SafeNet Announces Software Industry's First Hardware Token to Enable Wrapping Protection for Products Developed in Microsoft .NET Framework Version 3.0

Business Wire, May 17, 2007

BALTIMORE -- SafeNet, Inc., setting the standard for information security, today announced the release of the enhanced Sentinel Shell, a component of Sentinel Hardware Keys that protects software products from unauthorized use and distribution. This release makes Sentinel Hardware Keys the software industry's first hardware tokens capable of wrapping protection for software products developed in Microsoft .NET Framework version 3.0, in addition to all legacy .NET Framework versions.

The Sentinel Shell is an automated process that securely 'wraps' an executable file, allowing developers to quickly and easily license and protect their software against illegal use, thereby protecting revenue. By providing multiple security layers, the Sentinel Shell thwarts hacking attempts by forcing a would-be hacker to break each layer in order to remove the software protection.

"Edge Analysis previously had some difficulty in attempting to protect .NET applications with competitive hardware tokens. Robust security is important to us and the Sentinel Hardware Keys is the only product that functioned very well right out of the box, with all the features we wanted," said Mike Metchis, Co-Founder, Edge Analysis, a leading data acquisition software vendor. "We are extremely happy with both the Sentinel product and the always reliable SafeNet support."

Additionally, the Shell provides protection against memory dumping and includes protection against debuggers, which are tools that can be used to automatically dump code so a hacker can remove the protection calls.

"Developers using the newest Microsoft .NET framework are now able to take full advantage of the government-grade security offered by Sentinel Hardware Keys," said Jam Khan, director of product management, software protection, SafeNet. "In addition to incorporating public key cryptography, software vendors can add the strength of the Sentinel Shell to protect their applications from piracy."

About SafeNet's Sentinel Hardware Keys

Sentinel Hardware Keys are the world's most secure hardware tokens which, when attached to a computer or network, monitor and enforce the licensing of products which have been protected using this solution. Sentinel Hardware Keys deliver government-grade security through public key cryptography, AES encryption and internal authentication. When used in conjunction with Sentinel Business Layer APIs(TM), the Shell enhances overall security by adding protection against a variety of hacking techniques. More information can be found at www.safenet-inc.com/sentinelhardwarekey

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. UBS, Nokia, Fujitsu, Hitachi, 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

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