Abu Dhabi , United Arab Emirates , 2 March 2008 – Singapore Technologies Electronics Limited (ST Electronics), through its subsidiary, ST Electronics (Info-Security) Pte Ltd, [STEE-InfoSec] announced that it has been selected by a Middle East Government to secure its Ethernet network early this year. STEE-InfoSec, formerly known as DigiSAFE Pte Ltd, is showcasing these soluti ons at the International Security National and Resilience Exhibition and Conference (ISNR) in Abu Dhabi, UAE. ST Electronics is the electronics arm of Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd.

In order to safeguard the information transfer across its Ethernet network, the customer requires the highest level of security available to protect data transfer across multiple connections. After a comprehensive evaluation of various options, the DigiSAFE NetCrypt was selected for its high info-assurance, reliability and cost effective design in meeting the customer’s requirements.

DigiSAFE NetCrypt is a high performance IP encryptor that enables the user to leverage on public Ethernet/IP infrastructure to connect to multiple sites in a secure manner. NetCrypt employs Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) algorithms for data confidentiality, secure hash algorithm and Internet Key Exchange (IKE) protocols for integrity protection and user authentication. The built-in firewall performs stateful inspection, packet filtering and supports Network Address Translation (NAT) features.

The International Security National and Resilience Exhibition and Conference runs from 02 to 05 March 2008 at Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Center. Please visit ST Electronics (Info-Security) at Hall 1, Booth C43. For more information on the exhibition please visit www.isnrabudhabi.com

ST Electronics (Info-Security) , formerly known as DigiSAFE Pte Ltd is the leading infosecurity company offering both hardware and software-based solutions to the government and commercial enterprises in the Asia Pacific region. We offer digital watermarking solutions, hardware-based hard disk encryption solutions, USB authentication tokens for access control, and hardware encryption devices for securing phone, fax and IP networks – as well as a host of other solutions serving areas of communication, end-point and content security. ST Electronics (Info-Security) is a subsidiary of Singapore Technologies Electronics Limited (ST Electronics).

ST Electronics , the electronics arm of ST Engineering, delivers innovative system solutions to government, commercial, defence, and industrial customers worldwide. It specialises in the design, development and integration of advanced electronics systems, such as broadband radio frequency and satellite communication, e-government solutions, information communications technologies, rail and traffic management, realtime command & control, training and simulation, intelligent building management, and information security and mobile commerce solutions. Please visit www.stee.stengg.com