RAINBOW TECHNOLOGIES ANNOUNCES i-Key USB TOKENS FOR OEM PROVIDERS OF
VIRTUAL PRIVATE NETWORK (VPN) SOLUTIONS

Rainbow Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: RNBO), the leading supplier of
cryptographic hardware accelerator boards for increased secure web
server performance, today announced its new OEM line of cryptographic
USB tokens for Virtual Private Networks (VPN). The new USB-based
cryptographic token, i-Key, provides end user client authentication
to VPNs and enables operator access to secured network equipment such
as routers, switches or firewalls.

Rainbow’s i-Key is IPSec IKE compatible and provides a low cost
alternative to smart cards for authenticated access to VPNs, secured
network equipment, hardware, and the Internet.

The token is inserted into the USB port of a computer, eliminating
the need to have a separate, expensive reader attached or integrated
into the system. The solution is ideal for VPN software vendors and
network equipment manufacturers who are concerned about controlling
access to their hardware or software products. It is perfectly suited
for companies searching for a low cost hardware based authentication
token to supplement or even replace existing password-based schemes.

Key Features :
– Internet security small enough to fit on a key-ring
– Portable and easily used on multiple systems
– Non-replicable device
– Works on any platform with an USB port
– Reliable and not subject to system crash
– Personalization for the end user
– Supports MD5 Hashing algorithms
– Support for IPSec, IKE shared secret authentication
– Incorporates RNG
– Secure- can’t be stolen by malicious software or virus
– Current customer implementations
– No battery required
– Smart card-like controlled access file system

Availability
Rainbow’s i-Key will be shipping Q1 99. OEM Development Kits with
product documentation, software, and reference APIs are available now.

About Rainbow Technologies
Founded in 1984, Rainbow Technologies is the world’s leading
developer, manufacturer and supplier of software protection devices
and sophisticated encryption technology. As a world leader in
securing information, Rainbow is applying its core technology to the
Internet–from securing software, to the acceleration of secure
communication for E-Commerce and virtual private networks. Rainbow’s
products include secure web server and Virtual Private Network
acceleration boards, anti-piracy and Internet software distribution
solutions, software metering and management tools, voice, data and
satellite security systems, and smart card readers. Rainbow has
offices in the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany,
Belarus, The Netherlands, China, Russia and India, with U.S.
headquarters in Irvine, California. A network of nearly 50 authorized
distributors sell Rainbow products worldwide. For more information,
visit our web site at www.rainbow.com or contact us at (949) 450-7300.