This is great -- they've put TWO insecure crypto algorithms on one PCMCIA card! Mykotronx leads the industry, as usual! John :-) Rainbow subsidiary Mykotronx and Western Datacom announce joint development of industry's first dual-mode cryptographic modem -- FORDESZA Business Wire - June 17, 1997 09:03 MYKOTRONX WESTERN-DATACOM RNBO %CALIFORNIA %DISTRICT %OF %COLUMBIA %INTERACTIVE %MULTIMEDIA %INTERNET %COMED %COMPUTERS %ELECTRONICS %PRODUCT %TRADESHOW V%BW P%BW TORRANCE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 17, 1997--Mykotronx Inc., a subsidiary of Rainbow Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:RNBO), and Western Datacom have announced joint development of FORDESZA, a Type II PCMCIA PC modem card that provides both DES and FORTEZZA-based encryption and decryption in a single unit. FORDESZA, the first dual-mode cryptographic device designed for the commercial marketplace, integrates a FORTEZZA cryptographic chip manufactured by Mykotronx with 56-bit DES encryption. ``Mykotronx' collaboration with Western Datacom further demonstrates the company's commitment to providing the highest-quality cryptographic solutions for secure data communications,'' said John Droge, vice president of product development for Mykotronx. ``The first of its kind, FORDESZA is a state-of-the-art modem design that delivers both high connection speed and quality cryptographic protection.'' ``Western Datacom is pleased to be working with Mykotronx on the development of FORDESZA,'' said Phil Ardire, president of Western Datacom. ``Western Datacom and Mykotronx have combined their respective expertise to create a breakthrough cryptographic security product to support users' need for secure communication.'' Functioning as a V.34 bis 33,600 bps modem, FORDESZA operates as a FORTEZZA Crypto Card, a FORTEZZA encryptor/decryptor with a V.34 bis modem and as a DES encryptor/decryptor with a V.34 bis modem. FORDESZA will incorporate all security features previously developed for FORTEZZA, including personal identification numbers (PINs) for user authentication; the digital signature standard (DSS) for originator authentication; the key exchange algorithm (KEA) for Diffie-Hellman variant public key exchange; FORTEZZA and DES encryption; and the secure hash algorithm (SHA) for data integrity. FORDESZA accomplishes key management via both a certification authority workstation (CAW) and a FIPS 171-compliant software system. The CAW operates FORTEZZA card initialization software to program the modem with the user's distinguished name (DN) and public key information stored in X.509 certificates. A distributed database, called the directory system agent (DSA), handles the storage and distribution of these keys. For DES key management, the FIPS 171 software, which is compatible with existing Western Datacom DES-based products, accommodates private key changes and management of DES encryptors. FORTEZZA encryption has been accepted by the Department of Commerce's key recovery program. Encryption keys can now be kept by an approved third party, with copies available to law-enforcement agencies only under a court order. For more information about FORDESZA, contact Mykotronx at 310/533-8100 (fax 310/533-0527) or Western Datacom at 216/835-1510 (e-mail: wdc@western-data.com). With headquarters in Torrance, Mykotronx is a world leader in providing high-grade encryption and decryption equipment essential for use in space and other sensitive digital communication environments. Founded in 1979, and acquired by Rainbow Technologies in 1995, Mykotronx has more National Security Agency approved products than any other corporation. Demonstrating the company's commitment to quality, Mykotronx designs and manufactures products that meet the requirements of MIL-Q-9858 A (``Quality Program Requirements'') and MIL-I-45208 (``Inspection System Requirements''). Rainbow Technologies, with 1996 revenues in excess of $81 million, is a leading supplier of software-protection, license-management and Internet-security products worldwide. Rainbow has offices in the United States, France, Germany, Russia and the United Kingdom, and is ISO-9002 certified. CONTACT: Rainbow Technologies Inc. Ann Jones, 714/450-7350 ajones@rnbo.com or Bock Communications Inc. Valerie Christopherson/Brian Bardwell, 714/374-3530 vchristopherson@msn.com REPEATS: New York 212-752-9600 or 800-221-2462; Boston 617-236-4266 or 800-225-2030; SF 415-986-4422 or 800-227-0845; LA 310-820-9473 All content is compiled from a variety of sources by News Alert and provided as a service of PC Quote. See important copyright information. Refresh your screen often for the latest information. © 1997 News Alert Inc.