SISL, SafeScrypt to provide network security solutions

Siemens Information Systems (SISL) and SafeScrypt, a fully owned subsidiary of
Sify, have signed a business MoU to provide SAP certified Public Key Identification
(PKI) and smart card-based network security solutions for SAP systems. The two companies will provide an end-to-end solution for SAP server security. 

SISL and SafeScrypt would provide a comprehensive network security offering for SAP users. Both companies will leverage on their respective strengths in this area and provide end-to-end solutions for the ERP server security market. To meet the challenges of the fast growing market ERP market, SISL has developed a product named
myNetSecurA. 

It provides digital certificate-based authentication for network communications security between SAP host entities ie the client and the server, client and SAP lpd (printer), client and SAP router. According to the company, this solution therefore offers security advantages of strong authentication, data integrity, confidentiality and non-repudiation. myNetSecurA will use digital certificates issued using
SafeScrypts' managed PKI services offering to authenticate users based on their digital certificates. 

Commenting on the MoU, SafeScrypt MD, John Devasahayam said, "Security considerations are paramount for any application exposed on a network. It is imperative that SAP system, which essentially maintains critical business information, has adequate controls and safeguards built in, given the environment of compliance and security related concerns. This will be a key factor in catalyzing the growth of the ERP market in India, particularly SMBs looking for confidence to work online."

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