VPN Client Software supports dual-mode handsets.
Press Release Summary:
Security Builder® IPSec(TM) v3.0 cross-platform, client-side toolkit enables device makers to add MOBIKE to their dual-mode handsets, ensuring secure VPN connection is not dropped as user roams between networks. With support for various industry standards, gateways, platforms, and cryptographic algorithms, solution also enables IPSec protocol to be used in devices that support Mobile IP. Authentication support is also provided for one-time-password tokens.
Original Press Release:
Certicom Launches Security Builder IPSec with Support for Dual-Mode Handsets
Industry leading VPN client supports MOBIKE and Mobile IP for secure seamless roaming
MISSISSAUGA, ON, Jan. 15 -- Certicom Corp. (TSX: CIC) today announced Security Builder(R) IPSec(TM) 3.0, a cross-platform, client side toolkit that enables device makers to add MOBIKE to their dual-mode handsets. Developed by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF), MOBIKE is based on the Internet Key Exchange Version 2 (IKEv2) and responds to security needs in the fixed mobile convergence (FMC) environment that includes IMS and UMA. MOBIKE ensures that a secure VPN connection is not dropped as a user roams between networks. Security Builder IPSec also enables the IPSec protocol to be used in devices that support Mobile IP.
The popularity of Certicom's IPSec technology - used by the world's largest device makers including Motorola, Sierra Wireless and Sony Ericsson - is rooted in its support for the latest industry standards and industry-leading gateways, including those from Alcatel, Checkpoint, Cisco, and Nortel. As well, it supports multiple platforms including Linux, Symbian, Windows CE, Windows Mobile 5 and Windows XP. This wide support gives manufacturers flexibility and choice in building their devices.
According to a Certicom customer, who develops communications solutions, this level of security enables customers to take advantage of the new technology available and realize the many benefits of a flexible, mobile environment.
In addition to its wide gateway and platform support, Certicom IPSec offers a small code size, allowing companies to build a VPN client that is one-tenth the size of desktop versions but with equivalent functionality. This efficiency offers better performance and a smaller footprint than traditional IPSec implementations.
"FMC offers a lot of promise - the challenge is providing seamless mobility together with robust security. For those manufacturers developing dual-mode handsets, the inclusion of MOBIKE and Mobile IP should be considered part of the overall solution at the outset," said Jim Alfred, director of product management at Certicom. "We offer a security platform that helps developers leverage our proven technology across a wide variety of devices and lets them focus on creating next-generation mobile services."
About Security Builder IPSec
Smaller and faster: Elliptic curve cryptography (ECC)-based algorithms and compact implementations enable faster key exchanges, while IKEv2, including MOBIKE and Mobile IP, provides for greater standardization and faster IPSec tunnel negotiations. Gain better performance than is normally achievable with traditional IPSec.
Comprehensive security: Security Builder IPSec supports a variety of cryptographic algorithms including 3DES, AES, ECDH, RSA, Diffie-Hellman, SHA-1, MD5 and EAP. Security Builder IPSec also provides authentication support for one-time-password tokens (i.e. SecurID or Safeword).
Flexible VPN compatibility: Security Builder IPSec includes pre-defined profiles that allow immediate compatibility with most leading VPN gateways including those from Alcatel, Cisco, Lucent and Nortel.
Security Builder IPSec is available immediately and priced with a license fee and royalties based on the number of devices. For more information, visit: certicom.com/ipsec
About Certicom
Certicom protects the value of your content, applications and devices with government-approved security. Adopted by the National Security Agency (NSA) for classified and unclassified government communications, Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) provides the most security per bit of any known public-key scheme. As the undisputed leader in ECC, Certicom security offerings are currently licensed to more than 300 customers including General Dynamics, Motorola, Oracle, Research In Motion and Unisys. Founded in 1985, Certicom's corporate offices are in Mississauga, ON, Canada with worldwide sales headquarters in Reston, VA and offices in the US, Canada and Europe. Visit www.certicom.com
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