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Cryptography Research and Discretix Sign Developer Agreement for DPA Countermeasures

CRI’s patented innovations to be incorporated into Discretix security platforms for IC vendors

SUNNYVALE, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES – 07/10/2012 – Cryptography Research, Inc. (CRI), a division of Rambus, and Discretix today announced they have entered into an agreement enabling Discretix to develop products incorporating Differential Power Analysis (DPA) countermeasures for use by licensees of CRI’s DPA patents. Discretix is a provider of field-proven content protection and embedded security solutions for mobile applications.

“Discretix CryptoCell with DPA countermeasures is a certification-ready semiconductor IP platform for the Secure Element market. Including DPA countermeasures into this product and other enhanced Discretix offerings will help our customers achieve the required certifications at minimal cost and effort,” said Asaf Shen, VP marketing, IP products of Discretix.

“As the world’s most widely deployed embedded security technology for connected devices, CryptoCell offers an outstanding level of security with a flexible architecture designed to support emerging security standards for the commerce and content markets,” said Shen. “The CryptoCell platform, combining hardware and software, includes all the security features and modules required for embedded security subsystems in semiconductor ICs.”

“DPA countermeasures are an important component in many high security applications,” said Carole Coplan, VP of business development, tamper resistance solutions at Cryptography Research. “As a recognized leader in the embedded security market, we welcome Discretix as a member of our ecosystem. Discretix’s advanced security technologies and deployment expertise will benefit our DPA patent licensees.”

DPA is a form of attack that involves monitoring the fluctuating electrical power consumption of a target device and then using statistical methods to derive cryptographic keys and other secret information from that device. Strong DPA countermeasures are important for securing mobile devices, bank cards, pay television systems, secure identity products, secure storage media, anti-tamper products, and other electronic systems and components. Many of the world’s leading security standards require that devices be protected against DPA and related attacks.

CRI has developed a portfolio of over 55 US and international patents covering countermeasures to DPA attacks, with additional patent applications pending worldwide. For additional information on CRI and DPA countermeasures visit www.cryptography.com.

About Cryptography Research, Inc.

Cryptography Research, Inc. (CRI), a division of Rambus Inc., is a leader in semiconductor security research and development. Established by internationally renowned cryptographer Paul Kocher, CRI develops and licenses innovative technologies in areas including tamper resistance, content protection, anti-counterfeiting, network security, and financial services. Over six billion security products are made each year under license from CRI. Security systems designed by CRI scientists and engineers protect hundreds of billions of dollars in commerce annually. Additional information is available at www.cryptography.com.

About Rambus Inc.

Rambus is one of the world’s premier technology licensing companies. Founded in 1990, the Company specializes in the invention and design of architectures focused on enriching the end-user experience of electronic systems. Rambus’ patented innovations and breakthrough technologies help industry-leading companies bring superior products to market. Rambus licenses both its world-class patent portfolio, as well as its family of leadership and industry-standard solutions. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Rambus has regional offices in North Carolina, Ohio, India, Germany, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. Additional information is available at www.rambus.com.

About Discretix

Discretix’s security solutions are deployed in a wide range of consumer electronics devices enabling services and applications, while protecting the device and its contents. Discretix’s products include embedded security co-processors and a broad range of security applications. The solutions are tightly integrated into the device, enhancing security without compromising the user experience. Discretix, a privately-owned company, serves the needs of some of the world’s best-known semiconductor and device manufacturers and has been consistently ranked among the leaders of the embedded security market. For more information, please visit www.discretix.com.

Cryptography Research and CPU Tech Sign Patent License Agreement for DPA Countermeasures

CRI’s patented innovations to be incorporated into CPU Tech’s tamper-resistant products including the Acalis® family of secure processors

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES and PLEASANTON, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES – 01/09/2012 – Cryptography Research, Inc., a division of Rambus, Inc. (CRI), and CPU Technology, Inc. (CPU Tech) today announced they have signed a patent license agreement regarding the use of CRI’s patented innovations in CPU Tech products. This agreement covers the use of CRI’s patented countermeasures to differential power analysis (DPA) attacks for CPU Tech’s tamper-resistant products, including the Acalis® family of secure processors. This license also covers software developed by CPU Tech customers when executing on licensed CPU Tech chips.

