Toshiba's CryptoGate Brings Secure VirtualPrivate Networking to Small- to Medium-Sized...

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 3, 1998--

Editor's Summary:

--   Toshiba's CryptoGate(TM) breaks the price barriers established by
     other network security providers with pricing starting at $995
     for a 10 seat license.

--   CryptoGate is the first VPN to bring together




				

				
				 
				


 and fully deploy
     IPSec and Mobile IP functionality.

--   Comprised of three components, Toshiba's CryptoGate allows secure
     access to the corporate network from remote and mobile locations.

--   CryptoGate's planned migration path allows for easy upgrades and
     system expansion.

Toshiba America Information Systems Inc., Network Products Division (TAIS NPD) Monday introduced a new suite of network security-based software that brings the Virtual Private Network (VPN) environment to small- to medium-sized businesses at an unprecedented price point.

Toshiba's new CryptoGate software is the first total solution that employs industry standards to provide secure mobile access to corporate data resources across private intranets and the public Internet.

"Businesses of every size rely on the Internet to communicate with employees, customers and business partners, so reliable and secure data transfer is essential," said Mark Ryvola, managing director of TAIS NPD. "With CryptoGate, Toshiba not only brings to market the only open standards-based solution, but the only cost-effective solution."

Priced at only $995 for the server, including complete key-management and a 10-client license, CryptoGate brings full functionality without sacrificing performance or security.

"Other VPN-labeled solutions are priced in the $4,000 to $12,000 range for the server license and a 10 to 50 user license, a cost that is prohibitive to most small- to medium-sized businesses," said Ryvola. "We've targeted our solution primarily to the 16 million small businesses that comprise the largest part of the American economic engine."

Developed to move confidential data securely across the public Internet, Toshiba's CryptoGate is the first product to provide a secure dynamic VPN combining Mobile-IP and IP-Security functionality. Unlike previous static VPN solutions, which could only guarantee security from designated locations, Toshiba's advanced software utilizes dynamic VPN technology to gopping and substitution of IP packets with strong 168-bit encryption.

Benefits to Mobile Users

Tosware solution gives mobile users seamless network access over the Internet, without the need for dedicated mohe server without changing their network configf secure EDI information to benefit government and business organizations moving to embrace e-commerce applications including trading partners, franchisees, lawyers, doctors, and financial service providers that regularly exchange confidential information across the Internet without isting solutions that depend on how the local IIP address regardless of its location. IP-Security defines the methods for authenticating and encrypting IP packets. Security is guaranteed by using IP-security on the IP-layer, without impacting upper layer applications.

CryptoGate Defined

Toshiba's CryptoGate VPN solution is composed of three components: server, client and manager. The CryptoGate VPN server software is installed on a server in the office network and provides security and mobile support. The client software is installed on a portable compecure delivery of information.

Compatibility and Availability

CryptoGate is compatible with existing applications and currently runs under Windows(R) 95, Windows(R) NT and Solaris(TM). Other features of Toshiba's VPN solution include support for private addresses inside the VPN domain, user authentication, key exchange protocols, and coexistence with existing firewalls.

CryptoGate is currently available through selected ISPs, network reseller operations and VARs. As an option to qualified customers, Toshiba is offering a 30 day free trial of CryptoGate software.

About Toshiba's Network Products Division

The TAIS Network Products Division was established in October 1997 to market a range of networking products to the U.S. market. For additional product information contact Toshiba America Information Systems Inc., Network Products Division, 9740 Irvine Blvd., P.O. Box 19724, Irvine, Calif. 92618-1697 or visit the Web site at http://networks.toshiba.com. Telephone: 949/461-4840 or 888/422-6677.

TAIS is an independent operating company, owned by Toshiba America Inc., a subsidiary of the $44 billion Toshiba Corp., the sixth-largest electronics and electrical equipment manufacturer, and the world's 37th-largest corporation in terms of sales. Toshiba Corp. is a world leader in high-technology products with 315 major subsidiaries and affiliates worldwide.

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