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To: Elmer Flugum who wrote (2831)	12/15/2000 7:50:32 AM
From: zbyslaw owczarczyk	Respond to of 3891

U.S. and Canadian Certification Confirms Alcatel's Lead in Virtual Private Network (VPN) Security Alcatel's 7130 series of Secure VPN Gateways surpasses the industry's strictest security standards (VPN comes from Newbridge's Time Step) Paris, France and Kanata, Canada- December 14, 2000- Alcatel (Paris: CGEP.PA and NYSE: ALA) today announced that both the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in the U.S. and the Communications Security Establishment (CSE) in Canada have certified the Alcatel suite of virtual private network (VPN) gateways as compliant with the industry's strictest security requirements. Alcatel now offers the only complete VPN gateway family (7130 series) certified to meet-- and exceed-- the strict Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), having been granted both 140 Level 1 and Level 2 U.S. government security compliance across its entire VPN gateway portfolio. "Around the world, governments and industry leaders alike recognize the value of a FIPS-certified VPN," said Tim Hember, Alcatel's VP of IP/VPN. "Customers are demanding assurances that the VPN solution they select offers this level of cryptographic and physical security. As the only company that can offer such certified security across all its gateways, Alcatel is reaffirming its commitment to service excellence and to strengthening our global position as the premier VPN gateway supplier of choice." Enterprise customers and carriers use secure VPNs, in lieu of costly leased lines, to carry high-security Internet traffic between multiple locations. Alcatel's 7130 series of VPN products serves as tamper-resistant gateways that secure site-to-site connectivity for intranets, extranets and Internet remote access. Security protocols and processes built into the VPN guarantee sender authentication, confidentiality, and system integrity. Currently, the strictest security standards required in the industry are those dictated by the United States government, which requires that its agencies install only secure VPNs that meet FIPS 140-1. Today, only Alcatel can offer an entire portfolio of VPN gateways that not only meet, but actually surpass, this stringent standard. Each of Alcatel's four 7130 series' secure VPN gateways has been granted overall Level 2 certification meaning that the entire product family is both crytographically (Level 1) and physically secure (Level 2). FIPS certification assures customers that an objective, accredited FIPS 140-1 lab has validated that the product's cryptography is properly implemented across 11 different areas of security. The product must also meet rigorous physical security standards. Following this validation, certification is granted by the Computer Security Division of NIST for the U.S., and the CSE for Canada-- the lead agencies in the advancement of Information Technology (IT) security for American and Canadian government applications. About Alcatel's VPN Solutions Alcatel's secure VPN portfolio includes the 7132, 7133, 7134 and 7137 Secure VPN Gateways. The solution, centrally managed with an integrated public key infrastructure (PKI), is fully certified as IPSec-compliant by the ICSA. Customers can seamlessly integrate the dedicated VPN network equipment devices with any existing PKI to conduct highly secure communications over the Internet between multiple sites. Gateways can be remotely configured, monitored and audited from any location on the customer's VPN using the Alcatel Secure VPN Remote Configuration Utility. About Alcatel Alcatel builds next generation networks, delivering integrated end-to-end voice and data networking solutions to established and new carriers, as well as enterprises and consumers worldwide. With 120,000 employees and sales of EURO 23 billion in 1999, Alcatel operates in more than 130 countries. For more information, visit Alcatel on the Internet: alcatel.com Contact press@www.alcatel.com

To: Elmer Flugum who wrote (2831)	12/15/2000 7:50:32 AM
From: zbyslaw owczarczyk	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 3891

U.S. and Canadian Certification Confirms Alcatel's Lead in Virtual Private Network (VPN) Security Alcatel's 7130 series of Secure VPN Gateways surpasses the industry's strictest security standards (VPN comes from Newbridge's Time Step) Paris, France and Kanata, Canada- December 14, 2000- Alcatel (Paris: CGEP.PA and NYSE: ALA) today announced that both the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in the U.S. and the Communications Security Establishment (CSE) in Canada have certified the Alcatel suite of virtual private network (VPN) gateways as compliant with the industry's strictest security requirements. Alcatel now offers the only complete VPN gateway family (7130 series) certified to meet-- and exceed-- the strict Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), having been granted both 140 Level 1 and Level 2 U.S. government security compliance across its entire VPN gateway portfolio. "Around the world, governments and industry leaders alike recognize the value of a FIPS-certified VPN," said Tim Hember, Alcatel's VP of IP/VPN. "Customers are demanding assurances that the VPN solution they select offers this level of cryptographic and physical security. As the only company that can offer such certified security across all its gateways, Alcatel is reaffirming its commitment to service excellence and to strengthening our global position as the premier VPN gateway supplier of choice." Enterprise customers and carriers use secure VPNs, in lieu of costly leased lines, to carry high-security Internet traffic between multiple locations. Alcatel's 7130 series of VPN products serves as tamper-resistant gateways that secure site-to-site connectivity for intranets, extranets and Internet remote access. Security protocols and processes built into the VPN guarantee sender authentication, confidentiality, and system integrity. Currently, the strictest security standards required in the industry are those dictated by the United States government, which requires that its agencies install only secure VPNs that meet FIPS 140-1. Today, only Alcatel can offer an entire portfolio of VPN gateways that not only meet, but actually surpass, this stringent standard. Each of Alcatel's four 7130 series' secure VPN gateways has been granted overall Level 2 certification meaning that the entire product family is both crytographically (Level 1) and physically secure (Level 2). FIPS certification assures customers that an objective, accredited FIPS 140-1 lab has validated that the product's cryptography is properly implemented across 11 different areas of security. The product must also meet rigorous physical security standards. Following this validation, certification is granted by the Computer Security Division of NIST for the U.S., and the CSE for Canada-- the lead agencies in the advancement of Information Technology (IT) security for American and Canadian government applications. About Alcatel's VPN Solutions Alcatel's secure VPN portfolio includes the 7132, 7133, 7134 and 7137 Secure VPN Gateways. The solution, centrally managed with an integrated public key infrastructure (PKI), is fully certified as IPSec-compliant by the ICSA. Customers can seamlessly integrate the dedicated VPN network equipment devices with any existing PKI to conduct highly secure communications over the Internet between multiple sites. Gateways can be remotely configured, monitored and audited from any location on the customer's VPN using the Alcatel Secure VPN Remote Configuration Utility. About Alcatel Alcatel builds next generation networks, delivering integrated end-to-end voice and data networking solutions to established and new carriers, as well as enterprises and consumers worldwide. With 120,000 employees and sales of EURO 23 billion in 1999, Alcatel operates in more than 130 countries. For more information, visit Alcatel on the Internet: alcatel.com Contact press@www.alcatel.com