AUSTIN, Texas and SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Gemalto and McAfee (NYSE: MFE) announced today a new integrated solution
that enables PC and laptop users secure and convenient access to fully
encrypted disks through strong, secure, hardware-based, two factor
authentication. Both the Gemalto .NET smart card and their Smart Enterprise
Guardian (SEG) digital security device have been tested and validated for
compatibility with the McAfee(R) Endpoint Encryption solution and McAfee
Total Protection for Data. Now users of these McAfee products can leverage
Gemalto smart cards and security tokens to authenticate themselves to their
encrypted devices.
"By working with Gemalto, we are able to offer an interoperable
security solution that provides peace of mind to organizations," said Frank
Jorissen, vice president international business development with McAfee's
Data Protection Business Unit. "McAfee Endpoint Encryption, with its
industry leading encryption, coupled with Gemalto's .NET devices,
guarantees that sensitive data, whether in transition or within the
company, is secure. The integrated solution protects organizations from
data security access breaches that result in costly disclosure events, lost
revenue and damaged brands."
McAfee Endpoint Encryption (formerly SafeBoot(R) Device Encryption)
includes full disk encryption to ensure security of information stored on
desktops, laptops, tablets and other mobile devices. The encryption is
transparent to the user and performed "on the fly" so it does not affect
user productivity. Security administrators can set a system to prompt for
authentication before it even starts booting to protect against possible
attacks on the operating system, or just before it is finished booting.
Users must insert their Gemalto digital security device and enter a
passphrase or PIN before being authorized to access the system data. This
procedure provides the highest levels of security that only two-factor
authentication can provide.
In addition, management of McAfee Endpoint Encryption can be
centralized, enabling demonstration of compliance with data privacy
legislation as well as internal and external security mandates. The
integrated solution from Gemalto and McAfee makes it easy to adopt data
security measures for organizations and the end user, and reduces the
potential risk posed by employees not adhering to data security policies.
"Full disk encryption that requires authentication with an external
intelligent device before even loading the operating system is an extremely
secure solution," said Jerome Denis, Identity and Access Management
director at Gemalto. "By working with McAfee's partner program, we make it
straightforward for any individual or organization to implement the highest
levels of digital security."
Partnering Essential for Complete Encryption Solutions
Since 2006, McAfee Data Protection (formerly SafeBoot) encryption
solutions have been compatibility tested with leading smart card and token
vendors. The strong authentication capabilities provided by these partners
have been a natural complement to the strong encryption and key management
solutions provided by McAfee. These Data Protection partners will become
part of the McAfee Security Innovation Alliance as McAfee merges its
technology partnering programs.
With more than five million users, McAfee Data Protection's highly
scalable enterprise solutions are Common Criteria EAL4 and FIPS 140-1 and
140-2 certified, ensuring that they employ strong encryption and secure key
management. McAfee is the data protection and access control solution of
choice for more than 4,200 organizations in 76 countries, including banks,
insurance companies, consultancy firms, governmental bodies and health care
organizations.
About McAfee, Inc.
McAfee, Inc., headquartered in Santa Clara, California, is the world's
largest dedicated security technology company. It delivers proactive and
proven solutions and services that secure systems and networks around the
world, allowing users to browse and shop the Web securely. With its
unmatched security expertise and commitment to innovation, McAfee empowers
home users, businesses, the public sector and service providers by enabling
them to comply with regulations, protect data, prevent disruptions,
identify vulnerabilities and continuously monitor and improve their
security. http://www.mcafee.com.
About Gemalto
Gemalto (Euronext NL 0000400653 GTO) is the leader in digital security
with pro forma 2007 annual revenues of over euro 1.6 billion, more than 85
offices in 40 countries and about 10,000 employees including 1,300 R&D
engineers. In a world where the digital revolution is increasingly
transforming our lives, Gemalto's solutions are designed to make personal
digital interactions more convenient, secure and enjoyable.
Gemalto provides end-to-end digital security solutions, from the
development of software applications through design and production of
secure personal devices such as smart cards, SIMs, e-passports and tokens
to the deployment of managed services for its customers. More than a
billion people worldwide use the company's products and services for
telecommunications, financial services, e-government, identity management,
multimedia content, digital rights management, IT security, mass transit
and many other applications.
As the use of Gemalto's software and secure devices increases with the
number of people interacting in the digital and wireless world, the company
is poised to thrive over the coming years. Gemalto was formed in June 2006
by the combination of Axalto and Gemplus. For more information, please
visit http://www.gemalto.com.
McAfee and/or other noted McAfee related products contained herein are
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in the US and/or other countries. McAfee Red in connection with security is
distinctive of McAfee brand products. Any other non-McAfee related
products, registered and/or unregistered trademarks contained herein is
only by reference and are the sole property of their respective owners. (C)
2008 McAfee, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Related links:
http://www.mcafee.com
http://www.gemalto.com
CONTACT:
Deb Montner of Montner & Associates,
+1-203-226-9290, dmontner@montner.com, for Gemalto; or Erica
Coleman of McAfee, Inc., +1-408-346-5624,
erica_coleman@mcafee.com; or Ian Bain of Red Consultancy,
+1-415-618-8806, ian.bain@redconsultancy.com, for McAfee, Inc.
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