SafeNet Introduces Sentinel Hardware Keys with Real Time Clock; Non-repudiated Time Source Adds Additional Dimension of License Flexibility and Security.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 the launch of Sentinel Hardware Keys Real Time Clock (RTC See real time clock. ), a software rights management token that protects software vendors from unauthorized use or distribution of their products and includes a non-repudiated time source. Sentinel RTC Keys contain a clock stored inside the hardware key that allows software developers to reliably and securely offer time-based license models such as trial, demo or subscription. With Sentinel RTC Keys, developers are able to meet their customers' needs for flexible time-based licensing while protecting their revenue streams with the highest level of protection against time tampering. RTC Keys also allow end users to place timestamps (hours, minutes, seconds) and date (day, month, year) on the output of an application for definitive time recording purposes. "The availability of Sentinel Hardware Keys with a physical clock increases the high level of security because the key does not need to rely on the users' system time," said Eric Gruenke, Security Analyst at Hal-Tec Corporation. "Hal-Tec was concerned about the vulnerability of the communications pipe between the hardware token and the software application. We considered different products and found the Sentinel Hardware Key to be the most secure token See authentication token. available particularly because of the encryption protecting the communications." Sentinel Hardware Keys are the first to incorporate public key cryptography An encryption method that uses a two-part key: a public key and a private key. To send an encrypted message to someone, you use the recipient's public key, which can be sent to you via regular e-mail or made available on any public Web site or venue. , AES encryption and internal authentication. The result is an ultra-secure hardware token that still offers the highly flexible licensing for which the SafeNet Sentinel product line is known. Additionally, with Sentinel Business Layer APIs(TM), developers can obtain the highest level of security and control over license designs without spending time "Spending Time" is the first single released by Christian artist Stellar Kart. The lyrics describe the band members desire to spend "more time with God". "Sometimes it’s a real struggle to spend time with God. on lower level programming. "We are excited to offer our customers increased functionality with this revolutionary hardware token." said Ken Chow, general manager, Software Protection Business Unit, SafeNet Inc. "With the real time clock, software developers using Sentinel Keys now have the highest level of protection against time tampering in addition to the strongest security for protecting their intellectual property." Sentinel Hardware Keys, SafeNet's industry-leading hardware tokens which, when attached to a computer or network, monitor and enforce the licensing of products which have been protected using this solution. Sentinel Hardware Keys deliver military-grade security through public key cryptography, AES encryption and internal authentication. SafeNet's Unified Software Protection is available immediately and can be purchased in a variety of configurations to suit different needs. More information can be found at www.safenet-inc.com 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, Bank of America
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