CRI's patented innovations to be incorporated into Discretix security
platforms for IC vendors
SAN FRANCISCO & SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Cryptography Research, Inc. (CRI), a division of Rambus
(NASDAQ:RMBS), and Discretix today announced they have entered into an
agreement enabling Discretix to develop products incorporating
Differential Power Analysis (DPA) countermeasures for use by licensees
of CRI's DPA patents. Discretix is a provider of field-proven
content protection and embedded security solutions for mobile
applications.
"Discretix CryptoCell with DPA countermeasures is a certification-ready
semiconductor IP platform for the Secure Element market. Including DPA
countermeasures into this product and other enhanced Discretix offerings
will help our customers achieve the required certifications at minimal
cost and effort," said Asaf Shen, VP marketing, IP products of Discretix.
"As the world's most widely deployed embedded security technology for
connected devices, CryptoCell offers an outstanding level of security
with a flexible architecture designed to support emerging security
standards for the commerce and content markets," said Shen. "The
CryptoCell platform, combining hardware and software, includes all the
security features and modules required for embedded security subsystems
in semiconductor ICs."
"DPA countermeasures are an important component in many high security
applications," said Carole Coplan, VP of business development, tamper
resistance solutions at Cryptography Research. "As a recognized leader
in the embedded security market, we welcome Discretix as a member of our
ecosystem. Discretix's advanced security technologies and deployment
expertise will benefit our DPA patent licensees."
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 secret
information from that device. Strong DPA countermeasures 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 US and international patents
covering countermeasures to DPA attacks, with additional patent
applications pending worldwide. For additional information on CRI and
DPA countermeasures visit www.cryptography.com.
About Cryptography Research, Inc.
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 six 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.
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 Discretix
Discretix's security solutions are deployed in a wide range of consumer
electronics devices enabling services and applications, while protecting
the device and its contents. Discretix's products include embedded
security co-processors and a broad range of security applications. The
solutions are tightly integrated into the device, enhancing security
without compromising the user experience. Discretix, a privately-owned
company, serves the needs of some of the world's best-known
semiconductor and device manufacturers and has been consistently ranked
among the leaders of the embedded security market. For more information,
please visit www.discretix.com.
CRI
EUROPE
Andrew Lloyd & Associates
Carol
Leslie, +44 1273 675100
carol@ala.com
or
UNITED
STATES
Schwartz Communications
Dan O'Mahony, 415-512-0770
cri@schwartzmsl.com
or
DISCRETIX
PRESS CONTACT:
Edo Ganot, +972 (73) 255 8800
marketing-dx@discretix.com
Source: Rambus Inc.
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