“CPU Tech is designing the Acalis family of advanced secure processors to provide the highest levels of protection for critical systems, IP and software,” said Pat Hays, vice president of the Acalis Business Unit at CPU Tech. “The DPA countermeasures licensed from Cryptography Research are integral to the robust security solutions we are delivering to our customers to protect against tampering and other malicious attacks.”

“DPA countermeasures are crucial to securing electronic systems and semiconductor products from malicious attacks,” said Paul Kocher, Rambus SVP and president of CRI. “We’re proud to count CPU Tech among our licensees, and are excited about the integration of DPA countermeasures into their anti-tamper processor solutions.”

DPA is a form of attack that involves monitoring the fluctuating electrical power consumption of a target device and then using statistical methods to derive cryptographic keys and other secrets. Strong countermeasures to DPA are important for securing mobile devices, bank cards, pay television systems, secure identity products, secure storage media, anti-tamper products, and other electronic systems and components. Many of the world’s leading security standards require that devices be protected against DPA and related attacks.

CRI has developed a portfolio of over 55 patents covering countermeasures to DPA attacks, with additional patent applications pending. For additional information on CRI or on the CRI DPA Workstation platform visit www.cryptography.com.

About Cryptography Research, Inc.

Cryptography Research, Inc., a division of Rambus Inc., develops and licenses innovative technologies in areas including tamper resistance, content protection, network security, and financial services. Over five billion semiconductor products are secured by CRI’s technology made under license annually. For additional information please visit www.cryptography.com.

About Rambus Inc.

Rambus is one of the world’s premier technology licensing companies. Founded in 1990, the Company specializes in the invention and design of architectures focused on enriching the end-user experience of electronic systems. Rambus’ patented innovations and breakthrough technologies help industry-leading companies bring superior products to market. Rambus licenses both its world-class patent portfolio, as well as its family of leadership and industry-standard solutions. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Rambus has regional offices in North Carolina, Ohio, India, Germany, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. Additional information is available at www.rambus.com.

About CPU Technology, Inc.

CPU Technology, Inc., is the leader in advanced embedded processor-based security solutions. CPU Tech’s Acalis® family of secure processors, supporting software and design services protect software and systems from reverse engineering, tampering threat and malicious attacks. For additional information please visit www.cputech.com.

Cryptography Research and Mikron JSC Sign Patent License Agreement for DPA Countermeasures

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES and MOSCOW, RUSSIA – 11/15/2011 – Cryptography Research, Inc. (CRI), a division of Rambus (NASDAQ:RMBS), and Mikron JSC (Mikron), a division of SITRONICS JSC (LSE:SITR), today announced they have signed a license agreement regarding the use of CRI’s patents in Mikron products, including Mikron’s secure integrated circuits. Incorporation of CRI’s patented technology can protect Mikron’s tamper-resistant products against differential power analysis (DPA) and related attacks.

“Mikron produces a wide range of ICs for secure ID systems and various smart cards using payment applications that require the highest security rating. Security is a major focus for Mikron, and our strategy is to develop advanced secure microcontrollers with protection against a multitude of attacks. DPA Countermeasures are a critical security requirement, and this agreement will enable Mikron to strengthen its leadership in the security market,” said Gennady Krasnikov, Chief Executive Officer at Mikron JSC.

“Protecting electronic devices and security systems from power analysis attacks is critical. CRI’s patented countermeasures to DPA are a vital part of building tamper-resistant semiconductors,” said Paul Kocher, president and chief scientist of CRI. “Mikron is the largest Russian chip supplier for a variety of industries and we are pleased to include them as our first Russia-based licensed chip supplier.”

DPA is a form of attack that involves monitoring variations in electrical power consumption of a target device and then using statistical methods to derive cryptographic keys or other secrets. Strong countermeasures to DPA are important for securing mobile devices, bank cards, pay television systems, secure identity products, secure storage media, and other electronic systems and components. Many of the world’s leading security standards include requirements that devices be protected against DPA and related attacks.

CRI has developed a portfolio of over 55 patents covering countermeasures to DPA attacks, with additional patent applications pending. For additional information on CRI or on the CRI DPA Workstation platform visit www.cryptography.com.

