Security software company uses Certicom cryptographic modules to provide advanced solutions to protect against data theft

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario – (August 31, 2006) – Data theft is a growing problem and organizations are demanding better protection to keep their information secure. ERUCES, a provider of data encryption software, is responding to these demands by licensing Certicom’s security modules to add Suite B algorithms to its products, Certicom Corp. (TSX: CIC) announced today.

Under the agreement, ERUCES has licensed Certicom’s Security Builder® GSE™, which includes AES for encryption and elliptic curve cryptography (ECC) implementations for digital signatures and key management, as well as Security Builder® SSL™ which includes a standards-based TLS (Transport Layer Security) protocol module for implementing a secure tunnel between a server and client device. For several years ERUCES has been offering solutions with open source alternatives but its customers, particularly government organizations, are now demanding ECC as outlined in the National Security Agency’s (NSA) Suite B guidelines.

“For the Department of Defense and other government organizations, Suite B is a must,” said Dr. Khulusi, president and CEO of ERUCES. “By using the Certicom ECC-based modules we are able to go forward quickly with a solution that has been tried and proven. We are offering our customers in the federal government, the DoD and others, the best data-at-rest encryption on the market to protect their data whether it is in databases, files or applications.”

Suite B is a set of cryptographic algorithms recommended by the NSA to provide standard, interoperable security for protecting unclassified and classified information. ECC-based algorithms are the only ones recommended for key agreement and digital signatures. AES is recommended for encryption. Suite B products will provide strong security that can be used by a wider audience to meet not only the evolving communications needs of the DoD but also those of state and local governments, Coalition partners, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) countries and industry.

“Data theft is a hot issue today and consequently more robust security technologies are being mandated,” said Ian McKinnon, president and CEO of Certicom. “ERUCES is taking a leadership position in adding ECC to its products to prevent attacks, and therefore help its customers avoid costly and damaging thefts.”

Under the terms of the agreement, ERUCES will pay Certicom a one-time licensing fee and royalties on a quarterly basis on deployment of products.

About ERUCES
ERUCES is an encryption research and development company that builds and licenses data security/privacy solutions built on its Tricryption Technology Platform. It is the goal of ERUCES to continually lead the market with products and solutions that allow companies and organizations to protect the privacy, confidentiality and integrity of their most sensitive information. ERUCES’ corporate offices are in Lenexa, KS. Visit www.eruces.com

About Certicom
Certicom protects the value of your content, applications and devices with government-approved security. Adopted by the National Security Agency (NSA) for classified and sensitive but unclassified government communications, Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) provides the most security per bit of any known public-key scheme. As the undisputed leader in ECC, Certicom security offerings are currently licensed to more than 300 customers including General Dynamics, Motorola, Oracle, Research In Motion and Unisys. Founded in 1985, Certicom's corporate offices are in Mississauga, ON, Canada with worldwide sales headquarters in Reston, VA and offices in the US, Canada and Europe. Visit www.certicom.com

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