SafeNet Partners with Oracle to Provide Hardware Security for Enterprise Grid Computing; SafeNet Luna SA Hardware Security Module Supports Oracle Database 10g

Business Wire,  May 3, 2004  

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BALTIMORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 3, 2004

SafeNet (NASDAQ:SFNT), setting the standard for information security, today announced that SafeNet Luna SA, a Network-attached Hardware Security Module (HSM), supports Oracle(R) (Nasdaq:ORCL) Database 10g to provide hardware security and SSL acceleration for enterprise grid computing.

Grid computing reduces IT costs and management time by clustering servers together to act as a single large computer, shifting resources dynamically between applications. Oracle Grid Computing enables systems of interconnected servers, storage, and software to adapt to the exact needs of one's business, resulting in improved IT resource utilization. Grid computing is more secure than multiple disparate servers because uniform security procedures are applied to each machine in the system and the grid will only function if each server's credentials are verified. Integrating the Luna SA hardware security module with Oracle Database 10g protects the encryption keys that are used to secure and verify each machine's credentials.

"We are a leader in secure computing, and it is important to have partners, like SafeNet, further extend that across hardware systems," said Bronwyn Hastings, Vice President, Worldwide Alliances and Channels, Oracle Corp. "SafeNet's Luna products will enable our customers to enhance the computing advantages they are experiencing with Oracle grid technology."

SafeNet's Luna SA is the first network HSM that provides shared encryption services over a TCP/IP network, dramatically lowering the total cost of deployment and ownership. The network-sharable Luna SA maintains unparalleled levels of security for sensitive encryption data, and has been validated to stringent FIPS 140-2, Level 3 standards. The Luna SA also improves performance with SSL acceleration and can be configured for up to 3,600 1024-bit RSA signings per second. Additionally, the Luna SA can be easily partitioned into multiple virtual HSMs to support independent applications.

"Enterprises are deploying grid computing environments for the flexibility, performance and security they deliver utilizing Oracle Grid Computing. The SafeNet Luna SA helps address the unique security challenges raised in grid computing environments by protecting the system credentials while being cost-effective, easy to deploy, and highly scalable," said Randy Kun, Director of Luna Product Management for SafeNet's Enterprise Security Division. "We're very pleased to be a partner in the Oracle PartnerNetwork, working with Oracle to provide hardware security solutions to our joint customers for secure grid computing capabilities."

About the Oracle PartnerNetwork

The Oracle PartnerNetwork is a global business network of more than 13,000 companies who deliver innovative enterprise software solutions based on Oracle software. Through access to Oracle's premier products, education, technical services, marketing and sales support, the Oracle PartnerNetwork provides partners with the resources they need to be successful in today's Internet economy. Oracle partners are able to offer customers leading-edge solutions backed by Oracle's position as the world's largest enterprise software company.

About SafeNet, Inc.

SafeNet, Inc. (NASDAQ:SFNT), a leading provider of private and public network security solutions, has set the industry standard for VPN technology and secure business communications and offers the only encryption platform for both WAN and VPN networks. With more than 20 years experience in developing, deploying, and managing network security systems for the most security-conscious government, financial institutions, and large enterprise organizations around the world, SafeNet's proven technology has emerged as the de facto industry standard for VPNs. SafeNet is the single-source vendor for WAN and VPN security solutions teamed with an easy and low-cost migration path to a broad range of VPN products. SafeNet security solutions, based on SecureIP Technology(TM), and part of the CGX Security Platform, have become the products of choice for leading Internet infrastructure manufacturers, service providers, and security vendors. Securing the infrastructure of today's e-business communications as well as leading the way in government Homeland and classified data security, SafeNet has opened new markets for interoperable, secure, and deployable VPN communications. Commercial customers include Texas Instruments, Microsoft, Samsung, Centillium Communications, ARM, and Cisco Systems. Government, financial, and large enterprise customers include the National Security Agency, Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Postal Service, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Internal Revenue Service, Social Security Administration, Bank of America, Eastman Kodak, Hewlett-Packard, and Motorola. For more information, visit www.safenet-inc.com.

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