Softex, Incorporated and NTRU Unite Their Offerings to Meet Enterprise Wide Trusted Computing Demands
NTRU Cryptosystems Inc., leading providers of trusted computing solutions, and Softex Inc. announced today they are partnering to provide secure data management capabilities via the Softex Omnipass Product Suite and NTRU’s Core TCG Software Stack (CTSS™). The two systems comply with the most recent Trusted Computing 1.2 open standards and are seamlessly integrated with supported OEM Trusted Platform Modules (TPM). The strategic alliance between these two companies represents a robust and secure strategy for non-stop data management across a wide range of supported platforms including Microsoft® Windows XP, Microsoft® Vista and Linux operating systems.
The CTSS™ module is currently bundled with multiple processing chips and can therefore be integrated with an assortment of OEM manufacturers, as their customers dictate application and trusted computing security requirements. The flexible combination enables both desktop and laptop users to communicate effortlessly with the Omnipass application from whatever system they select, while securely safeguarding their identities as they access web content and email information. Paired with the adaptable CTSS™ stack and Omnipass software, hardware manufacturers that support a TPM module can now offer a broader selection of security safeguards and trusted computing techniques not previously available to their customers at the enterprise level. The CTSS “safe” enables flexible data management with the Omnipass application because it sits within the processing chip of multiple OEM computing systems and is not limited to a single OEM resource.
“The CTSS™ module is fundamental to emerging security trends,” stated Ari Singer, Director of Products and Services, Trusted Computing at NTRU. “Together the two software products enable IT managers to set new standards for enterprise security protocols. They are connecting to the Omnipass application with confidence – not only must users adhere to the embedded data management security protocols, but they are passing through strict authentication layers within the CTSS module as well. Our product is created by industry-leading experts recognized for their cryptographic talent and we are committed to meeting the future of IT security standards.”
“We recognize the importance of Trusted Computing….By working with the NTRU solution, we are able to reach a larger number of platforms and interoperate across the broadest array of TPMs and operating systems in the industry. Enterprises can now acquire a single solution from Softex and NTRUÂ that works across a mixed environment with platforms from multiple PC OEMs and TPMs from various sources” said Gregg Philipson, vice president — sales for Softex Inc.
About the NTRU CTSS™ product
The NTRU CTSS™ is designed in accordance with the TSS 1.2 standard. It is enhanced with strong, standards-compliant, cryptographic libraries. The CTSS™ provides a set of software components that allow applications and peripherals to take advantage of a platform’s TPM hardware module in a coordinated, consistent, and portable manner. The CTSS™ has been thoroughly tested on multiple Microsoft® Windows and Linux operating systems and ensures interoperability across a variety of platforms using different hardware and software. The NTRU CTSS™ software has been shipped on over 20 million PCs since 2005.
Features of the NTRU CTSS™ product
The NTRU CTSS™ can be used for any application that uses a TSS and it will interoperate with cryptographic service providers (CSP) for easy use by higher-level applications.
Fully compliant with TCG specifications and guidance for standard TSS design
Strong, standards-compliant cryptographic services built-in
Interoperable with 1.1b and 1.2 compliant TPMs
Modular design enables addition of custom functionality
Supports application-defined security policies
Protects authorization data within the local process
Thread-safe design
Supports local and remote TPMs
Design and implementation techniques in accordance with industry best practices for protecting against security vulnerabilities
Designed for portability with current support for Microsoft Windows® Vista, Windows XP/2000 and Linux 2.6 platforms
Ability to leverage TPM custom features
About NTRU
NTRU Cryptosystems, Inc. is a leading security software and services provider to the trusted computing and embedded security markets. Since 1996, NTRU has provided cryptographic products and services to major corporations in the design and integration of strong security solutions for their products in a wide range of markets. NTRU’s core competencies extend from development and evaluation of standards based security architectures and protocols, cryptosystem design and implementation of security solutions based on the NTRU algorithm suite and other major algorithms. NTRU has proven experience in the trusted computing marketplace, and is a trusted partner and a market leader in the development of comprehensive, flexible, and cost effective TPM solutions for OEM’s and enterprises. NTRU is headquartered in Acton, Mass., and has offices in Dublin, Ireland. For more information, please visit http://www.ntru.com.
About Softex
Softex Incorporated, founded in 1992, is headquartered in Austin, Texas. The company has become a leading provider of computer security products and services. Softex serves many of the top tier OEM companies, such as Lenovo, Samsung, IBM, Fujitsu, Hewlett-Packard, Motion Computing as well as hardware vendors such as APC, Targus, Fellowes, Adaptec, Synaptics, Zvetco, 3Com, and more…. Softex Incorporated has been ranked as one of Inc. Magazine’s “Top 500 Fastest Growing Private Companies” in the United States. Softex has expanded it international position with the 2006 opening of its Mumbai, India facility.
For more information on products and services, contact: Softex Incorporated at: 9300 Jollyville Road, Austin, TX 78759. Phone: (512) 452-8836 FAX: (512) 795-8702 or visit the company’s website at: www.softexinc.com.
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