Fujitsu Components America, Inc.

Fujitsu Components and Comodo Demonstrate the Future of Secure Input at WINHEC 2003

Sunnyvale, CA, May 6, 2003 — Fujitsu Components, Ltd., manufacturer of quality electronic components, and Comodo, the Internet security specialists, have today announced a demonstration of SIDEN Trust Chip, among the first 'Secure Input Devices Ever Developed' as defined by the new NGSCB, at WinHEC 2003, May 6-8 2003.

'The next-generation secure computing base (NGSCB) describes the technology and the related development efforts that Microsoft has undertaken to help customers create a safer and more trustworthy computing environment. NGSCB will transform the PC into a platform that can perform trusted operations spanning multiple computers under a trust policy that can be dynamically created and whose integrity anyone can authenticate. The technology being developed as part of NGSCB includes new software that will work on a new breed of PC hardware. This new architecture will provide new capabilities that enable more secure processing on the Microsoft Windows PC platform.'

This development represents a significant milestone in the evolution of security solutions for the enterprise and home desktop and enhances the ease by which strong authentication methods can be rolled out to end-users. The SIDEN Trust Chip, implemented into a keyboard, allows the dissemination of cryptographic technology and strong two-factor authentication techniques to be implemented, yet remains completely transparent to the end user. For a SSO session, user name and password, or even individual key presses can be digitally signed by an X.509 digital signature held inside the keyboard's secure storage.

Fujitsu Components is a leading provider of customer-focused technology and communications solutions for the global marketplace. The significant commercial opportunity of the SIDEN Trust Chip has resulted in the Fujitsu/Comodo strategic partnership for the development of the core functionality.

"Both Comodo and Fujitsu Components have recognized that hardware-based security is essential for the secure use of computers for both business and home users." comments Melih Abdulhayoglu, Chief Security Architect, Comodo Group. "The SIDEN Trust Chip is a unique device that not only brings unparalleled hardware-based security, but by making security affordable removes the barriers usually associated with using such security."

"We are delighted to be partnering with Comodo," comments Ted Horie, Marketing Director, Fujitsu Components America, "Comodo has an excellent history of innovation in both the software and hardware security industry, and Fujitsu's global presence and expert skills in new hardware development result in an ideal partnership for the development of the world’s first NGSCB Secure Input Device."

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About Fujitsu Components America, Inc.

Fujitsu Components America, Inc. markets and distributes electronic components throughout North and South America. Products include relays, connectors, input devices, and thermal printer mechanisms. The company is headquartered at 250 E. Caribbean Drive, Sunnyvale, California, 94089. For product information, contact FCAI via telephone at 1-800-380-0059 or by email marcom@fcai.fujitsu.com.
For more information, please see: www.fcai.fujitsu.com

About Comodo Group, Ltd.

Comodo Group, Ltd., Black Barn Offices, Cornwells Farm, Sheephurst Lane, Marden, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 9NS, UK, telephone Europe +44 (0) 1622 832700 or US (720) 904-9120, by email enterprisesales@comodogroup.com.
For more information, please see: http://www.comodogroup.com

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