SecureData, a member of the JSE-listed ERP.com Group and the distributor for RSA Security products in Sub-Saharan Africa, today announced that the latter's RSA BSAFE Crypto-C Micro Edition 1.9 encryption software has received Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) 140-2 validation with certificate 508.
This validation, which encompasses 12 different platforms, signifies that RSA BSAFE Crypto-C Micro Edition conforms to the FIPS 140-2 Level 1 security requirements for cryptographic modules, which is required before any cryptographic product can be used by US federal departments or agencies.
This broad platform availability helps ensure the widest range of government applications will be able to benefit from the time and cost savings associated with a FIPS 140-2 validated module.
"RSA BSAFE Crypto-C Micro Edition software is designed to provide high performance, interoperable security software that meets the evolving security needs of the US Federal government," commented Rick Welch, vice-president, Developer Solutions and Professional Services, at RSA Security.
"RSA Security's broad platform support and continuous updates to our cryptography products, particularly in terms of leveraging the evolving FIPS standard, helps enable our customers to deliver compliant products to market more quickly than would be possible with open source and other competing offerings."
RSA BSAFE Micro Edition software is designed to offer developers the ability to rapidly add cryptographic security to wireless or embedded solutions while maximising an organisation's security investment by ensuring interoperability with the existing wired infrastructure. The smaller code size of RSA BSAFE Crypto-C ME makes it suitable for a wide range of software and embedded hardware applications in military and civilian environments. Unlike open source alternatives, RSA BSAFE Crypto-C ME is supported by a wide range of customisation and other professional support services, as well as frequent updates to ensure compatibility and compliance. RSA BSAFE technology has been used by more than 1 000 organisations to reduce risk by helping to ensure their sensitive customer and partner information remains private and their critical business transactions remain trusted and secure.
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, e-mail systems and VPNs. RSA BSAFE encryption software can save organisations time and risk in their development schedules and deliver high-performance security and cutting-edge cryptographic enhancements.
For further information, please contact Andrew Ochse at telephone (011) 257 8600; fax (011) 257 8699; e-mail andrewo@securedata.co.za.
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With more than 13 000 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 www.rsasecurity.com.
SecureData
SecureData, an ERP.com company, is Africa's premier IT security solution provider. SecureData's solutions incorporate anti-virus and content security, network security, intrusion prevention software and network asset management. SecureData's comprehensive "Managed Security Services" include design, audit, implementation, vulnerability assessment, outsourcing and hosting.
SecureData distributes, sells and supports category-leading IT security products to the public, corporate and SME sectors throughout Africa as well as products and services to the SOHO and consumer markets through partnerships with ISPs. As well as being the sole distributor in Sub-Saharan Africa for Trend Micro, SecureData is the southern African distributor for US-based BorderWare, SA-based Cell-ID, UK-based Centennial and US-based Network Privacy. For more information, visit SecureData at www.securedata.co.za.
ERP.com
ERP.com is a JSE-listed company focused on the implementation, integration and management of enterprise applications in an e-business environment. For more information, visit ERP.com at www.erpcom.co.za.
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