SafeNet Wins SC Magazine's Best of 2004 Awards for SafeEnterprise SSL iGate and Luna SA.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 that its SafeEnterprise(TM) SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) The leading security protocol on the Internet. Developed by Netscape, SSL is widely used to do two things: to validate the identity of a Web site and to create an encrypted connection for sending credit card and other personal data. iGate gateway and Luna SA Hardware Security Module (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. ) were selected by SC Magazine for their "Best of 2004" annual December issue. Throughout 2004, SC Magazine tested hundreds of new information security products and recommended the best products for their reader's various needs. The December issue of SC Magazine contains the definitive guide to the best security products of 2004. Recently reviewed by SC Magazine, SafeNet SafeEnterprise SSL iGate received a recommended review and a four out of five rating for its ease-of-use and security features as well as the ability to use two-factor authentication The use of two independent mechanisms for authentication; for example, requiring a smart card and a password. The combination is less likely to allow abuse than either component alone. See authentication. with SafeNet's iKey token. Also in October, SSL iGate received a four and a half out of five rating in a review in Computing Canada Magazine--iGate won rave reviews for its performance, security features, and ease of installation. SSL iGate is used by leading companies including Peterborough Council in United Kingdom, Accurate Software in the United Kingdom, Global Tech (Holdings) Ltd. in Hong Kong Hong Kong (hŏng kŏng), Mandarin Xianggang, special administrative region of China, formerly a British crown colony (2005 est. pop. 6,899,000), land area 422 sq mi (1,092 sq km), adjacent to Guangdong prov. , and Zhongqi Oriental Asset Management in Shanghai. SafeNet's Luna SA, which was reviewed in January of 2004, received recognition from SC Magazine for its performance, ease-of-use, documentation and security features. SafeNet's Luna SA is used by more than 120 leading organizations worldwide, including Egg Banking PLC Egg Banking plc is a British internet bank, with headquarters in Derby, Dudley and London, England. Formerly called Prudential Banking plc, Egg was established in 1996, and is now the world's largest internet bank in that it is only possible to operate an Egg account over in the United Kingdom. "As SafeNet climbs the ranks among the largest global information security providers, we strive to produce and support leading products for various markets that need proven security. We are excited that SC Magazine has recognized our accomplishments for SSL iGate and Luna SA," said Chris Fedde. "SSL 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. security is hot-button topic for end-to-end security. Our iGate appliance provides that security in addition to two-factor authentication through hardware tokens. Organizations are also turning to solid security through hardware boxes and Luna SA provides a solidly built product to secure several types of applications like PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) A framework for creating a secure method for exchanging information based on public key cryptography. The foundation of a PKI is the certificate authority (CA), which issues digital certificates that authenticate the identity of root key protection, genuine hardware key generation for smartcard issuance, cryptographic processing for digital signing applications, and SSL acceleration SSL acceleration is a method of offloading the processor-intensive public key encryption algorithms involved in SSL transactions to a hardware accelerator. Typically, this is a separate card that plugs into a PCI slot in a computer that contains one or more co-processors able to for Web servers." About Luna SA Luna SA is a flexible, Ethernet-attached HSM (Hardware Security Module) Server offering powerful cryptographic acceleration, hardware key management, and multiple configuration profiles for applications where security and performance are a priority. Featuring a tamper-resistant 2U rackmount chassis, secure remote management, and scalable, upgradeable configuration options, the Luna SA makes it easy to add hardware security to your applications. Luna SA is an Ethernet-attached hardware security appliance Security appliances protect computer networks from unwanted data traffic, intruders, email spam, enforce policies, and may also be used to create and manage VPNs. There are a number of types of security appliances. featuring 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. 140-2 validated hardware security module designed to protect critical cryptographic keys and accelerate sensitive cryptographic operations across a wide range of security applications. Whether you need the assurance of hardware key management for PKI root key protection, genuine hardware key generation for smartcard issuance, blazing cryptographic processing for digital signing applications, or SSL acceleration for your web servers, Luna SA has the features to deliver security and performance. About SSL iGate The SafeEnterprise SSL iGate is a highly secure, easily managed appliance for providing fast, effective remote access. The iGate comes tightly integrated with SafeNet's iKey USB token for two-factor authentication, supports most popular identity management systems and includes an unparalleled degree of client-side security checking. iGate is built to ensure secure remote access from any location. The SafeEnterprise iGate supports powerful encryption technologies and provides state-of-the-art authentication, auditing and reporting tools. 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. 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. , Cisco Systems, 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. "Safe Harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. " Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995 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 SafeNet's periodic reports and registration statements filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company assumes no obligation to update information concerning its expectations. Editor's Note: SafeNet is a registered trademark and SecureIP and SafeEnterprise are trademarks of SafeNet, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. |
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