Microsoft Partner Program Distinguishes SafeNet as Gold Certified Partner.BALTIMORE -- SafeNet, Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :SFNT), setting the standard for information security, today announced it has attained Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program, recognizing SafeNet's expertise and total impact in the security technology marketplace. As a Gold Certified Partner, SafeNet delivers a broad portfolio of hardware and software-based encryption solutions that integrate with and complement the security features built into the Microsoft platform to provide a secure infrastructure for application security. SafeNet's FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standards) A series of publications issed by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) that specifies information security guidelines for federal government departments and agencies. validated and Common Criteria (Common Criteria for Information Technology Security) An international standard process for defining security objectives and for evaluating compliance with those objectives. The Common Criteria have largely replaced the Trusted Computer Security Evaluation Criteria (TCSEC), the Canadian Certified products including market-leading Luna, ProtectServer Hardware Security Modules, SafeNet smart cards Example of widely used contactless smart cards are Hong Kong's Octopus card, Paris' Calypso/Navigo card and Lisbon' LisboaViva card, which predate the ISO/IEC 14443 standard. The following tables list smart cards used for public transportation and other electronic purse applications. and iKey USB tokens, and ProtectDrive/ProtectFile data at rest encryption software Encryption software is software whose main task is encryption and decryption of data, usually in the form of files on hard drives and removable media, email messages, or in the form of packets sent over computer networks. , combined with the Microsoft Windows Server System, provide an unmatched solution for organizations demanding high assurance security for data confidentiality and identity management applications. As part of reaching Gold Certified Partner status, SafeNet earned a Microsoft Competency in OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and Hardware Solutions. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners that have achieved the OEM Hardware Solutions Competency have proven their expertise in developing and optimizing their hardware devices for the Microsoft platform. SafeNet hardware encryption products such as the Luna HSM (1) (Hierarchical Storage Management) The automatic movement of files from hard disk to slower, less-expensive storage media. The typical hierarchy is from magnetic disk to optical disc to tape. , ProtectServer HSM, the iKey USB token, and the Sentinel software protection tokens, have been successfully tested against the Microsoft platform and are in use worldwide by thousands of customers to add hardware level security to Microsoft applications such as Certificate Services, Rights Management Services Windows Rights Management Services (also called Rights Management Services or RMS) is a Microsoft Windows technology that is a form of digital rights management used for protecting documents such as corporate e-mail, Word documents, and web pages. , ISA Server, IIS (Internet Information Services) Microsoft's Web server. IIS runs under the server versions of Windows, adding HTTP server capability to the Windows operating system. and Windows logon. "Partners that acquire the OEM Hardware Solutions Competency have demonstrated expertise and have a track record of building high-quality hardware solutions that are designed and configured with Microsoft technologies according to customer needs and supported to ensure customer satisfaction," said Kurt Kolb, vice-president of Worldwide System Builder and License Compliance at Microsoft. "These partners are able to closely engage with Microsoft and have access to specialized resources to help them meet and even surpass customer expectations." "We are extremely pleased to have attained Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program," said Chris Fedde, Vice President and General Manager of SafeNet's Enterprise Security Business Unit. "The benefits provided through our Gold Certified Partner status enables us to continue to enhance the powerful combination of integrated offerings which a long list of joint enterprise customers depend on to meet their identity and data security requirements." The Microsoft Partner Program was launched in October 2003 and represents Microsoft's ongoing commitment to the success of partners worldwide. The program offers a single, integrated partnering framework that recognizes partner expertise, rewards the total impact that partners have in the technology marketplace, and delivers more value to help partners' businesses be successful. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners receive a rich set of benefits, including access, training and support, giving them a competitive advantage in the marketplace. About SafeNet, Inc. SafeNet is a global leader in information security. Founded more than 20 years ago, the company provides complete security utilizing its encryption technologies to protect communications, intellectual property and digital identities, and offers a full spectrum of products including hardware, software, and chips. UBS UBS Union Bank of Switzerland UBS United Bible Societies UBS United Blood Services UBS United Buying Service UBS Used Bookstore UBS University Business Services UBS Universal Building Society (UK) UBS Ulaanbaatar Broadcasting System , Nokia, Fujitsu, Hitachi, ARM, Bank of America
Bank of America (NYSE: BAC TYO: 8648 ) is the largest commercial bank in the United States in terms of deposits, and the largest company of its kind in the world. , NetGear, the Departments of Defense and Homeland Security, Adobe, Samsung, Texas Instruments, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service and scores of other customers entrust their security needs to SafeNet. For more information, visit www.safenet-inc.com. |
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