Route1's Ultra-Portable Computing Device Added to Pre-qualified Product
List for All Levels of Canadian Government
TORONTO, Sept. 18 /CNW/ - Route1, Inc.(TM) (TSX-V:ROI) a market leader in
providing secure, identity-managed remote computing solutions, today announced
that the Route1 MobiKEY(TM) has met the security standards established by the
Communications Security Establishment (CSE), Canada's national cryptologic
authority. MobiKEY has been placed on the Information Technology Security
(ITS) Standards and Initiatives' Pre-qualified Product List (IPPL). The
program is an initiative jointly led by the CSE and Public Works and
Government Services Canada (PWGSC) to facilitate the procurement of ITS
products that meet CSE's pre-qualification criteria, by Government of Canada
departments.
MobiKEY is an ultra-portable computing solution embedded on a
cryptographically-enabled USB token device that stores a user's identity to
ensure secure access to desktop and network resources from any
Internet-enabled, Windows-based PC. MobiKEY eliminates vulnerabilities exposed
to networks through access beyond the boundaries of the workplace. Since
access is initiated from inside the firewall, MobiKEY completely removes the
threat of unauthorized access.
All information technology security products considered by CSE for
placement on the ITS IPPL must meet one or more of the following requirements:
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- Validation to FIPS 140-1 or FIPS 140-2, or integration of a
cryptographic module validated to FIPS 140-1 or FIPS 140-2 under the
Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP);
- Endorsement under CSE's Cryptographic Endorsement Program (CEP); or
- Certification or recognition under the Canadian Common Criteria
Scheme (CCS).
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Although an ITS product may meet one or more of the above requirements,
successful pre-qualification also requires that it undergo an examination
process performed by CSE to verify that:
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1. The product uses, if applicable, CSE-approved cryptographic
algorithms and a FIPS 140-1 or FIPS 140-2 validated cryptographic
module;
2. Significant ITS features provided by the product have been verified
under the CMVP, CEP or CCS;
3. The product does not contain known vulnerabilities which pose
unacceptable risks; and
4. The product has potential application within the Government of
Canada.
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"The addition of MobiKEY to the Government's Pre-Qualified Products List
simplifies the procurement process for all government agencies," said Andrew
White, CEO of Route1. "This milestone not only signals to Federal departments
that our technology meets stringent criteria, but also demonstrates to other
governments and multi-national companies that MobiKEY meets the highest
cryptographic standards."
For the full security summary, visit
http://www.cse-cst.gc.ca/services/industrial-services/products/mobikey-e.html
About CSE
The Communications Security Establishment (CSE) is the lead agency on
cryptography for the Government of Canada (GoC). It analyzes and approves
cryptographic algorithms for the protection of all Designated information and
for electronic authorization and authentication applications processed by GoC
information technology systems. It supplies government organizations with
cryptographic materials made to safeguard designated information and meet the
security and privacy needs of the electronic commerce environment. CSE,
through the Cryptomaterial Management and Assistance Center (CMAC), provides
GoC departments and Allies with a single point-of-contact for all CSE
cryptomaterial management services.
About Route1, Inc.
Route1 is a trusted provider of secure, identity-managed computing
solutions that redefine the way people work. Route1's technology empowers the
workforce to securely extend access to their digital world, including data,
applications and network resources from beyond the boundaries of the
workplace. At the heart of Route1's solution is MobiNET, a service delivery
platform for secure identity management. MobiNET works in tandem with the
MobiKEY, an ultra-portable computing device that securely connects users to
their desktop and network resources from any Internet-enabled Windows-based
PC. Headquartered in Toronto, Route1 is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange
(symbol: ROI) and has offices and agents in New York, California, Florida, the
UK, Germany, and Latin America. For more information, visit www.route1.com.
This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation
of an offer to buy any of the securities in the United States. The securities
have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities
Act of 1933, as amended (the "U.S. Securities Act") or any state securities
laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to U.S.
Persons unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state
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MobiSecure, Route1 MobiKEY, and Route1 MobiNET are either registered
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