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SafeNet Sentinel Hardware Keys Found Strongest USB Token

Posted on: Wednesday, 12 April 2006, 09:00 CDT

SafeNet, Inc. (NASDAQ:SFNT), setting the standard for information security, today announced that an independent lab, Trace Laboratories, found the company's Sentinel Hardware Keys to be significantly stronger than competitive USB tokens.

Trace Laboratories conducted tests to quantify the strength of the Sentinel Hardware Key, released in September 13, 2005, as well as several competitive keys. Established over 25 years ago, Trace Laboratories is an internationally accredited, full service testing and analysis company. The tests determined the breaking strength of USB keys when installed in a fixture simulating typical computer orientation. SafeNet keys were found to be significantly stronger than competitive USB tokens. The results demonstrate that the Sentinel Hardware Key is the most impervious to breakage. The total amount of force required to break the Sentinel key ranged from 148% to 544% more than any competitive key tested.

Sentinel Hardware Keys are the first to incorporate public key cryptography, AES encryption and internal authentication. The result is an ultra-secure hardware token that still offers the highly flexible licensing for which the SafeNet Sentinel product line is known. From the beginning of the design phase, SafeNet worked to create a USB device that was not only technologically advanced, but also physically stronger, to minimize the risk of failure in the field. While in the field, these keys are often subjected to extreme environmental conditions and even abuse by end users. Yet they represent a critical component of the security infrastructure for thousands of companies and must be absolutely reliable.

"We are excited to be able to provide our customers with software protection tokens of superior strength. This study validates that our Sentinel Hardware Keys are the strongest available," said Ken Chow, Vice President for SafeNet's Software Protection Business Unit. "Our customers now receive an added measure of reliability, in addition to the most advanced anti-piracy technology."

An Executive Summary of the study results as well as the complete study test report are available at www.safenet-inc.com/tensile.

Sentinel Hardware Keys - SafeNet's industry-leading 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.

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.

About Trace Laboratories

Trace Laboratories East was established in 1980 and is a multifaceted test and analysis company servicing a diverse group of industries throughout the world. Multiple divisions and all encompassing credentials; including A2LA, ISO, UL, EPA, Defense, and many others, place Trace East on the forefront of the many industries they serve. For more information, visit www.tracelabs.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.

Source: Business Wire

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