TIS to be part of multi-country test of strong encryption and key recovery.LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 18, 1997-- European Pilot Program to use RecoverKey(TM) Technology from TIS Trusted Information Systems Trusted Information Systems (TIS) was a computer security research and development organization during the 1980s and 1990s, performing computer security research for organizations such as NSA, DARPA, ARL, AFRL, SPAWAR, and others. (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 : TISX) announced today that it is one of a consortium of companies which have been selected to pilot test a framework for strong encryption An encryption method that uses a very large number as its cryptographic key. The larger the key, the longer it takes to unlawfully break the code. Today, 256 bits is considered strong encryption. As computers become faster, the length of the key must be increased. and information confidentiality services in five European countries. This initiative is part of a study of confidentiality services led by IABG IABG Industrieanlagen-Betriebsgesellschaft mbH (German engineering firm) IABG Intel Architecture Business Group of Germany and sponsored by the European Commission European Commission, branch of the governing body of the European Union (EU) invested with executive and some legislative powers. Located in Brussels, Belgium, it was founded in 1967 when the three treaty organizations comprising what was then the European Community . It is designed to lay the foundation for a secure electronic business infrastructure in Europe. Working in close cooperation with Microsoft and IABG, TIS will provide integrated technology that will both encrypt/decrypt data, and provide a way to recover the data should the original encryption The reversible transformation of data from the original (the plaintext) to a difficult-to-interpret format (the ciphertext) as a mechanism for protecting its confidentiality, integrity and sometimes its authenticity. Encryption uses an encryption algorithm and one or more encryption keys. key be lost. Key recovery services will be provided on an as-needed basis by TIS Key Recovery Centers, known as "trusted third parties In cryptography, a trusted third party (TTP) is an entity which facilitates interactions between two parties who both trust the third party; they use this trust to secure their own interactions. TTPs are common in cryptographic protocols, for example, a certificate authority (CA). ," located at participating firms in England, France, Germany, Switzerland and The Netherlands. Companies which will utilize the new technology in the pilot include Bull Engineering (France), R3 Security Engineering (Switzerland), IABG (Germany), Philips Crypto (The Netherlands), and the Defence Research Agency (UK). "This study will provide a real-world demonstration of the important role key recovery plays in global commerce," said Stephen Walker, President 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. of TIS. "Firms in different countries will be able to exchange data securely and safely. They will be able to meet any legal requirements for access to information while retaining control over the use of encryption keys company-wide." TIS sees the inclusion of its technology in the European Trust Services program as an important step in the direction of worldwide acceptance of user-controlled key recovery. "Here in the States, companies often think of key recovery systems as a way to meet U.S. requirements for export of strong encryption," Walker explained. "In the EC, of course, U.S. restrictions don't mean much. The pilot test firms are implementing key recovery to maintain control over their own security functions and procedures. However, the net result is that they can also communicate with U.S. users of key recovery, and that brings us all closer." "I am pleased that TIS is part of a significant initiative that will show that strong cryptography Strong cryptography or cryptographically strong are general terms applied cryptographic systems or components that are considered highly resistant to cryptanalysis. can be used for secure international data exchange while still allowing organizations to manage and control their own critical security functions," said Brian Gladman, European Technical Director of TIS. "I am also hopeful that this program will demonstrate that progress is being made in removing the constraints CONSTRAINTS - A language for solving constraints using value inference. ["CONSTRAINTS: A Language for Expressing Almost-Hierarchical Descriptions", G.J. Sussman et al, Artif Intell 14(1):1-39 (Aug 1980)]. on US and European companies It may never be fully completed or, depending on its its nature, it may be that it can never be completed. However, new and revised entries in the list are always welcome. This is a list of companies from the countries in the European Union. so they can work together freely to produce the global security solutions on which business and commerce in the 21st century will undoubtedly depend." Henk Algra, Managing Director of Philips Crypto, also commented, saying "We are enthusiastic participants in this project. For a long time we have recognised the role secure electronic commerce will have to play in today's enterprise. Services will have to be provided in support of companies that are using cryptography and the ability to manage and recover keys is crucial. The incorporation of the RecoverKey technology allows us to overcome many of the difficulties associated with the international provision of cryptography, which is so essential if we are to facilitate electronic commerce and allow European industry to participate competitively in the global marketplace." For more information on the consortium, or to find out more about TIS' groundbreaking work in network security, visit the TIS home page at www.tis.com . -0- About Trusted Information Systems Trusted Information Systems, Inc., is a leading provider of comprehensive security solutions for protection of computer networks, including global Internet-based systems, internal networks, and individual workstations and laptops. The Company develops, markets, licenses, and supports the Gauntlet gauntlet /gaunt·let/ (gawnt´let) a bandage covering the hand and fingers like a glove. (R) family of firewall products and other network security products as well as TIS' patented RecoverKey(TM) technology, which is the first and only key recovery system to meet US government requirements for export of strong encryption. In addition to providing leading edge information security products, TIS performs an array of services in the areas of cryptography, security consulting, training, and advanced research and engineering for commercial and government customers. For more information, contact TIS at 301-527-9500, or visit the TIS home page at http://www.tis.com . CONTACT: Cabe Franklin 202/452-9504 cabe_franklin@oar-wash.com or Homayoon Tajalli 301/854-5724 tajalli@tis.com |
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