Gemalto and McAfee, Inc. Introduce Simple Two-Factor Authentication for Full Disk Encryption

Gemalto and McAfee (NYSE:MFE) announced today a new integrated solution

that enables PC and laptop users secure and convenient access to fully

encrypted disks through strong, secure, hardware-based, two factor

authentication. Both the Gemalto .NET smart card and their Smart

Enterprise Guardian (SEG) digital security device have been tested and

validated for compatibility with the McAfee® Endpoint Encryption solution and McAfee Total Protection for Data. Now

users of these McAfee products can leverage Gemalto smart cards and

security tokens to authenticate themselves to their encrypted devices.
"By working with Gemalto, we are able to offer

an interoperable security solution that provides peace of mind to

organizations," said Frank Jorissen, vice

president international business development with McAfee´s

Data Protection Business Unit. "McAfee

Endpoint Encryption, with its industry leading encryption, coupled with

Gemalto´s .NET devices, guarantees that

sensitive data, whether in transition or within the company, is secure.

The integrated solution protects organizations from data security access

breaches that result in costly disclosure events, lost revenue and

damaged brands."
McAfee Endpoint Encryption (formerly SafeBoot® Device Encryption) includes full disk encryption to ensure security of

information stored on desktops, laptops, tablets and other mobile

devices. The encryption is transparent to the user and performed "on

the fly" so it does not affect user

productivity. Security administrators can set a system to prompt for

authentication before it even starts booting to protect against possible

attacks on the operating system, or just before it is finished booting.

Users must insert their Gemalto digital security device and enter a

passphrase or PIN before being authorized to access the system data.

This procedure provides the highest levels of security that only

two-factor authentication can provide.
In addition, management of McAfee Endpoint Encryption can be

centralized, enabling demonstration of compliance with data privacy

legislation as well as internal and external security mandates. The

integrated solution from Gemalto and McAfee makes it easy to adopt data

security measures for organizations and the end user, and reduces the

potential risk posed by employees not adhering to data security policies.
"Full disk encryption that requires

authentication with an external intelligent device before even loading

the operating system is an extremely secure solution," said Jerome Denis, Identity and Access Management director at Gemalto. "By

working with McAfee´s partner program, we

make it straightforward for any individual or organization to implement

the highest levels of digital security."
Partnering Essential for Complete Encryption Solutions
Since 2006, McAfee Data Protection (formerly SafeBoot) encryption

solutions have been compatibility tested with leading smart card and

token vendors. The strong authentication capabilities provided by these

partners have been a natural complement to the strong encryption and key

management solutions provided by McAfee. These Data Protection partners

will become part of the McAfee Security Innovation Alliance as McAfee

merges its technology partnering programs.
With more than five million users, McAfee Data Protection´s

highly scalable enterprise solutions are Common Criteria EAL4 and FIPS

140-1 and 140-2 certified, ensuring that they employ strong encryption

and secure key management. McAfee is the data protection and access

control solution of choice for more than 4,200 organizations in 76

countries, including banks, insurance companies, consultancy firms

governmental bodies and health care organizations.
About McAfee, Inc.
McAfee, Inc., headquartered in Santa Clara, California, is the world´s

largest dedicated security technology company. It delivers proactive and

proven solutions and services that secure systems and networks around

the world, allowing users to browse and shop the Web securely. With its

unmatched security expertise and commitment to innovation, McAfee

empowers home users, businesses, the public sector and service providers

by enabling them to comply with regulations, protect data, prevent

disruptions, identify vulnerabilities and continuously monitor and

improve their security. http://www.mcafee.com.
About Gemalto
Gemalto (Euronext NL 0000400653 GTO) is the leader in digital security

with pro forma 2007 annual revenues of over ?1.6

billion, more than 85 offices in 40 countries and about 10,000 employees

including 1,300 R&D engineers. In a world where the digital revolution

is increasingly transforming our lives, Gemalto´s

solutions are designed to make personal digital interactions more

convenient, secure and enjoyable.
Gemalto provides end-to-end digital security solutions, from the

development of software applications through design and production of

secure personal devices such as smart cards, SIMs, e-passports and

tokens to the deployment of managed services for its customers. More

than a billion people worldwide use the company´s products and services

for telecommunications, financial services, e-government, identity

management, multimedia content, digital rights management, IT security

mass transit and many other applications.
As the use of Gemalto´s software and secure

devices increases with the number of people interacting in the digital

and wireless world, the company is poised to thrive over the coming

years. Gemalto was formed in June 2006 by the combination of Axalto and

Gemplus. For more information, please visit www.gemalto.com.
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