About Cryptography Research, Inc.

Cryptography Research, Inc., a division of Rambus Inc., is a leader in semiconductor security research and development. Established by internationally renowned cryptographer Paul Kocher, CRI develops and licenses innovative technologies in areas including tamper resistance, content protection, anti-counterfeiting, network security, and financial services. Over five billion security products are made each year under license from CRI. Security systems designed by CRI scientists and engineers protect hundreds of billions of dollars in commerce annually. Additional information is available at www.cryptography.com.

About Rambus Inc.

Rambus is one of the world’s premier technology licensing companies. Founded in 1990, the Company specializes in the invention and design of architectures focused on enriching the end-user experience of electronic systems. Rambus’ patented innovations and breakthrough technologies help industry-leading companies bring superior products to market. Rambus licenses both its world-class patent portfolio, as well as its family of leadership and industry-standard solutions. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Rambus has regional offices in North Carolina, Ohio, India, Germany, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. Additional information is available at www.rambus.com.

About Mikron JSC

JSC Mikron is the leading manufacturer and exporter of microelectronics in Russia and CIS in terms of sales volume. JSC Mikron is a part of JSC “SITRONICS” and the parent enterprise of the SITRONICS Microelectronics business-division. In 2010 SITRONICS Miroelectronic’s income increased 23% from 2009. Today the company has about 400 customers in Russia and approximately 100 internationally. Mikron produces and sells more than 500 types of integrated circuits. Mikron products are sold to South-Eastern Asia. The main export countries are China, Taiwan and Hong Kong. Mikron has a unique engineering and scientific school and possesses its own research center comprised of about 400 employees. More than 60 scientific organizations work in cooperation with Mikron. Mikron spends more than15% of its revenue on R&D. About 1700 employees work at JSC Mikron. Clean Rooms of Mikron have modern manufacturing equipment for producing ICs based on 180 nm EEPROM technologies on 8″ silicon wafers. The company partners with RUSNANO project on production creation of ICs based on nanoelectronic technology with the use of 90 nm process on the 8″ silicon wafers.

Mikron provides the complete production cycle for integrated circuits (from IC design through production of the final-product). This closed production chain ensures maximum traceability and safety of the production process. Bank card production is certified for the MasterCard network. The company is certified by international auditors for compliance with the standards of the Quality Management System ISO 9001 and the Environmental Management System ISO 14001. Mikron is a member of the Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA). For additional information please visit www.mikron.sitronics.com.

Cryptography Research and Keirex Technology Sign Reseller Agreement

DPA Workstation™ side channel analysis platform to be distributed in key markets

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES and TOKYO, JAPAN – 11/07/2011 – Cryptography Research (CRI), a division of Rambus (NASDAQ:RMBS), and Keirex Technology Inc. (Keirex) today announced they have signed a reseller agreement for CRI’s DPA Workstation™ side channel analysis platform. This agreement allows Keirex to distribute the DPA Workstation platform in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, and provide localization features to customers in these countries.

The DPA Workstation platform provides the world’s most powerful and flexible side channel analysis solution. Leading security chip vendors, product companies, testing labs, and government organizations rely on the DPA Workstation to evaluate and certify their secure semiconductors. The DPA Workstation platform includes all the hardware, software and training necessary to perform a wide range of power analysis and security tests.

DPA is a form of attack that involves monitoring the fluctuating electrical power consumption of a target device and then using statistical methods to derive cryptographic keys and other secrets. Strong countermeasures to DPA are important for securing mobile devices, bank cards, pay television systems, secure identity products, secure storage media, and other electronic systems and components. Many of the world’s leading security standards require that devices be protected against DPA and related attacks.

“Differential Power Analysis (DPA) countermeasures are an important security requirement for a growing number of industries and are increasingly being mandated across the globe, including Japan and other leading Asian countries,” said Nobuo Fudanuki, Executive Director at Keirex. “This agreement will allow Keirex to provide CRI’s DPA Workstation platform to government testing labs and Asia-based companies in response to emerging security requirements, and we are honored to be a part of CRI’s DPA Workstation team to enhance its value. This will provide customers with the most sophisticated testing platform on the market.”

