serve business, SOHO (small office, home office) and residential markets. Founded in July 1996, RedCreek Communications Inc. develops and markets the Ravlin family of network security products based on its revolutionary and patented CryptoCore Architecture. The Ravlin 4, 10, and 100 products give customers the widest range of network security solutions at the lowest cost, and are the only products that operate at full wireline speeds without degrading TO DEGRADE, DEGRADING. To, sink or lower a person in the estimation of the public. 2. As a man's character is of great importance to him, and it is his interest to retain the good opinion of all mankind, when he is a witness, he cannot be compelled to disclose network throughput. RedCreek is headquartered in Newark, Calif. For more information on the company please call 510/745-3900 or visit their Website at www.redcreek.com . CONTACT: RedCreek Communications Magaret Anderson, 510/745-3976 maggie@redcreek.com or Miller/Shandwick Technologies Mary Carlisle Mary Carlisle (born February 3, 1912, in Boston, Massachusetts) is a retired American actress and singer. She was a star of Hollywood films in the 1930's. The archetypal blonde, Mary Carlisle was brought to Hollywood at the age of four by her recently widowed mother. , 650/962-9550 mcarlisle@shandwick.com |
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