Product category: Microprocessors, Microcontrollers and DSPs
News Release from: National Semiconductor | Subject: SafeKeeper
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial Team on 15 April 2003
PC interface solutions bring protection
onboard
National Semiconductor is developing an advanced line of I/O products by integrating its SafeKeeper security technology into chips that are already used on PC motherboards.
National Semiconductor is developing an advanced line of I/O products by integrating its SafeKeeper security technology into chips that are already used on PC motherboards The new interface products, offering ease of implementation and reduced cost, will embed trust and security more effectively into computing platforms
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 1 Mar 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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Two new SafeKeeper Trusted Input/Output (I/O) devices are designed to embed security into desktop and notebook computer motherboards.
These products also support an industry-backed effort to create new security standards for PC platforms.
"With all of the heightened concerns about hackers, viruses and compromised security systems, PC makers and consumers are looking for hardware and software solutions they can trust", said Jonathan Levy, General Manager of National's Advanced PC Division.
"National developed SafeKeeper technology, and joined the newly formed Trusted Computing Group, to increase the momentum for industry standards in the area of safe-and-secure computing.
In our view, security should be a checklist item in every PC".
National is a long-time proponent of networking, security and manageability solutions.
In the current business environment, enhanced security and trust are two of the key ingredients that are expected to drive growth in the PC market.
"National's efforts represent a valuable entry in the secure computing space and clearly help further TCG's goals for a more secure computing environment", said Jim Ward, TCG Chairman.
"This is an exciting time for innovation in security.
We've organised an effective industry coalition to develop open security standards and our members are focused on delivering the technology to support these specifications".
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