Agreement covers Differential Power Analysis countermeasures
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Cryptography Research, Inc. (CRI), a division of Rambus Inc.
(NASDAQ:RMBS), today announced it has signed a license agreement with a
major smartphone and tablet manufacturer for the use of CRI's
Differential Power Analysis (DPA) countermeasures patents. Under the
agreement, ongoing royalties will be paid for the use of CRI's patented
innovations. Specific terms of the agreement and disclosure of the
manufacturer are confidential.
"Consumers increasingly rely on their smartphones and tablets to perform
financial transactions, store personal data and access premium content,"
said Paul Kocher, president and chief scientist of Cryptography
Research. "Our DPA countermeasures technology is a key part of securing
mobile devices to safeguard the data of consumers and content providers
worldwide."
Differential Power Analysis (DPA) is a form of attack that involves
monitoring variations in electrical power consumption of a target device
and then uses advanced statistical methods to derive cryptographic keys
or other secrets. Strong countermeasures to DPA are important for
securing mobile devices, bank cards, pay television systems, secure
identity products, secure storage media, and other electronic systems
and components. Many of the world's leading security standards include
requirements that devices be protected against DPA and related attacks.
Cryptography Research has developed a portfolio of more than 55 patents
covering countermeasures to DPA attacks, with additional patent
applications pending worldwide.
About Cryptography Research
Cryptography Research, Inc. (CRI), a division of Rambus Inc., is a
leader in semiconductor security research and development. Established
by internationally renowned cryptographer Paul Kocher, CRI develops and
licenses innovative technologies in areas including tamper resistance,
content protection, anti-counterfeiting, network security, and financial
services. Over five billion security products are made each year under
license from CRI. Security systems designed by CRI scientists and
engineers protect hundreds of billions of dollars in commerce annually.
Additional information is available at www.cryptography.com.
About Rambus Inc.
Rambus is one of the world's premier technology licensing companies. As
a company of inventors, Rambus focuses on the development of
technologies that enrich the end-user experience of electronic systems.
Its breakthrough innovations and solutions in semiconductors, lighting
and display, and security help industry-leading companies bring superior
products to market. Rambus licenses both its world-class patent
portfolio, as well as its family of leadership and industry-standard
solutions. Founded in 1990, Rambus has offices in California, North
Carolina, Ohio, India, Germany, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. Additional
information is available at www.rambus.com.
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Source: Cryptography Research, Inc.
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