“We are seeing increased worldwide demand for our DPA Workstation side channel analysis platform. Our goal is to help strengthen device security for both private industry and government agencies,” said Pankaj Rohatgi, Technical Director at Cryptography Research. “We are pleased to partner with Keirex to distribute the DPA Workstation platform in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan.”

CRI has developed a portfolio of over 55 patents covering countermeasures to DPA attacks, with additional patent applications pending. For additional information on CRI or on the CRI DPA Workstation platform visit www.cryptography.com.

About Cryptography Research, Inc.

Cryptography Research, Inc. (CRI), a division of Rambus Inc., is a leader in semiconductor security research and development. Established by internationally renowned cryptographer Paul Kocher, CRI develops and licenses innovative technologies in areas including tamper resistance, content protection, anti-counterfeiting, network security, and financial services. Over five billion security products are made each year under license from CRI. Security systems designed by CRI scientists and engineers protect hundreds of billions of dollars in commerce annually. Additional information is available at www.cryptography.com.

About Rambus Inc.

Rambus is one of the world’s premier technology licensing companies. Founded in 1990, the Company specializes in the invention and design of architectures focused on enriching the end-user experience of electronic systems. Rambus’ patented innovations and breakthrough technologies help industry-leading companies bring superior products to market. Rambus licenses both its world-class patent portfolio, as well as its family of leadership and industry-standard solutions. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Rambus has regional offices in North Carolina, Ohio, India, Germany, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. Additional information is available at www.rambus.com.

About Keirex Technology Inc.

Keirex Technology Inc., headquarterd in Tokyo, Japan, is a privately owned IT service company. Since its establishment in 2004 Keirex has provided the industry with high quality solution services for semiconductor device and application system development based on Electronic Design Automation technology. For more information, please visit Keirex website at www.keirex.com/e/.

Cryptography Research Signs License with Major Smartphone Manufacturer

Agreement covers Differential Power Analysis countermeasures

SUNNYVALE, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES – 09/30/2011 – Cryptography Research, Inc. (CRI), a division of Rambus Inc. (NASDAQ:RMBS), today announced it has signed a license agreement with a major smartphone and tablet manufacturer for the use of CRI’s Differential Power Analysis (DPA) countermeasures patents. Under the agreement, ongoing royalties will be paid for the use of CRI’s patented innovations. Specific terms of the agreement and disclosure of the manufacturer are confidential.

“Consumers increasingly rely on their smartphones and tablets to perform financial transactions, store personal data and access premium content,” said Paul Kocher, president and chief scientist of Cryptography Research. “Our DPA countermeasures technology is a key part of securing mobile devices to safeguard the data of consumers and content providers worldwide.”

Differential Power Analysis (DPA) is a form of attack that involves monitoring variations in electrical power consumption of a target device and then uses advanced statistical methods to derive cryptographic keys or other secrets. Strong countermeasures to DPA are important for securing mobile devices, bank cards, pay television systems, secure identity products, secure storage media, and other electronic systems and components. Many of the world’s leading security standards include requirements that devices be protected against DPA and related attacks.

Cryptography Research has developed a portfolio of more than 55 patents covering countermeasures to DPA attacks, with additional patent applications pending worldwide.

About Cryptography Research

Cryptography Research, Inc. (CRI), a division of Rambus Inc., is a leader in semiconductor security research and development. Established by internationally renowned cryptographer Paul Kocher, CRI develops and licenses innovative technologies in areas including tamper resistance, content protection, anti-counterfeiting, network security, and financial services. Over five billion security products are made each year under license from CRI. Security systems designed by CRI scientists and engineers protect hundreds of billions of dollars in commerce annually. Additional information is available at www.cryptography.com.

About Rambus Inc.

Rambus is one of the world’s premier technology licensing companies. As a company of inventors, Rambus focuses on the development of technologies that enrich the end-user experience of electronic systems. Its breakthrough innovations and solutions in semiconductors, lighting and display, and security help industry-leading companies bring superior products to market. Rambus licenses both its world-class patent portfolio, as well as its family of leadership and industry-standard solutions. Founded in 1990, Rambus has offices in California, North Carolina, Ohio, India, Germany, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. Additional information is available at www.rambus.com.

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