IronKey Shifts Mobile Computing Paradigm With Trusted Virtual Computing Environment

Secure and Managed Portable Workspace for Mobile Workers Enhances Endpoint Security and Preserves Investment in Computer Hardware

LOS ALTOS, California, January 21 - To help meet growing customer and market demand for a highly secure
computing environment for mobile workers, IronKey, the leader in secure and
managed portable computing, today launched its Trusted Virtual Computing
initiative to enable organizations to realize the cost-effective benefits of
virtualization without compromising security.

The new IronKey platform enables IronKey devices to provide a secure,
portable computing environment that meets the unique needs of remote workers,
corporate banking customers, as well as government and military users. The
IronKey solution not only improves the security of remote access, but can
also provide the basis for IT cost reduction across the enterprise or agency.

IronKey encapsulates the latest desktop virtualization technology in a
managed and secure portable device. By securing the user's applications, data
and associated workspace resources, IronKey offers a cost effective approach
for enterprises to enable mobile workers with a highly secure computing
environment. IronKey Trusted Virtual Computing offers an ideal way to provide
for business continuity and telework, enabling secure portable virtualization
even when network connections are lost, or bandwidth is limited. The solution
also addresses some of the hardest security problems, including protection
from root kits and commercial banking Trojans.

Virtualization, which has reduced cost, increased security and
availability and enabled more agile business responses in the datacenter, is
moving to the desktop. Now, IronKey helps to solve the remote desktop
challenges of the last decade. By taking desktop virtualization to the next
level and cutting the ties to the data center it removes reliance on
high-bandwidth network connections.

With the ability to run an entire desktop, including the operating
system, specific applications and files directly from an IronKey secure
portable computing device, customers can realize the benefits of
virtualization with minimal investment, and without compromising security.
IronKey delivers the same stringent security as found behind the corporate
firewall. IronKey empowers organizations to issue these secure devices in
lieu of laptops, and thereby significantly reduce IT costs.

    Key Components:

    - IronKey Multifunction Security Device-IronKey multifunction security
      device has the look and feel of a USB thumb drive, and is just as easy
      to use. Underlying this initiative, the IronKey portable multifunction
      computing device, provides the essential hardware-based security, user
      authentication, and high-performance architecture that enable secure
      portable virtualization solutions.

    - Application Validation in Hardware-The IronKey Cryptochip handles
      application validation using x.509 digital certificates in hardware
      that is manufactured through a secure supply chain.

    - Optimized Secure Storage-IronKey secure portable virtualization
      protects the virtualization payload, applications, and user data from
      unauthorized access with strong hardware encryption.

    - IronKey KeyOS-IronKey KeyOS(TM) firmware is optimized not only to meet
      the demands of virtualization security but also the performance
      requirements of portable desktops. IronKey KeyOS also prevents updates
      from getting on the device unless they are digitally signed by
      IronKey-ensuring that your payload is always what you think it is.

    - Strong Authentication for Network Access-The IronKey multifunction
      security devices contain an array of strong two-factor authentication
      technologies, allowing virtualized applications to authenticate
      themselves to corporate networks and VPNs.

    - Remote Management-Enterprise-class remote systems management adds
      another level of security.

"Trusted Virtual Computing shifts the mobile computing paradigm by
delivering workspaces on highly secure, portable devices and eliminating
reliance on high bandwidth to deliver the performance today's mobile
workforce requires," said David Jevans, CEO at IronKey. "We are committed to
helping organizations solve security challenges associated with mobile
access, data protection and malware threats. Many of our government and
enterprise customers have field operatives, as well as workers that regularly
telecommute, travel and need access to files and applications without
sacrificing performance or security. It is imperative to protect the
integrity of the information they carry without inhibiting productivity. We
can now provide these mobile workers with secure access to a complete virtual
desktop and applications wherever they are in the world."

IronKey Enterprise Solutions provide smooth integration with existing
systems and technologies. It also enables significant opportunities for
technology partners, integrators and developers to extend the applications of
the IronKey environment. IronKey provides integrated support for virtual
desktop software from industry leaders including Moka5 and RingCube. Unique,
IronKey-based virtual computing solutions have been developed in partnership
with industry leaders, including Lockheed Martin IronClad.

Social Media Destinations and Resources:

- Lockheed Martin and IronKey Introduce IronClad:
www.lockheedmartin.com/news/press_releases/2010/01-18-IronClad.html

- IronKey CEO Blog: blog.ironkey.com/

- IronKey Forum: https://forum.ironkey.com/

- Linked In: www.linkedin.com/companies/ironkey-inc

- About FIPS 140-2 validation: https://www.ironkey.com/FIPS140

- IronKey FIPS Certificate:
cs-www.ncsl.nist.gov/groups/STM/cmvp/documents/140-1/140crt/140crt1149.pdf

- IronKey Security Policy:
cs-www.ncsl.nist.gov/groups/STM/cmvp/documents/140-1/140sp/140sp1149.pdf

About IronKey:

IronKey is the global leader in providing secure and managed portable
storage, authentication, and trusted virtual computing solutions for mobile
workers. IronKey multifunction portable security devices, management software
and associated services are designed to meet the security, performance, and
privacy standards of the most demanding enterprise and government customers.
IronKey solutions range from IronKey Basic, the world's most secure USB flash
drive, to the IronKey Enterprise Virtual Desktop solution for carrying a
secure operating system and virtual desktop environment on a pocket-sized
device. IronKey works with industry leaders in virtualization, storage and
security, including Lockheed Martin, McAfee, MokaFive, RSA, RingCube and
VeriSign to extend the applications of its secure mobile computing platform.
IronKey products are FIPS 140-2, Level 3 validated. