SAFECode Adds Nokia as Newest Member

Global leader in mobile technology joins industry-led effort to advance
software assurance

ARLINGTON, Va., March 31 /PRNewswire/ -- The Software Assurance Forum for
Excellence in Code (SAFECode), a non-profit organization exclusively dedicated
to increasing trust in information and communications technology products and
services through the advancement of effective software assurance methods,
today announced that it has added Nokia as its newest member. Founded by EMC
Corporation, Juniper Networks, Inc., Microsoft Corp., SAP AG and Symantec
Corp., SAFECode is the first global, industry-led effort to identify and
promote best practices for developing and delivering more secure and reliable
software, hardware and services.
"As the global leader in mobile technology, Nokia brings invaluable
expertise to SAFECode's efforts," said Paul Kurtz, executive director of
SAFECode. "Software underpins the communications and mobile computing
infrastructures we've come to rely on in so many ways. SAFECode is thrilled
to have the opportunity to work with Nokia to build on the positive work the
company has already done to promote assurance best practices across the mobile
technology ecosystem."
As a SAFECode member, Nokia will join with subject matter experts to
identify and share proven vendor software assurance practices, promote broader
adoption of such practices into the cyber ecosystem, and work with governments
and critical infrastructure providers to leverage vendor practices to manage
enterprise risks.
"The continuous development of secure technology has always been core to
Nokia's commitment to its customers. Participation in SAFECode offers a
valuable opportunity to extend our corporate dedication to security and
positively influence the security of the communications infrastructure to the
benefit of all technology users," said Janne Uusilehto, Head of Nokia Product
Security. "We look forward to working with SAFECode's members to promote
secure software development practices."
Membership in SAFECode is open to information and communications
technology vendors with significant global business activity in technology
products such as hardware, software and services who have demonstrated a
commitment and dedicated resources to software assurance. For more
information, please visit http://www.safecode.org.
About SAFECode
The Software Assurance Forum for Excellence in Code (SAFECode) is a non-
profit organization exclusively dedicated to increasing trust in information
and communications technology products and services through the advancement of
effective software assurance methods. Founded by EMC Corporation, Juniper
Networks, Inc., Microsoft Corp., SAP AG and Symantec Corp., SAFECode works to
identify and promote best practices for developing and delivering more secure
and reliable software, hardware and services.
About Nokia
Nokia is the world leader in mobility, driving the transformation and
growth of the converging Internet and communications industries. We make a
wide range of mobile devices with services and software that enable people to
experience music, navigation, video, television, imaging, games, business
mobility and more. Developing and growing our offering of consumer Internet
services, as well as our enterprise solutions and software, is a key area of
focus. We also provide equipment, solutions and services for communications
networks through Nokia Siemens Networks.

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Media Contact:
Stacy Simpson
+ 1 703 926 1963
stacy@safecode.org

SOURCE SAFECode

Stacy Simpson of SAFECode, +1-703-926-1963 stacy@safecode.org