Cryptography Research Announces T-Systems as Accredited Evaluation Lab for DPA Testing Program for Smart Cards

Rigorous Independent Evaluation of Differential Power Analysis (DPA) an
Important Step for Assuring Security in Smart Cards
SAN FRANCISCO--(Business Wire)--
Cryptography Research, Inc. (CRI), a worldwide leader in security systems, today
announced the accreditation of T-Systems as an independent testing lab to
conduct evaluations for the DPA Countermeasure Validation Program. The program,
designed to help chip purchasers and smart card customers identify devices with
effective security, involves rigorous independent testing of products to
evaluate their resistance to Differential Power Analysis (DPA) attacks.

"We are very pleased to be working with leading security experts, such as CRI,
in the important field of smart card protection," said Robert Hammelrath, head
of security analysis & testing at T-Systems. "We look forward to assisting our
customers meet their product evaluation needs."

Established in 1987, the T-Systems security analysis laboratory in Bonn,
Germany, is a foremost test facility for secure systems and products. It
operates under the test scheme of Common Criteria, ITSEC and most security test
procedures of the financial world for payment cards and payment terminals. These
are for example EMVCo and PCI (Payment Card Industry) Security Standards, major
credit card company`s consortia, and the German ZKA, a central loan committee.

T-Systems joins Brightsight BV in the Netherlands as the first two security
evaluation facilities to be accredited by CRI to conduct testing under its DPA
Countermeasure Validation Program. Through this program, licensed users of CRI's
DPA countermeasure technology have the right to display the DPA Lock
certification mark in connection with products that qualify under the tests
conducted by accredited labs. Products displaying the DPA Lock give customers
assurance that the chip or card is both licensed and contains tested
countermeasures.

"CRI is delighted to confirm T-Systems as an accredited laboratory under the DPA
Countermeasure Validation Program," said Ken Warren, smart card business
manager, CRI. "T-Systems is recognized worldwide for its skill and expertise in
the field of security testing and evaluation."

Smart cards and other cryptographic devices can be vulnerable to DPA attacks,
which can reveal secret keys. Effective countermeasures are required to prevent
payment cards, ID cards and other devices from fraud and abuse. The DPA
Countermeasure Validation Program includes a suite of tests specifically
designed to analyze the effectiveness of a device`s DPA countermeasures. CRI
plans to approve only a select number of the world`s most capable testing labs
to participate.

ABOUT CRYPTOGRAPHY RESEARCH, INC

Cryptography Research, Inc. develops and licenses technology to solve complex
security problems. In addition to security evaluation and applied engineering
work, the company is actively involved in long-term research and technology
licensing in areas including content protection, tamper resistance, network
security and financial services. Over 4 billion security chips are made each
year with technology licensed from Cryptography Research, and security systems
designed by Cryptography Research engineers protect more than $100 billion of
commerce annually for wireless, telecommunications, financial, digital
television, entertainment, and Internet industries. For additional information
please visit www.cryptography.com.

For additional information please contact Ken Warren at +44 1989 764461.

ABOUT T-SYSTEMS

Drawing on a global infrastructure of data centers and networks, T-Systems
operates information and communication technology (ICT) systems for
multinational corporations and public sector institutions. On this basis,
Deutsche Telekom`s corporate customer arm provides integrated solutions for the
networked future of business and society. Some 46,000 employees at T-Systems
combine industry expertise and ICT innovations to add significant value to
customers` core business all over the world. The corporate customers unit
generated revenue of around EUR 9.3 billion in the 2008 financial year.

For additional information about the lab`s service please contact
Robert.Hammelrath@t-systems.com.

Further information is available for journalists at: www.telekom.com/media

For Cryptography Research, Inc.
EUROPE
Andrew Lloyd & Associates
Carol Leslie, +44 1273 675100
carol@ala.com
UNITED STATES
Schwartz Communications
Dan Borgasano, +1-415-512-0770
CRI@schwartz-pr.com
or
T-Systems
Media Relations
Tel.: +49 (0) 69 66531-126
presse@t-systems.com

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