Utimaco to Participate in United States Government Full-Disk Encryption Evaluation.Mandate requiring 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. of all data on mobile computers and devices drives review of data security solutions FOXBORO, Mass. -- Utimaco, The Data Security Company, today announced its participation in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. Government's review of full-disk encryptions solutions. The review of solutions providers was sparked by the June 23, 2006 mandate from the Executive Office of the President requiring the full encryption of data on all government mobile computers and devices. "The U.S. government is aided by the speed, efficiency and flexibility of mobile computing Using a computing device while in transit. Mobile computing implies wireless transmission, but wireless transmission does not necessarily imply mobile computing. Fixed wireless applications use satellites, radio systems and lasers to transmit between permanent objects such as buildings , however, the sensitive nature of the data housed on government mobile computers and devices requires the highest level of security and encryption," stated Craig F. Bumpus, General Manager, Utimaco Americas. "The recent Presidential mandate and resulting full-disk encryption evaluation are significant steps toward locking down our nation's classified data. We welcome the opportunity to participate in this sweeping technology review and look forward to assisting the Government with this important security initiative." Partnering with Utimaco in the response to the Government's request for proposals is Onix Networking, a leading provider of IT solutions and services. "Onix Networking has worked with a wide-range of technology providers to deliver custom IT solutions to federal and local agencies," stated Dal (1) (Dedicated Access Line) A private "tie line" between a customer and the telephone company. (2) (Data Access Language) A database interface from Apple that allows the Mac to access DAL-supported databases on Macs or VanDervort, director, Federal Sales, Onix Networking. "Since the unveiling of the full-disk encryption request for proposals, we have been working with Utimaco to meet government requirements and deadlines. Most recently, Onix Networking attended the Data at Rest Encryption industry day held by the DoD DARTT (Data at Rest Tiger Team tiger team - (US military jargon) 1. Originally, a team whose purpose is to penetrate security, and thus test security measures. These people are paid professionals who do hacker-type tricks, e.g. ) in Reston, Va. on December 20, 2006. We look forward to continuing this process and representing Utimaco's encryption solutions." About Utimaco U.S.A. -- Based in Foxboro, Mass., Utimaco U.S.A. is a business unit of Utimaco Safeware, AG. The company provides technical, sales and marketing services throughout North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. and Canada for Utimaco's extensive line of platform-independent, mobile, desktop, and network security solutions. Utimaco has technology partnerships with market leaders such as IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) Lenovo, Microsoft, Card Systems, and Siemens. A full list of technology partners as well as reseller An organization that sells hardware and software to the general public. Resellers purchase products from software publishers and hardware manufacturers. partners can be found at www.americas.utimaco.com. Utimaco Safeware - The Data Security Company Utimaco is the leading provider for data security solutions. The Data Security Company enables mid-sized to large organizations to safeguard their data assets against attacks and to comply with privacy laws by protecting their confidentiality and integrity. In response to twenty-first century threats - the new world of Data Security 2.0 - Utimaco's complete range of solutions provide full 360O protection unlike free, end-point or built into encryption solutions which only cover specific security needs. Its advanced SafeGuard Solutions help to manage and secure data in what ever conditions: during storage (data at rest), during transmission (data in motion) and during processing (data in use). Utimaco offers its customers comprehensive on site support via a worldwide network of partners and subsidiaries in Europe, the USA and Asia. Utimaco Safeware AG, with headquarters in Oberursel, near Frankfurt, Germany, is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange Frankfurt Stock Exchange The largest of Germany's eight securities exchanges, operated by Deutsche Borse AS. (ISIN Isin (ĭs`ĭn), capital of an ancient Semitic kingdom of N Babylonia. The city became important after the third dynasty of Ur fell to the Elamites and the Amorites (c.2025 B.C.). The phase from c.2025–c.1763 B.C. DE0007572406). For more information, visit our website at www.utimaco.com. |
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