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RSA Security Encryption Software Receives FIPS Validation RSA BSAFE(R) Crypto-C Micro Edition Encryption Software Helps Organizations And Government Agencies Improve Security, Enhance Revenue and Reduce Costs BEDFORD, Mass., Feb. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- RSA Security Inc. , the most trusted name in e-security(R), today announced that RSA BSAFE(R) Crypto-C Micro Edition 1.7.2 encryption software has received Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) 140-2 Level 1 validation. RSA BSAFE Crypto-C Micro Edition software provides developers with a high-quality, fully supported solution that includes extensive sample code, in-depth documentation and technical support to promote fast development without having to become a cryptographic expert. As a result, RSA Security's solution not only helps large organizations and government agencies meet security requirements, but also helps other technology and service vendors deliver solutions that meet stringent government security requirements in less time and at a lower cost. "Enterprises are taking more steps to protect crucial data being accessed by mobile workers and comply with government regulations like HIPAA and Sarbanes-Oxley," said Jim Sheward, CEO at Fiberlink Communications, a leading provider of secure remote access solutions. "With FIPS validation, RSA BSAFE Micro Edition software helps ensure that Fiberlink's intelligent access manager, Extend360, incorporates the most advanced security capabilities available on the market. It also enables us to reduce development time and costs to deliver Extend360 to our customers with confidence." RSA BSAFE Micro Edition software is designed to offer developers the ability to rapidly add cryptographic security to wireless or embedded solutions and maximize an organization's security investment by ensuring interoperability with the existing wired infrastructure. This validation signifies that RSA BSAFE Crypto-C Micro Edition conforms to the FIPS 140-2 Level 1 security requirements forcryptographic modules. FIPS 140 validation through the FIPS 140-2 Cryptographic Module Validation Program is required before any cryptographic product can be used by U.S. federal departments or agencies. With the FIPS 140 validation, RSA BSAFE Crypto-C Micro Edition software licensees may use its FIPS-approved standard public-key encryption algorithms, symmetric encryption algorithms, message digest algorithms and other important security components and claim use of FIPS 140-2 validated cryptography in their own products. The RSA BSAFE software validation removes many procurement and technology deployment barriers for third parties developing and selling secure software applications to U.S. and Canadian government agencies. As a result, solution providers that use FIPS-validated RSA BSAFE software may significantly reduce the time and expenses associated with submitting their algorithms for FIPS validation. "RSA BSAFE Crypto-C Micro Edition software is designed to provide all organizations and government agencies with unmatched levels of quality and performance for their business applications," said Rick Welch, vice president of developer solutions and professional services at RSA Security. "This validation demonstrates RSA Security's commitment to provide advanced security technology to address our customers' requirements for improved security, enhanced revenue and reduced costs." The RSA BSAFE developer solutions are among the most widely used e-security tools in the world, helping companies to quickly and cost-effectively build state-of-the-art encryption and digital signing technology into many business applications -- including web browsers, wireless devices, commerce servers, email systems and VPNs. RSA BSAFE encryption software can save organizations time and risk in their development schedules, and deliver high-performance security and cutting-edge cryptographic enhancements. Availability RSA BSAFE Crypto-C ME 1.7.2 software is available immediately on Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 32-bit operating system platforms, and will be available on a wide range of platforms in the future, including Solaris, Linux and PocketPC in 2004. Additional platforms are available through professional service engagements upon customer request.For more information about RSA BSAFE software, please visit http://www.rsasecurity.com/products/bsafe/cryptoc-micro.html or call 866-432-7233. About RSA Security Inc. With more than 14,000 customers around the globe, RSA Security provides interoperable solutions for establishing online identities, access rights and privileges for people, applications and devices. Built to work seamlessly and transparently in complex environments, the company's comprehensive portfolio of identity and access management solutions -- including authentication, Web access management and developer solutions -- is designed to allow customers to confidently exploit new technologies for competitive advantage. RSA Security's strong reputation is built on its history of ingenuity and leadership, proven technologies and long-standing relationships with more than 1,000 technology partners. For more information, please visit http://www.rsasecurity.com/. NOTE: RSA, BSAFE and The Most Trusted Name in e-Security are either registered trademarks or trademarks of RSA Security Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. All other products and services mentioned are trademarks of their respective companies. DATASOURCE: RSA Security Inc. CONTACT: Tim Powers of RSA Security Inc., +1-781-515-6212, or ; or Roger Fortier of McGrath/Power Public Relations, +1-408-727-0351, or , for RSA Security Inc. Web site: http://www.rsasecurity.com/

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