RSA BSAFE® Crypto-J 3.2 Software Doubles Speed and Performance; RSA BSAFE Cert-J 2.0 Software Offers New XML-Signing Capability
RSA® CONFERENCE, SAN FRANCISCO— RSA Security Inc. (NASDAQ: RSAS), the most trusted name in e-security™, today announced the latest versions of its RSA BSAFE® Java security solutions. Offering a comprehensive security solution for Java developers, RSA Security has enhanced its RSA BSAFE Crypto-J and RSA BSAFE Cert-J security software to help enable applications to encrypt and share information securely, verify the correspondent's authenticity, and confirm data integrity.
The new performance improvements are designed to allow developers to use the RSA BSAFE Crypto-J software's algorithms at increased levels of speed and throughput. The patented MultiPrime™ technology, incorporating technology licensed from Compaq Computer Corporation, is designed to process encryption/signing tasks, such as SSL transactions and non-repudiation operations, at more than two times faster than previous methods. Additionally, RSA BSAFE Crypto-J software supports PKCS #11, a cryptographic standard designed for communication with hardware accelerator cards and smart cards. These powerful, performance improvements are designed to provide developers with unprecedented levels of quality, speed and performance for their business applications.
RSA Security also has enhanced its RSA BSAFE Cert-J software with XML-signing capability, which is designed to give developers the ability to embed strong and reliable data security, integrity and authentication features within their applications. RSA BSAFE Cert-J software provides Java developers with trusted security components that enable their applications to function reliably in a public key infrastructure (PKI) environment. Based on open standards and rigorously tested for multi-vendor compatibility and interoperability, RSA BSAFE Cert-J software provides a powerful, one-stop security solution for companies striving to "PKI-enable" their enterprise applications.
"With the most recent performance additions to RSA BSAFE Crypto-J software, as well as the communication and authentication benefits of the RSA BSAFE Cert-J product, RSA Security has reinforced its commitment to providing reliable, time-tested security solutions for Java application developers," said Bill McQuaide, vice president of product marketing at RSA Security. "This powerful combination provides a strong security foundation for developers looking to embed open and interoperable Java cryptography and PKI-enabling solutions within their applications."
The RSA BSAFE line of security software is embedded in today's most successful Internet applications, including Web browsers, wireless devices, commerce servers, e-mail systems and virtual private network products. Built to provide implementations of standards such as SSL, SMIME, WTLS, IPSec and PKCS, RSA BSAFE products can save developers time and risk in their development schedules.
Availability and Pricing
The newest version of RSA BSAFE Crypto-J security software is available
immediately. RSA BSAFE Cert-J software will be available during Q2 2001.
For additional information, please visit www.rsasecurity.com
or call 1-800-PUBLIKEY.
About Compaq MultiPrime
Compaq Computer Corporation holds the rights to the use of MultiPrime™
technology, which RSA Security has licensed for use in its cryptographic
software developer kits. If you are interested in obtaining a MultiPrime
patent, or in using MultiPrime technology in a hardware security device,
please contact Compaq.
About RSA Security Inc.
RSA Security Inc., the most trusted name in e-security, helps organizations
build secure, trusted foundations for e-business through its RSA SecurID®
two-factor authentication, RSA BSAFE encryption and RSA Keon® digital
certificate management systems. With approximately one billion RSA BSAFE-enabled
applications in use worldwide, more than eight million RSA SecurID authentication
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 online economy.
RSA Security can be reached at www.rsasecurity.com.
RSA, BSAFE, Keon and SecurID are registered trademarks, and The Most Trusted Name in e-Security is a trademark of RSA Security Inc. MultiPrime™ is a trademark of Compaq Computer Corporation. All other products and services mentioned are trademarks of their respective companies.
This press release contains forward-looking statements relating to the anticipated release of the enhanced RSA BSAFE Cert-J software. 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 requirements, market acceptance of new technologies, failure to develop or maintain strategic partner relationships, technological changes in the computer industry 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 28, 2001.
