SafeNet and the HSPD-12 Interoperability Consortium Launch Web Site; HSPD-12.org Provides Critical Information to Help Government Agencies Comply with White House Mandate.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 www.HSPD-12.org, a Web site developed by the members of the HSPD-12 Interoperability Consortium to provide government agencies and systems integrators with information on available solutions necessary to comply with White House-issued Homeland Security Noun 1. Homeland Security - the federal department that administers all matters relating to homeland security Department of Homeland Security executive department - a federal department in the executive branch of the government of the United States Directive (HSPD HSPD Homeland Security Presidential Directive (USA) HSPD High Speed Packet Data ) 12. The directive mandates that all Federal employees and contractors need to use a smart card as identification badges for physical access and logical access to IT resources. Hosted and maintained by SafeNet, the Web site was built by the industry-leading vendors that comprise the HSPD-12 Interoperability Consortium. It features vendor solutions, white papers, helpful links to partner Web sites and product announcements on the technologies required for mandate compliance. The site will also include Consortium news, sponsored events and will allow customers to submit questions to specific Consortium members. "This Web site provides clear, concise and relevant information to government agencies and systems integrators," said Chris Fedde, senior vice president and general manager, SafeNet Enterprise Security Division. "As the compliance deadline draws closer, we are pleased to be partnering with the other HSPD-12 Interoperability Consortium members to offer a solution to meet this critical security need." Formed in June 2006, The HSPD-12 Interoperability Consortium is a partnering of industry-leading vendors committed to providing an interoperable solution to government agencies and system integrators which address the challenges and opportunities of complying with HSPD-12. The participating "Founding Member" companies and their HSPD-12 compliant component are: --SafeNet, Inc. - smart card, authentication and encryption solutions --Consul Risk Management, Inc. - security audit and compliance --CoreStreet, Ltd. - Provider of certificate validation infrastructure and application software --Entrust - Certificate Authority, Shared Service Provider, and Encryption solutions --Forum Systems, Inc. - secured systems architecture --Precise Biometrics, Inc. - biometric solutions --Probaris Technologies - secured business process solutions --Intercede - smart card management --Omnikey - smart card readers SafeNet's HSPD-12 Solution and Beyond Building on its heritage in encryption technology, SafeNet provides technologies that protect and manage data-at-rest, data-in-motion and user identities. Working together, these technologies provide assurance of a secured environment. SafeNet's integrated product line enables customers to utilize technology already in place while leveraging their investment for the future. SafeNet's solutions combine core identity security components with data protection, access control and network communication capabilities. Borderless Security Smart Card 400 Identity management and data protection require that you know who is accessing your facilities and systems. SafeNet's 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. achieve this by containing personal authentication digital certificates for each user. Validated for 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. 201 and FIPS 140-2 with Level 3-validated security, our smart cards are supported by hundreds of applications and contain optional match-on-card biometric authentication See biometrics. support for three-factor authentication. Borderless Security PK Client Middleware SafeNet's client Middleware is the public cryptography (PKCS (Public Key Cryptography Standards) Specifications from RSA Laboratories for various techniques used with RSA public key cryptography. With cooperation from security experts worldwide, PKCS #1 covers the RSA standard itself. #11 and CAPI 1. CAPI - Calendar Application Programming Interface. 2. (cryptography) CAPI - Cryptographic Application Programming Interface. 3. (networking) CAPI - Common ISDN Application Programming Interface. supported) software package used with smart cards to authenticate identity. This FIPS 201 certified software can easily be integrated into any PKI-enabled application, to provide both data and physical security. Borderless Security Credential Management System (CMS (1) See content management system and color management system. (2) (Conversational Monitor System) Software that provides interactive communications for IBM's VM operating system. ) Digital signatures, private keys, certificates and authentication tokens are only part of the identity management concept. The SafeNet Credential Management System is a Web-based smart card/token and digital credential Digital credentials are meant to be the digital equivalent of paper based credentials. Just as an example a paper based credential could be a passport, a Driver's license, a membership certificate or some kind of ticket to obtain some service, like a cinema ticket or a public management system that brings everything together. It is used to issue, manage and support SafeNet cryptographic smart cards for identity-based applications throughout the organization. Its primary features include provisioning, credential management, token life cycle management and token unblocking. For more information on SafeNet and the HSPD-12 solution, visit www.safenet-inc.com/hspd-12 About the HSPD-12 Mandate On August 27, 2004, in response to the general threat of unauthorized access to physical facilities and logical IT assets, the White House issued Homeland Security Presidential Directive Noun 1. Presidential Directive - a directive issued by the President of the United States; usually addressed to all heads of departments and agencies directive - a pronouncement encouraging or banning some activity; "the boss loves to send us directives" (HSPD)-12. The primary objectives of HSPD-12 are the development and deployment of a Federal Government-wide common and reliable identification verification system that will be interoperable between all Government agencies and serve as the basis for reciprocity between those agencies. HSPD-12 mandates that all Federal employees and contractors need to use a smart card as identification badges for physical access and logical access to IT resources. The mandate is divided up into two parts called Personal Identity Verification Noun 1. identity verification - the automatic identification of living individuals by using their physiological and behavioral characteristics; "negative identification can only be accomplished through biometric identification"; "if a pin or password is lost or parts 1 & 2 (i.e. PIV PIV Particle Image Velocimetry PIV Personal Identity Verification (FIPS 201) PIV Pentium 4 PIV Peak Inverse Voltage PIV Personal Identification Verification PIV Post Indicator Valve (firefighting) 1 / PIV 2). PIV 1 established a methodology across the Federal Agencies to properly vet a person's ID. It includes fingerprint checking with the FBI and mandatory background checks for all Federal Employees and contractors. It establishes a baseline that all agencies need to follow to ensure their employees are who they say they are. PIV 2 takes newly established identities and binds them cryptographically to a smart card. 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. "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 of SafeNet, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. |
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