SafeNet K3 Card for Luna HSMs Receives FIPS 201 Approval for Cryptographic Modules
19 October 2006 - 9:30PM
Business Wire
SafeNet, Inc. (NASDAQ:SFNT), setting the standard for information
security, today announced that the company�s K3 card has received
Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 201 certification
for cryptographic modules. The K3 card, a component in SafeNet�s
Luna Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), is the first cryptographic
module certified for FIPS 201, making it the first HSM to be
certified Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12)
compliant. HSPD-12 is an executive mandate requiring that all
federal employees and contractors use a smartcard as identification
badges for physical access and logical access to IT resources. By
implementing a FIPS 201-certified HSM as part of the HSPD-12
mandate, federal agencies are able to maximize on their investment
to generate, store and protect cryptographic key material securely
in applications requiring advanced PIV requirements. In addition to
providing a high level of security, the FIPS 201 certification
provides assurance of interoperability between the HSM and other
components of HSPD-12 such as smartcards, middleware, card
credential management system, biometrics and a physical access
system. This interoperability allows agencies to maximize their
HSPD-12 investment, as it affords not only compliance, but also
helps protect more data. As FIPS 140-2, Level 3, certified
products, SafeNet Luna HSMs are widely deployed worldwide and
provide various agencies and organizations with the security needed
to protect the most demanding security applications. �Government
agencies require the best in security,� said Chris Holland,
Director of Product Management, SafeNet Enterprise Security
Division. �This certification gives them the reassurance that they
can buy a product that is validated and meets all the requirements
for HSPD-12 implementation.� About FIPS 201 FIPS 201 incorporates
three technical publications specifying several aspects of the
required administrative procedures and technical specifications
that may change as the standard is implemented and used. NIST
Special Publication 800-73, �Interfaces for Personal Identity
Verification� specifies the interface and data elements of the PIV
card; NIST Special Publication 800-76, Biometric Data Specification
for Personal Identity Verification� specifies the technical
acquisition and formatting requirements for biometric data of the
PIV system; and NIST Special Publication 800-78, �Cryptographic
Algorithms and Key Sizes for Personal Identity Verification�
specifies the acceptable cryptographic algorithms and key sizes to
be implemented and used for the PIV system. In addition, a number
of guidelines, reference implementations, and conformance tests
have been identified as being needed to: implement and use the PIV
system protect the personal privacy of all subscribers of the PIV
system authenticate identity source documents to obtain the correct
legal name of the person applying for a PIV �card� electronically
obtain and store required biometric data (e.g., fingerprints,
facial images) from the PIV system subscriber create a PIV �card�
that is personalized with data needed by the PIV system to later
grant access to the subscriber to federal facilities and
information systems assure appropriate levels of security for all
applicable federal applications provide interoperability among
federal organizations using the standards. These activities will be
pursued as resources permit. About Luna HSMs SafeNet's Luna
products feature an integrated hardware security module (HSM)
offering hardware key management and cryptographic acceleration for
unrivalled security and performance. The multi-level authentication
policies control access to the Luna's administrative functions to
provide the highest degree of protection for sensitive
cryptographic keys and prevent unauthorized system configuration
changes while still permitting flexible remote management and
monitoring. The FIPS 140-2 validated product is capable of over
1,200 operations per second, significantly more than the
competition and can offer optional standalone authentication to
protect the most demanding security applications. Since the Luna
product stores content to an encryption keys, it is an ideal
solution for securing financial transactions and sensitive database
stored information, such as banking personal identification
numbers. About the HSPD-12 Mandate On August 27, 2004, in response
to the general threat of unauthorized access to physical facilities
and logical IT assets, the White House issued Homeland Security
Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12). The primary objectives of
HSPD-12 are the development and deployment of a federal
government-wide common and reliable identification verification
system that will be interoperable between all Government agencies
and serve as the basis for reciprocity between those agencies.
HSPD-12 mandates that all federal employees and contractors need to
use a smartcard as identification badges for physical access and
logical access to IT resources. The mandate is divided up into two
parts called Personal Identity Verification parts 1 & 2 (i.e.;
PIV 1/PIV 2). PIV 1 established a methodology across the federal
agencies to properly vet a person�s ID. It includes fingerprint
checking with the FBI and mandatory background checks for all
federal employees and contractors. It establishes a baseline that
all agencies need to follow to ensure their employees are who they
say they are. PIV 2 takes newly established identities and binds
them cryptographically to a smartcard. 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 "Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 The statements contained
in this release, which are not historical facts, are
forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the
Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934. These statements are subject to uncertainties that
could cause actual results to differ materially from those set
forth in or implied by forward-looking statements. Important
factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are
included but are not limited to those listed in SafeNet's periodic
reports and registration statements filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission. The Company assumes no obligation to update
information concerning its expectations. Editor's Note: SafeNet is
a registered trademark of SafeNet, Inc. All other trademarks are
the property of their respective owners. SafeNet, Inc.
