SAFENET
Qatar Central Bank
SafeNet Selected to Protect the State of Qatar’s
Financial Communications and Transactions
Background
The Qatar Central Bank is one of the most advanced central banks in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and the regulatory authority for banks, exchange houses, investment companies, and financial companies within the state of Qatar.
Business Challenge
Qatar Central Bank was looking for a solution for securing financial
transactions, communications, and digital identities. Existing MPLS
networks resulted in the lack of secure communication between QCB
and the local banks in Qatar for financial bank transfers. Additionally,
there was no way to secure and manage the identities of the system
users, in order to create reliable and secure non-repudiation
characteristics.
Qatar Central Bank was looking for a complete end-to-end solution for
their infrastructure that would secure the inter-bank network and
provide:
- Secure local money transactions between local banks
- Provide local banks with a means for trusting and securing
communications
- Offer users a single sign-on feature for local applications
- Have a reliable PKI based infrastructure for future applications
that need security, integration, and non-repudiation
SafeNet Solution
After reviewing several solutions in the market, QCB selected SafeNet.
They chose SafeNet because they could get a complete end-to-end
solution from one vendor that provided the most secure products
available and could be easily integrated into the current infrastructure.
“When looking for a solution to handling the local money transactions
of a country like Qatar, we felt we had to use the most advanced
solution. We wanted it to be easy to integrate, manage, and the most
secure. SafeNet was chosen because they were able to secure the root
key of QCB Certificate Authority and provide the local banks' operators
with a true end-to-end secure connection with two-factor
authentication. This enabled the local banks’ operators to securely
submit their customers’ transactions,” said Global Forte partner for the
QCB project.
SafeNet and its regional partner, Global Forte, deployed a complete PKI
infrastructure using Microsoft Certificate Authority, SafeNet Luna
Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), and the Time Stamping Authority.
This infrastructure enabled QCB to issue certificates to system users for
authentication, signing, and securing communications between local
banks by signing and encrypting financial transactions, payments, and
email communications. The PKI infrastructure deployed included:
- SafeNet Luna PCI HSM- the fastest, most secure HSM on the
market, used for securing the QCB’s Certificate Authority root
key.
- SafeNet Luna SP HSM- the most secure, and easiest to manage
and integrate HSM that is a web server embedded HSM that is
used along with Global Forte’s java based Time Stamping
Authority (TSA) to achieve date and time non-repudiation.
- SafeNet High Assurance 2000 with SMC- hardware based
solution for managing VPN connectivity providing secure VPN
connectivity with two-factor authentication tunnels established
between QCB and the Local Banks true end to end
communication security.
- SafeNet iKey Tokens-provide strong authentication for securely
generating user keys pairs and two-factor authentication for
VPN connectivity as well as for signing transactions and
exchanged data.
- SafeNet Axis- used for establishing single sign-on capabilities.
Conclusion
Shortly after deploying the SafeNet PKI Infrastructure, Global Forte realized
immediate results including:
- A secure communication line between QCB and the local banks in
Qatar
- The successful deployment of a Microsoft Certificate Authority to
secure and validate system users and digital identities.
- A trusted means for the banks to time-stamp financial and payment
transactions.
- A complete set of integrated solutions providing application
integration.
- The convenience of a single sign-on option that allows the users to logon
into any application they specify automatically.
- The ability to launch a new service for local inter-bank transactions
that was more cost effective compared to other alternatives, and
provided for secure communications between banks.
In addition to the successful installation and deployment of the entire PKI
infrastructure solution, the Qatar Central back was more than pleased with
the integration of Global Forte’s TSA with the Luna SP. They are now able to
digitally sign any type of transaction in an impressive amount of time, and do
it securely.
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SafeNet Full Disk Encryption Solution Earns Common Criteria Stamp
ProtectDrive at Market Advantage via Low Cost of Ownership, Highest Security Standards
BALTIMORE, Maryland – September 22, 2008 - SafeNet, Inc., a global leader in information security, announced today that its full disk encryption solution, ProtectDrive, received Common Criteria Evaluation Assurance Level 4 (EAL4) certification, a security standard recognized by government agencies and industries around the world.
"The certification of ProtectDrive to EAL4 standard further demonstrates SafeNet's commitment to supporting our customers around the world with the best solutions for securing sensitive data," said Derek Tumulak, vice president, product management, SafeNet.
ProtectDrive is the only full-disk encryption solution that is part of a comprehensive enterprise data protection suite that protects not only endpoint devices, but data throughout the Enterprise. ProtectDrive encrypts the entire hard drive of laptops, workstations, and servers, as well as removable media, such as USB flash drives, in order to protect data in cases of theft or loss of hardware. Other solutions in the suite protect fileservers, databases, applications and networks.
