CRI's patented innovations to be incorporated into CPU Tech's
tamper-resistant products including the Acalis® family of secure
processors
SAN FRANCISCO & PLEASANTON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Cryptography Research, Inc. (CRI), a division of Rambus, Inc.
(NASDAQ:RMBS), and CPU Technology, Inc. (CPU Tech) today announced they
have signed a patent license agreement regarding the use of CRI's
patented innovations in CPU Tech products. This agreement covers the use
of CRI's patented countermeasures to differential power analysis (DPA)
attacks for CPU Tech's tamper-resistant products, including the Acalis®
family of secure processors. This license also covers software developed
by CPU Tech customers when executing on licensed CPU Tech chips.
"CPU Tech is designing the Acalis family of advanced secure processors
to provide the highest levels of protection for critical systems, IP and
software," said Pat Hays, vice president of the Acalis Business Unit at
CPU Tech. "The DPA countermeasures licensed from Cryptography Research
are integral to the robust security solutions we are delivering to our
customers to protect against tampering and other malicious attacks."
"DPA countermeasures are crucial to securing electronic systems and
semiconductor products from malicious attacks," said Paul Kocher, Rambus
SVP and president of CRI. "We're proud to count CPU Tech among our
licensees, and are excited about the integration of DPA countermeasures
into their anti-tamper processor solutions."
DPA is a form of attack that involves monitoring the fluctuating
electrical power consumption of a target device and then using
statistical methods to derive cryptographic keys and other secrets.
Strong countermeasures to DPA are important for securing mobile devices,
bank cards, pay television systems, secure identity products, secure
storage media, anti-tamper products, and other electronic systems and
components. Many of the world's leading security standards require that
devices be protected against DPA and related attacks.
CRI has developed a portfolio of over 55 patents covering
countermeasures to DPA attacks, with additional patent applications
pending. For additional information on CRI or on the CRI DPA Workstation
platform visit www.cryptography.com.
About Cryptography Research, Inc.
Cryptography Research, Inc., a division of Rambus Inc., develops and
licenses innovative technologies in areas including tamper resistance,
content protection, network security, and financial services. Over five
billion semiconductor products are secured by CRI's technology made
under license annually. For additional information please visit www.cryptography.com.
About Rambus Inc.
Rambus is one of the world's premier technology licensing companies.
Founded in 1990, the Company specializes in the invention and design of
architectures focused on enriching the end-user experience of electronic
systems. Rambus' patented innovations and breakthrough technologies 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. Headquartered in Sunnyvale,
California, Rambus has regional offices in North Carolina, Ohio, India,
Germany, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. Additional information is available
at www.rambus.com.
About CPU Technology, Inc.
CPU Technology, Inc. is the leader in advanced embedded processor-based
security solutions. CPU Tech's Acalis® family of secure processors,
supporting software and design services protect software and systems
from reverse engineering, tampering threat and malicious attacks. For
additional information please visit www.cputech.com.
For Cryptography Research, Inc.
EUROPE
Andrew Lloyd &
Associates
Carol Leslie, +44 1273 675100
carol@ala.com
or
UNITED
STATES
Schwartz Communications
Samantha Sok, +1-415-817-2549
ssok@schwartzcomm.com
Source: Cryptography Research, Inc.
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