SAFENET INTRODUCES SOFTREMOTE SECURITY SOFTWARE FOR WLANS.SafeNet (Nasdaq:SFNT), a provider of Internet security technology that is the de facto standard Hardware or software that is widely used, but not endorsed by a standards organization. Contrast with de jure standard. de facto standard - A widespread consensus on a particular product or protocol which has not been ratified by any official standards body, such as ISO, in the VPN (Virtual Private Network) A private network that is configured within a public network (a carrier's network or the Internet) in order to take advantage of the economies of scale and management facilities of large networks. industry, has introduced SoftRemote, an immediate solution to the recent security vulnerabilities concerning wireless LANs, addressing issues with the Wired Equivalent Privacy Wired Equivalent Privacy or Wireless Encryption Protocol (WEP) is a scheme to secure IEEE 802.11 wireless networks. It is part of the IEEE 802.11 wireless networking standard. (WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) An IEEE standard security protocol for wireless 802.11 networks. Introduced in 1997, WEP was found to be very inadequate and was superseded by WPA, WPA2 and 802.11i. ) standard, as well as securing a variety of IP communications methods. SoftRemote is a 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. 140-1 and IPSec standards-based remote access client offering secure communications for a variety of IP transports including 802.11 wireless technology, remote access, broadband technology, fast Ethernet, ISDN ISDN in full Integrated Services Digital Network Digital telecommunications network that operates over standard copper telephone wires or other media. , and frame-relay. Through robust testing by SafeNet's security experts, as well as specific feature enhancements requested by leading security 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 customers, SoftRemote inherently offers greater security than is available over other standards such as WEP. "Linksys is a strong proponent for maximizing security in home and business communications," said Ross Fujimoto, Linksys sr. manager, corporate & information technologies. "SafeNet's expertise in the security industry has allowed them to develop more secure, high-quality products that enhance existing security protocols such as the 802.11 WEP Standard." Wireless LAN technology is exploding because companies can set up wireless access points inexpensively and have instant connectivity to corporate information. Wireless users can address their security concerns just by having SoftRemote installed at desktops and laptops, and installing an IPSec-interoperable gateway behind the wireless access point. Since IPSec is based on strong security through proven algorithms, using it over wireless LANs can address security concerns for wireless users such as eavesdropping Secretly gaining unauthorized access to confidential communications. Examples include listening to radio transmissions or using laser interferometers to reconstitute conversations by reflecting laser beams off windows that are vibrating in synchrony to the sound in the room. , dictionary attacks, decryption (cryptography) decryption - Any procedure used in cryptography to convert ciphertext (encrypted data) into plaintext. of traffic, and unauthorized use. "Our security experts designed SoftRemote to offer interoperable security for a wide range of wired and wireless applications," said Tony Caputo, chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. for SafeNet, Inc. "We secure information at the IP level for a variety of communications methods making SoftRemote a VPN product that can be deployed in many applications. Users don't have to wait for strong security over wireless LANs. It is available today by deploying SoftRemote." About SoftRemote SoftRemote, based on the building blocks of the SafeNet's proven Soft-PK VPN client, is setting the standard for remote access VPN communications. This enhanced client software product offers unparalleled extended features to remote access users connecting to access points. Some of these features include personal firewall capabilities, virtual adaptor support, and supporting strong two-factor authentication through industry-standard smart cards. The combination of several industry-standard technologies gives corporations an unmatched solution to complete and secure remote access. This leading remote access technology has been licensed to companies such as Cisco, WorldCom, 3Com, Nokia, Netscreen, and RSA Security. About SafeNet, Inc. SafeNet (Nasdaq:SFNT), a provider of Internet security utilizing its SecureIP Technology, has set the industry standard for Virtual Private Network (VPN) technology and secure business communications. The company brings over 18 years of experience in developing, deploying, and managing network security systems for the most security-conscious financial institutions and government organizations around the world. SafeNet's proven technology has emerged as the de facto [Latin, In fact.] In fact, in deed, actually. This phrase is used to characterize an officer, a government, a past action, or a state of affairs that must be accepted for all practical purposes, but is illegal or illegitimate. industry standard for VPNs, establishing the company as the provider of choice for leading Internet infrastructure manufacturers, service providers, and security vendors. Customers include Texas Instruments, Centillium Communications, Cisco Systems, Nortel Networks, Nokia, and 3Com. With SafeNet securing the infrastructure of today's e-business communications, the company is opening new markets for interoperable, secure, and deployable VPN communications. SafeNet can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.safenet-inc.com. For more information, call 410/931-1103. |
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