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Source: Cryptography Research, Inc.
Cryptography Research to Provide Patented Security Technology to Raytheon
Wednesday February 9, 9:03 am ET
Defense and Aerospace Systems Supplier Licenses CRI's Differential Power
Analysis Countermeasures
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Cryptography Research, Inc., a
worldwide leader in security systems, today announced that it has licensed
its Differential Power Analysis (DPA) countermeasure technologies to
Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN - News). In addition, Raytheon also purchased a
tool suite and training for its personnel to establish an internal group
focused on DPA countermeasures.
"DPA can be used to break implementations of almost any symmetric or
asymmetric cryptography algorithm, including proprietary and heavily
modified industry standard algorithms. The widespread use of strong
cryptography in both software and hardware has given DPA attacks and
countermeasures an increased importance," said Paul Kocher, president and
chief scientist of CRI.
"We are pleased to be working with Raytheon Company, and that they selected
CRI for its leading-edge countermeasure technologies," said Kit Rodgers,
vice president of licensing.
About Cryptography Research, Inc.
Cryptography Research, Inc. provides technology to solve complex security
problems. In addition to security evaluation and applied engineering work,
CRI is actively involved in long-term research in areas including tamper
resistance, content protection, network security and financial services.
The company has a broad portfolio of patents covering countermeasures to
differential power analysis and other vulnerabilities, and is committed to
helping companies produce secure smart cards and other tamper resistant
devices.
Security systems designed by Cryptography Research engineers annually
protect more than $100 billion of commerce for wireless,
telecommunications, financial, digital television and Internet industries.
For additional information or to arrange a consultation with a member of
the technical staff, please contact Jen Craft at 415-397-0123, ext. 329 or
visit www.cryptography.com.
About Raytheon Company
Raytheon Company, with 2003 sales of $18.1 billion, is an industry leader
in defense and government electronics, space, information technology,
technical services, and business and special mission aircraft. With
headquarters in Waltham, Mass., Raytheon employs 78,000 people worldwide.
Source: Cryptography Research, Inc.
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