Columbitech Has One of the First Software-Only Wireless VPNs to Be Evaluated for NIAP Common Criteria Validation; Already Has FIPS-Certification for Government Sales.

NEW YORK -- Wireless security solution provider Columbitech announced today that they are approved by NIAP for conformance to the Common Criteria Certification process. Columbitech Wireless VPN will be certified for Common Criteria, providing additional validation of its security capabilities for the government sector.

After receiving certification, Columbitech Wireless VPN will be one of the first software-based wireless VPN solutions to have both FIPS 140-2 certification and Common Criteria certification. As more and more government and military organizations are requiring these certifications, it is an additional stamp of approval for the security of Columbitech's software.

This validation will further underscore the strength of Columbitech's platform for securing WLAN and WWAN environments in an office location or in the field, whether it's land, air, or water deployments. The Columbitech security platform enables the public government sector to provide mobility to its field force with features like persistent VPN sessions, always-on connectivity, seamless roaming and convenience features like single sign-on and support for the DoD smart card method of Common Access Card (CAC).

Lars Resenius, CEO of Columbitech, said: "With this additional certification, Columbitech's wireless security platform will continue to be a preferred solution for the government and other sectors seeking the highest standards in security."

Columbitech's secure VPN solution is already deployed in the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, the Air Force, the Marines, and at several branches of the Department of Defense (DoD).

About the Common Criteria Evaluation

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the National Security Agency (NSA) have established a national program, the NIAP Common Criteria Evaluation and Validation Scheme (CCEVS) for the evaluation of information technology internationally. During the course of an evaluation, the Validation Body provides technical guidance to those testing laboratories, validates the results of IT security evaluations for conformance to the Common Criteria, and serves as an interface to other nations for the recognition of such evaluations.

The Validation Body assesses the results of a security evaluation conducted and when appropriate, issues a Common Criteria certificate. Columbitech is currently in the process of receiving this assessment. The certificate, together with its associated validation report, confirms that an IT product has been evaluated at an accredited laboratory using the Common Evaluation Methodology for conformance to the Common Criteria.

About Columbitech:

Recognized as a leader in Wireless LAN and WAN security, Columbitech develops and markets software products for secure wireless access to corporate data without sacrificing performance and ease-of-use. There have been more than 4,500 server and 250,000 client licenses sold. Users include service technicians, retailers, all levels of military and government branches, and other mobile staff who require proven reliability and security for their wireless communications. The company's proven and standards-based technology is OEM licensed by leading companies, including Symbol Technologies, Hewlett Packard and Ericsson. Columbitech's solution also has FIPS 140-2 certification and is in the process of being evaluated for NIAP Common Criteria Certification. Columbitech's products are built from the ground up for the wireless world, offering end-to-end security, convenient always-on connectivity, and optimized performance. Privately-held Columbitech has offices in Stockholm, Sweden and in New York, USA. For more information, please visit www.columbitech.com.