With a wide range of award-winning software and hardware solutions, Certicom Corp (TSX: CIC) protects billions of dollars worth of content and millions of devices around the world. With over 350 patents and patents pending worldwide covering key aspects of Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC), Certicom provides the core technology for the National Security Agency (NSA) Suite B standard for secure government communications.

As the world-leading expert in public key infrastructure implementations, device security, anti-counterfeiting, product authentication, asset management, and fixed-mobile convergence, many of the largest companies and government agencies rely on Certicom technology to secure applications, communications, and mobile devices while protecting content and other critical assets.

Certicom leading-edge technology is also amongst the highest quality in the industry. BSI, a leading provider of independent assessments of management systems, has certified that Certicom Corp. meets the rigorous ISO 9001 standard for the development of security software using Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC). ISO 9001 is part of a family of standards for quality management systems. By meeting this standard, Certicom has demonstrated a commitment to provide customers with quality products and world-class support.

The combination of best-in-breed technology with high-quality products has led industry-leaders - IBM, Continental Airlines, Aristocrat Technologies, Cavium, General Dynamics, Motorola, Oracle, Research In Motion (RIM), Unisys, XM, Bally Technology, General Electric, Texas Instruments, Qualcomm, Mitre, L-3, Phillips, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, and Nortel - to become Certicom customers.

In recognition of the company’s expertise, Certicom received the 2006 Private Sector Leadership in Advanced Technology Award for innovation, expertise and leadership in security from the Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance (CATA).

Founded in 1985, Certicom offices and representatives can be found around the world. Corporate headquarters are in Mississauga, Ontario in Canada. Worldwide Sales and Marketing headquarters are in Reston, Virginia. Other offices can be found across the US, Europe, and Asia.

Certicom Management Team

• Karna Gupta - CEO
• Hervé Séguin - Chief Financial Officer
• Frank Cotter - Vie President of Business Planning & Business Operations
• Dr. Scott A. Vanstone - Founder & Executive Vice-President Strategic Technology
• Bill Lattin - Chief Technology Officer
• Ross Bennett - Vice-President, Product Development
• David Sequino - Vice-President, Worldwide Sales and Marketing

Board of Directors

• Karna Gupta; Chief Executive Officer, Certicom Corp.
• Mr. Jeffrey Chisholm; Chairman, Certicom Corp., Chairman (ret.), Bank of Montreal, Consultant and Corporate Director
• Bernard W. Crotty, Corporate Director
• Walter Davis, Senior Vice President (ret)., Motorola, Inc.
• James D. Fleck, Chairman, Fleck Management Services Ltd.
• Scott A. Vanstone, Founder and EVP Strategic Technology, Certicom Corp.
• Robert P. Wiederhold, President and CEO, Transitive Technologies

Board of Directors Bios