(NASDAQ:SFNT), setting the standard for information security, today
announced that the company's K3 card has received Federal
Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 201 certification for
cryptographic modules. The K3 card, a component in SafeNet's Luna
Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), is the first cryptographic module
certified for FIPS 201, making it the first HSM to be certified
Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12) compliant.
HSPD-12 is an executive mandate requiring that all federal
employees and contractors use a smartcard as identification badges
for physical access and logical access to IT resources. By
implementing a FIPS 201-certified HSM as part of the HSPD-12
mandate, federal agencies are able to maximize on their investment
to generate, store and protect cryptographic key material securely
in applications requiring advanced PIV requirements. In addition to
providing a high level of security, the FIPS 201 certification
provides assurance of interoperability between the HSM and other
components of HSPD-12 such as smartcards, middleware, card
credential management system, biometrics and a physical access
system. This interoperability allows agencies to maximize their
HSPD-12 investment, as it affords not only compliance, but also
helps protect more data. As FIPS 140-2, Level 3, certified
products, SafeNet Luna HSMs are widely deployed worldwide and
provide various agencies and organizations with the security needed
to protect the most demanding security applications. "Government
agencies require the best in security," said Chris Holland,
Director of Product Management, SafeNet Enterprise Security
Division. "This certification gives them the reassurance that they
can buy a product that is validated and meets all the requirements
for HSPD-12 implementation." About FIPS 201 FIPS 201 incorporates
three technical publications specifying several aspects of the
required administrative procedures and technical specifications
that may change as the standard is implemented and used. NIST
Special Publication 800-73, "Interfaces for Personal Identity
Verification" specifies the interface and data elements of the PIV
card; NIST Special Publication 800-76, Biometric Data Specification
for Personal Identity Verification" specifies the technical
acquisition and formatting requirements for biometric data of the
PIV system; and NIST Special Publication 800-78, "Cryptographic
Algorithms and Key Sizes for Personal Identity Verification"
specifies the acceptable cryptographic algorithms and key sizes to
be implemented and used for the PIV system. In addition, a number
of guidelines, reference implementations, and conformance tests
have been identified as being needed to: -- implement and use the
PIV system -- protect the personal privacy of all subscribers of
the PIV system -- authenticate identity source documents to obtain
the correct legal name of the person applying for a PIV "card" --
electronically obtain and store required biometric data (e.g.,
fingerprints, facial images) from the PIV system subscriber --
create a PIV "card" that is personalized with data needed by the
PIV system to later grant access to the subscriber to federal
facilities and information systems -- assure appropriate levels of
security for all applicable federal applications -- provide
interoperability among federal organizations using the standards.
These activities will be pursued as resources permit. About Luna
HSMs SafeNet's Luna products feature an integrated hardware
security module (HSM) offering hardware key management and
cryptographic acceleration for unrivalled security and performance.
The multi-level authentication policies control access to the
Luna's administrative functions to provide the highest degree of
protection for sensitive cryptographic keys and prevent
unauthorized system configuration changes while still permitting
flexible remote management and monitoring. The FIPS 140-2 validated
product is capable of over 1,200 operations per second,
significantly more than the competition and can offer optional
standalone authentication to protect the most demanding security
applications. Since the Luna product stores content to an
encryption keys, it is an ideal solution for securing financial
transactions and sensitive database stored information, such as
banking personal identification numbers. About the HSPD-12 Mandate
On August 27, 2004, in response to the general threat of
unauthorized access to physical facilities and logical IT assets,
the White House issued Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12
(HSPD-12). The primary objectives of HSPD-12 are the development
and deployment of a federal government-wide common and reliable
identification verification system that will be interoperable
between all Government agencies and serve as the basis for
reciprocity between those agencies. HSPD-12 mandates that all
federal employees and contractors need to use a smartcard as
identification badges for physical access and logical access to IT
resources. The mandate is divided up into two parts called Personal
Identity Verification parts 1 & 2 (i.e.; PIV 1/PIV 2). PIV 1
established a methodology across the federal agencies to properly
vet a person's ID. It includes fingerprint checking with the FBI
and mandatory background checks for all federal employees and
contractors. It establishes a baseline that all agencies need to
follow to ensure their employees are who they say they are. PIV 2
takes newly established identities and binds them cryptographically
to a smartcard. 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 "Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 The statements contained
in this release, which are not historical facts, are
forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the
Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934. These statements are subject to uncertainties that
could cause actual results to differ materially from those set
forth in or implied by forward-looking statements. Important
factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are
included but are not limited to those listed in SafeNet's periodic
reports and registration statements filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission. The Company assumes no obligation to update
information concerning its expectations. Editor's Note: SafeNet is
a registered trademark of SafeNet, Inc. All other trademarks are
the property of their respective owners.
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