RSA BSAFE(R) Crypto-C Helps Eliminate Tampering of Confidential Data
Delivered by Wireless Laptop and Palmtop Modems
BEDFORD, Mass., Aug. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuing to expand its presence
in the wireless market, RSA Security Inc. (Nasdaq: RSAS) today announced that
Novatel Wireless, Inc., a leading provider of wireless Internet solutions, has
licensed RSA BSAFE(R) Crypto-C software for incorporation into its wireless
portfolio. Novatel Wireless serves the enterprise and consumer markets with
secure wireless modems for laptops and palmtops by incorporating RSA Security
technology into its wireless modem line of products.
A pioneer in the Cellular Digital Packet Data (CDPD) arena, Novatel
Wireless relies on RSA Security technology to encrypt all CDPD transmitted
data sent over a wireless network. The CDPD specification supports wireless
access to the Internet and incorporates RSA BSAFE Crypto-C software to offer
its mobile users the confidence they need to transmit data securely over the
Internet.
"Customers using our wireless palmtop and laptop modems must feel
confident that the data they are transmitting remains confidential," said
Ambrose Tam, president and chief technology officer of Novatel Wireless.
"With the incorporation of RSA BSAFE Crypto-C software into our wireless
product line, our customers can feel secure that the best available
cryptographic products are helping to keep their data safe from tampering or
interception as it travels over the wireless Internet."
"Because of innovative technology and companies like Novatel Wireless, the
wireless industry is positioned for continued rapid growth," said Scott
Schnell, senior vice president of marketing at RSA Security. "We are excited
to be part of this revolution, and look forward to supporting additional
companies in the wireless arena."
The RSA BSAFE(R) line of security software is embedded in today's most
successful Internet applications, including Web browsers, wireless devices,
commerce servers, email systems and virtual private network products. Built
to provide implementations of standards like SSL, SMIME, WTLS, IPSec and PKCS,
RSA BSAFE products can save developers time and risk in their development
schedules.
About Novatel Wireless, Inc.
Novatel Wireless, Inc. is a leader in wireless Internet solutions,
headquartered in San Diego, California. The company develops wireless data
modems and software for use with portable computers and for integration into a
wide variety of vertical applications. Our products enable businesses and
consumers to access personal, corporate and public information through email,
corporate LANs and the Internet. We also offer provisioning, activation and
systems integration services to our customers. Novatel Wireless' product
portfolio includes the Minstrel(R) family of Wireless Palmtop Modems,
Merlin(TM) Wireless PC Cards, Sage(R) Wireless Serial Modems, Lancer 3W(TM)
Wireless 3 Watt Modems and Expedite(TM) family of Wireless Embedded Modules.
For more information please visit the Novatel Wireless web site:
http://www.novatelwireless.com or call 888-888-9231.
About RSA Security Inc.
RSA Security Inc., The Most Trusted Name in e-Security(TM), helps
organizations build secure, trusted foundations for e-business through its RSA
SecurID(R) two-factor authentication, RSA BSAFE(R) encryption and RSA Keon(R)
digital certificate management systems. With more than a half billion RSA
BSAFE-enabled applications in use worldwide, more than seven million RSA
SecurID users and almost 20 years of industry experience, RSA Security has the
proven leadership and innovative technology to address the changing security
needs of e-business and bring trust to the new, online economy. RSA Security
can be reached at http://www.rsasecurity.com.
BSAFE, Keon and SecurID are registered trademarks, and RSA and The Most
Trusted Name in e-Security are trademarks of RSA Security Inc. All other
products and services mentioned are trademarks of their respective companies.
This press release contains forward-looking statements relating to the
growth of the wireless industry. Such statements involve a number of risks
and uncertainties. Among the important factors that could cause actual
results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking
statements are delays in product development, technical difficulties, software
bugs and errors, competitive pressures, changes in customer and market
requirements and standards, market acceptance of new technologies,
technological changes in the computer industry, general economic conditions
and the risk factors detailed from time to time in RSA Security's periodic
reports and registration statements filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, including without limitation RSA Security's Annual Report on Form
10-K filed on March 15, 2000 and its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on
August 14, 2000.
SOURCE RSA Security Inc.
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CONTACT:
Patrick Corman of Corman Communications,
650-326-9648, patrick@cormancom.com, for RSA Security Inc.; or
Richard Mack of RSA Security Inc., 781-301-5344,
rhmack@rsasecurity.com
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