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SafeNet Releases ProtectDrive Enterprise Version; Central Management and Monitoring Systems Fully Integrated with Microsoft's Active Directory.


New Version Also Protects Data Stored On USB Sticks and Complies With 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.  Certification Requirements

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:SFNT), setting the standard for information security, announced today the availability of ProtectDrive Enterprise Version, hard drive 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.  for protecting sensitive data on laptops, workstations and servers that is fully integrated with Microsoft's Active Directory management system.

ProtectDrive Enterprise Version allows the choice of local management per workstation or full central management through Active Directory, ensuring that administrators work within a familiar management environment. This unique approach allows organizations to use their existing software, hardware, processes and knowledge to centrally manage the disk encryption Disk encryption is a special case of data at rest protection when the storage media is a sector-addressable device (e.g., a hard disk or a flash card). Disk encryption has many facets:
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ProtectDrive Enterprise Version delivers the highest level of usability available, which keeps application training requirements to a minimum, enables rapid user adoption across an organization, facilitates streamlined deployment and keeps expenses down.

"SafeNet works closely with Microsoft and other major players in the market to help our customers reduce the total cost of ownership," said Andy Solterbeck, vice president and general manager, SafeNet Commercial Enterprise business unit. "The unique integration of ProtectDrive Enterprise Version with Microsoft's widely deployed Active Directory is a perfect example of how our customers can use their existing IT management infrastructure to manage disk encryption."

In addition to its distinctive integration capabilities, ProtectDrive Enterprise Version now provides protection for USB stick removable media In computer storage, removable media refers to storage media which can be removed from its reader device, conferring portability on the data it carries. A removable drive is a reader device for such media. . ProtectDrive Enterprise Version gives users a flexible approach to removable media with password-based access combined with centrally managed policies.

Data secured by ProtectDrive Enterprise Version is handled by SafeNet's FIPS 140-2, Level 2-certified Crypto Graphic eXtensions Library (NIST (National Institute of Standards & Technology, Washington, DC, www.nist.gov) The standards-defining agency of the U.S. government, formerly the National Bureau of Standards. It is one of three agencies that fall under the Technology Administration (www.technology.  certificate number 393) in run time demonstrating that these product functions meet stringent government standards and provides organizations with added security. SafeNet holds more than 70 FIPS certifications, representing a greater number than any other company.

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
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The statements contained in this release, which are not historical facts, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements are subject to uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in or implied by forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are included but are not limited to those listed in Eracom technologies AG and SafeNet's periodic reports and registration statements filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and neither company assumes any obligation to update information concerning its expectations.

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