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A.E.T. Europe B.V.'s SafeSign Achieves OPSEC Certification from Check Point

SafeSign Integrates with Industry's Most Recognized Security Framework

Arnhem, the Netherlands - August 5, 2003 - A.E.T. Europe B.V., today announced that its SafeSign software has achieved OPSEC™ (Open Platform for Security) certification from Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), the worldwide leader in securing the Internet. Through OPSEC certification, SafeSign seamlessly integrates with Check Point's market-leading VPN-1®/FireWall-1® Next Generation™ software.

SafeSign has been certified to interoperate with Check Point's market-leading VPN-1/FireWall-1 NG software to enhance security by allowing the user to store credentials on a (tamper-resistant) hardware token and authenticate themselves to securely access private (corporate) resources across the Internet. Designed to embed hardware tokens into numerous PKI systems and PKI-enabled applications, the SafeSign middleware provides token-based security and application interoperability in a single powerful and flexible software package, while maintaining ease-of-use. SafeSign works with the STARCOS SPK 2.3 / 2.4 / 2.5 DI smart card developed by Giesecke & Devrient GmbH (G&D) and is part of the G&D product StarSign Token, also with the iKey 3000 USB token from Rainbow Technologies, as well as with Java cards from multiple vendors (including Giesecke & Devrient, Gemplus, IBM, Oberthur and Schlumberger).

"We are pleased to have obtained OPSEC certification for our SafeSign product," says Reinoud Weijman, Managing Director of A.E.T. Europe B.V., "OPSEC certification enables Check Point customers not only to enhance the security of their network environment by secure two-factor authentication, but also to take advantage of the many features and benefits of the SafeSign middleware, such as its unique multi-language feature and multi-platform use. Combining optimum flexibility with high usability and easy certificate enrolment, multi-faceted SafeSign establishes a new benchmark in its market segment."

"A strong, easy-to-use two-factor authentication system is critical to protecting corporate resources and controlling network access," said Upesh Patel, director of business development for Check Point Software. "Through OPSEC certification, our customers can be reassured that SafeSign will seamlessly interoperate with Check Point NG to protect the network, applications and remote users access."

About Check Point's OPSEC™
OPSEC (Open Platform for Security) is the industry's open, multi-vendor security framework. With over 350 partners, OPSEC guarantees customers the broadest choice of best-of-breed integrated applications and deployment platforms that support Check Point's Secure Virtual Network Architecture. Products that carry the OPSEC Certified seal have been tested to guarantee integration and interoperability. For complete OPSEC Alliance program information, including partner and product listings, the freely available OPSEC SDK (software development kit) and evaluation versions of OPSEC Certified products, visit http://www.opsec.com.

About A.E.T. Europe B.V.
Advanced Encryption Technology Europe B.V. (AET) is an independent Dutch company offering solutions for e-commerce and information security. These solutions are based on Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) technology using digital certificates to secure information exchanged and distributed over the Internet. AET develops middleware for digital signature smart cards and USB tokens from multiple vendors. Other areas of expertise include the development of Digital ID management systems.

For more information on A.E.T. Europe and its products, visit http://www.aeteurope.com and http://www.safesign.com.

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