This is the first solution of its kind that can be deployed and managed directly using Microsoft Active Directory or ADAM, providing high levels of assurance, reduced management complexities, and significant cost savings. ProtectDrive is one of only two solutions in the industry that also meets the stringent FIPS 140-2 Level 2 security validation.
To earn Common Criteria EAL4 certification, ProtectDrive's architecture and security specifications have gone through a rigorous testing and evaluation process by an independent laboratory. An independent analysis also included a methodical review of the physical security, engineering and quality processes at SafeNet's ProtectDrive development center in Maryland. In providing a broad range of evaluation criteria for many types of commercial and government-grade IT security products, EAL4 is the highest level commonly recognized in more than 20 countries worldwide.
SafeNet and its partners have delivered hundreds of thousands ProtectDrive licenses to various government agencies and enterprises globally. It is the only product on the Australian government Evaluated Product List that provides data protection on laptops and PCs, encryption of internal and external storage devices, pre-boot authentication controls and access controls over I/O devices.
Sensitive information stored on devices such as laptops and flash drives is often unaccounted for and unprotected, and can be devastating if lost or stolen. Any organization that handles sensitive data must consider the ramifications if data is lost or stolen, including lawsuits, negative publicity, lost revenue, and damage to reputation. In some cases, it may be a matter of national security, with lives at risk.
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SafeNet Revolutionizing PIN Issuance with Web-Based Security for Egg PLC
Companies to Present Strategy for Reducing PIN Fraud, Increasing Profits, Improving Customer Experience, Bettering the Environment
BALTIMORE, Maryland (Vienna, Austria) - September 15, 2008 - According to a recent American Banker study, 42 percent of big banks expect personal identification numbers (PIN) debit fraud to increase this year, while credit unions and community banks expect incidents of fraud to remain high.
Yet every day, banks and retailers continue to mail millions of letters containing PINs to customers. Sending PINs through traditional mail delivery is costly, time consuming, detrimental to the environment, and unsafe.
SafeNet Inc., a global leader in information security, and Egg PLC, the world's largest online bank, will present “Securing PIN Issuance in Financial Service Institutions” on Tuesday, September 16, at Sibos 2008, the world's premier financial services event, in Vienna, Austria
Through a comprehensive discussion, case studies, and customer testimony, Rene Bastien, director of product management-payments at SafeNet, and Paul Hampton , lead security architect at Egg will present the cost-benefit model between deploying a robust, Web-based PIN issuance system versus traditional paper PIN mailers.
They will discuss solutions for simplifying PIN management for cardholders and card issuers that will enhance risk management, increase security, and improve cardholder relations. Mr. Bastien and Mr. Hampton will also introduce an industry innovation that reduces operational costs and increases profits for banks, credit card companies, and retail card issuers—while also reducing the environmental impact.
What: "Securing PIN Issuance in Financial Service Institutions" presentation
Where: Sibos 2008, Open Theatre B
When: Tuesday, September 16, 14:45 p.m. (local time in Vienna)
Who: Paul Hampton, lead security architect, Egg PLC
Rene Bastien, director of product management-payments, SafeNet, Inc.
For more information about this presentation, visit SafeNet's booth # A209 at Sibos. For more information about SafeNet visit www.safenet-inc.com/financial
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SafeNet ViewPIN+ Wins Network Products Guide Reader Trust Award for Best Security Solution in Finance
SafeNet ViewPIN+ Selected a 2008 Best Products and Services Winner In Finance
BALTIMORE, Maryland – September 3, 2008 - SafeNet, Inc., a global leader in information security, announced today that Network Products Guide, a world leading Silicon Valley Communications publication on technologies and solutions has named ViewPIN+, a winner of the 2008 Best Products and Services Award. This respected annual award honors products and services that represent the rapidly changing needs and interests of the end-users of technology worldwide. As part of the tech-industry's leading global awards program, this year's Best Products and Services were nominated from all over the world.
Personal Identification Numbers (PINs) are increasingly used to authenticate customers and authorize credit card transactions such ATM withdrawals or retail purchases. Banks and retailers mail millions of letters every day to their customers issuing PINs. In addition, every time a customer forgets a PIN, another letter is mailed. Sending PINs through traditional mail delivery is costly, time consuming and highly insecure.
ViewPIN+ revolutionizes the PIN issuance process by providing card customers with a secure, fully automated, and easy way to quickly retrieve their PIN over the web. This revolutionary solution saves millions of dollars each year, is safe, fast, and environmentally responsible. The level of security provided by ViewPIN+ far surpasses that of paper based PIN mailers, thereby reducing fraud and identity theft.
