Winbond Electronics Corporation Selects NTRU Core TCG Software Stack (CTSS) for Packaging with Trusted Platform Module; Integrated Circuit Supplier Bundles NTRU Software to Provide Trusted Computing Group (TCG) Compliant Products.

ACTON, Mass. -- NTRU Cryptosystems Inc., the trusted computing experts, today announced that Winbond Electronics Corporation (TSE: 2344) has licensed the NTRU Core TCG Software Stack (CTSS) for use with its 1.1b and 1.2 SafeKeeper(TM) Trusted Platform Module (TPM) products. The combination of the Winbond SafeKeeper(TM) TPM and NTRU CTSS, which operates under Windows(R) and Linux(R) operating systems, will provide incomparable security and ease of deployment to customers developing Trusted Computing Group (TCG) compliant desktops and laptops. As specified by the TCG, the NTRU CTSS provides the essential core interface and security services framework for any application that relies on the TPM.

"We selected the NTRU product because they provide world-class security software and consistently demonstrate leadership in enabling trusted computing solutions," said Zeev Heller, Director of Marketing, Advanced PC Products, Winbond Electronics Corporation. "NTRU's CTSS has set the standard for interoperability and flexibility in trusted computing. Leveraging the NTRU CTSS with Winbond's SafeKeeper(TM) TPM products for desktops, laptops and servers, our customers can easily deliver an array of value-added trusted computing solutions to end-users."

The NTRU CTSS is designed in accordance with the TCG TSS 1.1 standard and TSS 1.2 specification. It is enhanced with strong, standards-compliant, cryptographic libraries. The CTSS provides a set of software components that allow applications and peripherals to take advantage of a platform's TPM hardware module in a coordinated, consistent, and portable manner. The CTSS has been thoroughly tested on Windows and Linux operating systems and ensures interoperability across a variety of platforms using different hardware and software.

"Our trusted computing customers have asked us to drive the creation of practical, secure and interoperable solutions. Our cryptographic expertise coupled with our unrivaled software products make NTRU the premier partner for any organization wishing to enter the trusted computing space," said Ari Singer, Director of Products and Services, Trusted Computing, at NTRU. "With an installed base of millions of TPM devices, Winbond Electronics is a leader in trusted computing and they have recognized that strong partnerships with key players in the industry will enable them to provide significantly increased value to their customers."

Features of the NTRU CTSS

The NTRU CTSS can be used for any application that uses a TSS and it will interoperate with cryptographic service providers (CSP) for easy use by higher-level applications.

--Fully compliant with TCG specifications and guidance for standard TSS design

--Strong, standards-compliant cryptographic services built-in

--Interoperable with 1.1b and 1.2 compliant TPMs

--Modular design enables addition of custom functionality

--Supports application-defined security policies

--Protects authorization data within the local process

--Thread-safe design

--Supports local and remote TPMs

--Design and implementation techniques in accordance with industry best practices for protecting against security vulnerabilities

--Designed for portability with current support for Windows XP/2000 and Linux 2.4 platforms

--Flexibility for future interoperability with Microsoft Vista(R) and Microsoft Next Generation Secure Computing Base (NGSCB)

--Ability to leverage TPM custom features

About Winbond

Winbond Electronics Corporation, a global company based in Hsinchu, Taiwan, is a leading supplier of semiconductor solutions worldwide. Winbond Electronics designs, develops, markets and sells IC solutions to the global electronics marketplace. Winbond's primary mission is to serve the growing needs of computer, consumer and communications electronic manufacturers. In May 2005, Winbond Electronics acquired National Semiconductor's APC Division, which is known amongst PC I/O suppliers as the pioneer in providing the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) function. Winbond Electronics Corporation has some 5000 employees worldwide with design centers in Hsinchu, Taiwan; Shanghai, China; San Jose and Torrance, California; Austin, Texas; and Tel-Aviv, Israel. Winbond can be contacted via the corporate homepage at http://www.winbond.com.

About NTRU

NTRU Cryptosystems, Inc. provides comprehensive security expertise to the embedded technology market. From system security analysis to highly optimized implementations on the most constrained platforms, NTRU provides practical security solutions that are tailored for specific application environments. NTRU's core competencies extend from development and evaluation of standards-based security architectures and protocols, cryptosystem design and implementation of security solutions based on the NTRU algorithm suite and other major algorithms. NTRU provides state of the art services and solutions to a range of markets, including trusted computing, wireless networking, authentication products and general embedded security applications. Headquartered in Acton, Mass., NTRU's investors include Texas Instruments, Sony Corporation, Macrovision, Lehman Brothers Venture Capital, Investor AB, Granite Ventures, Greylock and 3i. For more information, please visit www.ntru.com.