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SafeNet, Inc. (NASDAQ:SFNT), setting the standard for information security, and MontaVista Software, the leading provider of Linux for intelligent devices and communications infrastructure, today announced a partnership to offer comprehensive security solutions for MontaVista Linux-based gateways and mobile VPN clients. By combining QuickSec, the world�s first full mobility IPSec VPN toolkit, with MontaVista Linux and MontaVista Mobilinux operating systems, OEM developers will be able to build the most robust and current IPSec security standards, such as MOBIKE, into carrier-grade security gateways, network routers, as well as Mobile VPN devices and desktop VPN clients. �SafeNet is an invaluable member of the MontaVista partner family,� said Bill Seawick, CMO, MontaVista Software. �SafeNet�s QuickSec security toolkits, coupled with our Linux and Mobilinux solutions offer our customers the most complete and proven solution for their VPN appliances, while reducing cost and time to market.� MontaVista and SafeNet will be jointly demonstrating the IPSec security solution April 3 - 5, 2007 in MontaVista�s booth #1640 at the Embedded Systems Conference and Exhibition, being held at the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, California. The demonstration will show QuickSec running on the MontaVista Linux operating system, while showcasing the performance benefits of offloading cryptographic data to dedicated hardware. �MontaVista�s Linux operating systems are deployed worldwide into a variety of gateways, multi-function printers, phones and other mobile devices,� said Bill Anderson vice president, encryption products, SafeNet. �Our engineering teams have worked very closely to guarantee that SafeNet�s IPSec security offerings integrate easily and seamlessly into each possible solution. We are very proud to add MontaVista to our diverse portfolio of industry-leading partners.� Embedded Security Systems for OEMs SafeNet is the only supplier of complete security systems that enable OEM developers to integrate robust security into networking products, while reducing cost and time to market. SafeNet�s award-winning security systems are deployed by leading global telecommunications, networking, and semiconductor vendors who trust SafeNet�s best-in-class security solutions for their next-generation networking products. SafeNet OEM customers include companies such as Nokia, Ericsson, NEC, AMCC, AMD, Azaire Networks, Cisco, Hitachi, HP, Juniper Networks, PMC-Sierra, Lucent Technologies, Nortel, Siemens, Samsung, and Texas Instruments. For more information about SafeNet�s embedded security systems, please visit http://www.safenet-inc.com/OEM. 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.