"Increased end-user awareness and ongoing advances in technology are helping shape better products and services," says Rake Narang, editor-in-chief, Network Products Guide. "SafeNet ViewPIN+ is bringing substantial security and economic improvements to the PIN issuance process for banks and card issuers."
In addition, ViewPIN+ introduces a new competitive advantage by offering the enhanced customer experience of instantly issuing a new PIN over a secure easy-to-use web-session. With ViewPIN+ card issuers eliminate any delay between the time an account holder requests a new PIN and the time they receive the PIN, thereby minimizing the opportunity for a customer to use a competitor's card during the waiting process.
"These awards go to the best technology products every year and we are honored that ViewPIN+ has gained the Network Products Guide Reader Trust," Rene Bastien, payments product manager, SafeNet. "SafeNet is committed to meeting our customer needs by providing them with the best products and services."
About Network Products Guide Awards
Network Products Guide, published from the heart of Silicon Valley, is a leading provider of products, technologies and vendor related research and analysis. You will discover a wealth of information and tools in this guide including the best products and services, roadmaps, industry directions, technology advancements and independent product evaluations that facilitate in making the most pertinent technology decisions impacting business and personal goals. The guide follows conscientious research methodologies developed and enhanced by industry experts. To learn more, visit www.networkproductsguide.com.
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CCTV Selects SafeNet to Secure Online Broadcast of the 2008 Summer Olympics
Complete DRM Solution Protects Against Copyright Infringement, Extending OMA 2 DRM into Online Video
BALTIMORE, Maryland – August 6, 2008 - SafeNet, Inc. a global leader in information security, today announced that CCTV, the national television network of the People's Republic of China, has selected SafeNet’s Digital Rights Management (DRM) solution to provide copyright protection for live and on-demand online video footage of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games.
CCTV.com has been recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as the only official internet/mobile broadcaster of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games, and therefore owns exclusive rights to the broadcast of all audio and video content via online and mobile distribution channels across Mainland China and Macau. CCTV has committed to protect the intellectual property of the IOC against piracy. They are following the China Broadcasting Copyright Protection standard.
"CCTV.com is pleased to partner with SafeNet since June, to undergo a DRM trial evaluation for our 2008 European Soccer Game broadcasting. SafeNet successfully met all security requirements and was therefore selected to protect the Beijing Olympic Games online broadcasting against copyright infringement," said Wang Wenbin, CEO, CCTV.com. "The copyright of the Olympic Games is too important to us as it affects the economic interest to the International Olympic Committee, the authorized broadcasting operators and the branding of the Olympic Games. We strongly believe that SafeNet's DRM solution is reliable and could securely protect the intellectual property for the new media video and voice broadcasting."
SafeNet’s complete portfolio of standards-based client and server-side DRM security solutions will enable CCTV.com to protect its exclusive copyright of digital Olympic Games footage by protecting the audio and video content from being recorded & replayed via unofficial distributions channels. Furthermore, by adopting an open standards-based DRM solution, CCTV.com is able to guarantee both the stability and security of its online video transmission.
"As the technical consultant for CCTV’s solution, Intel recommended SafeNet’s industry-leading DRM solution because of its more than 25 years of experience in protecting intellectual property and the company’s demonstrated commitment to the development of complete, future-proof online and mobile DRM security solutions," said Senior Manager of Software Solution Standards, Corporate Technology, Intel. "SafeNet’s end-to-end DRM Security Solution will operate transparently to the end-user while protecting CCTV’s exclusive copyright of the digital Olympic Games by ensuring that content is not copied and replayed via unofficial online portals and distribution channels."
On July 25, 2008 senior executives from CCTV, CCTV.com, Intel and SafeNet participated in a press conference in Beijing to officially announce the partnership and highlight the importance of protecting the intellectual property of the Olympic Games online broadcasting. Video footage from the press conference is available upon request.
"SafeNet has demonstrated its commitment to the development and promotion of open standards-based digital content protection and management technologies through our active participation in organizations such as the Open Mobile Alliance (OMA) and the company’s ongoing investment in expanding its portfolio of client and server-side DRM solutions, both organically and through acquisitions of companies including, DMDSecure, MediaSentry, and most recently Beep Science," said Simon Blake-Wilson, managing director, embedded security solutions, SafeNet. "SafeNet is thrilled to provide CCTV with a complete DRM solution that not only protects their copyright of the Olympic Games, but also demonstrates the capability of our solution to extend OMA 2 DRM from mobile content into online video."
For more information about SafeNet’s complete portfolio of open standards-based DRM security solutions, visit us on the web at www.safenet-inc.com/DRM, or to request a meeting with a DRM security specialist please email us at DRM@safenet-inc.com
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