Utimaco Renews Certification in Accordance with Leading US Security Standard

Business Wire,  August 31, 2007  

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Next Generation SafeGuard CryptoServer Hardware Security Module has Achieved Certification in Accordance with FIPS 140-2, Overall Level 3, as well as Physical Security Level 4 - The Highest Level of Security in the Market

FOXBORO, Mass. & OBERURSEL, Germany -- Utimaco - The Data Security Company, today announced that SafeGuard CryptoServer has been awarded a renewed certification from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in the U.S. and the Communications Security Establishment in Canada (CSE) in accordance with Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 140-2, Level 3. SafeGuard CryptoServer is a tamperproof hardware security module (HSM) that securely generates, stores and applies cryptographic keys and certificates during encryption and digital signature processes.

FIPS certification provides customers with objective help in decision-making and creates an atmosphere of trust and acceptance in important customer sectors. This important IT security standard for cryptographic modules is the world's benchmark for both governmental bodies and companies in the private sector.

"Organizations rely on recognized international standards such as FIPS to provide reliable and objective criterion to help them select the best security solutions to safeguard mission critical data assets," stated Dieter Bong, Utimaco Product Manager. "As we continue to evolve our SafeGuard CryptoServer platform to meet customer needs, it is important that we demonstrate our ongoing commitment to evaluation and certification."

SafeGuard CryptoServer is now available (price on application). It is also part of other solution packages from the extensive SafeGuard portfolio. Utimaco guarantees its compatibility with the new flagship product, SafeGuard Enterprise, for 360-degree security. More information about SafeGuard PrivateDisk as well as image material can be found at http://www.utimaco.com/sg-cryptoserver and www.utimaco.com/picture-pool.

SafeGuard Enterprise

SafeGuard Enterprise 5.1 comprises of the existing SafeGuard Management Centre module and the SafeGuard Device Encryption module. SafeGuard Management Centre enables companies to implement security guidelines centrally and administer them company-wide and across platforms. SafeGuard Device Encryption transparently encrypts data on notebooks, PCs and removable media. Further modules rounding off Utimaco's new data security suite are to be added in later product versions: SafeGuard File & Folder Encryption secures user data that is exchanged between working groups. In addition, it can be used to encrypt both local disk drives and network servers at file and directory level, and to assign them individual access rights. SafeGuard Configuration Protection offers central control over all fixed and mobile computing devices and protects against malware, inappropriate software use, and unauthorized configuration changes. SafeGuard Data Exchange guarantees the secure exchange of confidential data with business partners and customers. Further information about SafeGuard Enterprise can be found at: www.utimaco.com/sgn

Utimaco Safeware AG - The Data Security Company.

Utimaco is the leading provider of data security solutions. The Data Security Company enables mid- to large-size 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 Utimaco's complete range of data security solutions provide full 360 degree data protection unlike point solutions which only partially cover the data security needs of enterprises. Only SafeGuard solutions protect and manage data 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 world-wide network of certified 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 (ISIN DE0007572406). For more information please visit http://www.utimaco.com.

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