SafeNet hardware security modules guard information and identities of America’s travelers

(21/08/2007)

SBCN provides the security and biometric services of the TSA’s Registered Traveler system. The Registered Travel program was set up by the TSA to allow passengers to voluntarily submit to a government screening process. Once approved, passengers can take advantage of an expedited screening process at participating airports.

SafeNet, Inc., has announced that it was chosen by Security Biometric Clearing Network (SBCN) to secure and support the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) Registered Traveler programme.

In order to best protect the information on America’s transportation system and the identities of travelers participating in the Registered Traveler program, SBCN required the highest level of hardware security available. SBCN selected SafeNet to provide a key management and cryptographic acceleration solution that featured government certifications, scalable performance, role-based access control and role separation to protect the chain of custody and provide non-repudiation of sensitive transactions.

“SafeNet stepped up when we needed a partner. They provided a quality product, the real world experience and excellent customer service to SBCN. They listened to us to get an understanding of what we wanted to accomplish and then worked with us to achieve our goals. The level of service continued after deployment. They are a true partner.” Patrick J. Osborne, CIO, SBCN

SafeNet Luna Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) were used for the most secure root key protection, XML encryption, SSL acceleration and encryption, and other application-specific purposes. SafeNet network attached Luna SA HSMs were chosen to provide high-availability to meet defined service level agreements and performance requirements. This architecture provides scalability for future performance needs as the system grows.

SafeNet’s Security Consulting Services helped to reduce future maintenance and administrative costs by documenting precise procedures for on-going system maintenance and disaster recovery. The scalable design of the solution will allow SBCN to easily upgrade capacity as demand increases without interrupting service.

SafeNet HSMs and Security Consulting Services helped SBCN deploy a multi-tiered Certification Authority (CA) in less time than it would have taken to outsource it, and at a lower cost, all while meeting the strict security requirements imposed by the TSA.

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