Leading German Industrial Manufacturing Firm Selects SafeNet Over Aladdin to Secure Computer-Based Training Content; Leading Transportation Equipment Manufacturer Cites Greater Flexibility and Superior Technology

Business Wire, Sept 28, 2005

BALTIMORE -- SafeNet, Inc. (NASDAQ:SFNT), setting the standard for information security, today announced that Liebherr-Werk Ehingen GmbH, one of the world's leading manufacturers of mobile cranes has chosen SafeNet Sentinel products over Aladdin's HASP technology to secure its computer-based training modules. Liebherr sought to implement individual modular content protection for their multimedia training courses using an existing viewer application. By implementing SafeNet's Sentinel hardware tokens, the company is able to license and deliver critical training content to its customers in a secure, controlled manner.

"Liebherr-Werk Ehingen GmbH chose SafeNet's Hardware Keys because of our confidence in the product's technology," said Thomas Engel, E-learning Developer who oversees Liebherr-Werk Ehingen's computer-based training. "SafeNet's flexible and innovative approach to close co-operation also enabled a solution that was customized to our requirements."

"We're delighted to have been selected by Liebherr," said Prakash Panjwani, Vice President and General Manager for SafeNet's Rights Management Business Unit. "This is another example of how our ability to provide tailored solutions built on the foundation of strong technology is allowing us to remain the leading provider of rights management technology."

SafeNet's Rights Management products include Sentinel Hardware Keys, the most secure hardware tokens in the world, Sentinel RMS, a complete license management solution for software companies, and MediaSentry services, which monitor the Internet for content piracy and employ technology to stop it at the source.

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. ARM, Bank of America, 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.

About Liebherr-Werk Ehingen GmbH

Liebherr is the leading manufacturer of mobile cranes. The range of the all-terrain mobile cranes extends from two-axle 35 t cranes up to heavy load cranes with a load capacity of 800 t and an eight-axle chassis. The lattice-boom cranes on mobile and crawler vehicles achieve load capacities of up to 1,250 t. With their universal boom and jib systems and comprehensive additional equipment they are used on building sites throughout the world.

Liebherr-Werk Ehingen GmbH was founded in 1969. To consolidate and further advance their international position as a leading provider of mobile and crawler cranes, operating capacity has been comprehensively extended in recent years. The Liebherr plant in Ehingen now covers a total area of 535,000 m2, of which more than 155,000 m2 is a roofed manufacturing facility. Up to 1,400 mobile cranes can be built each year. A comprehensive, worldwide service guarantees the high availability of the mobile and crawler cranes.

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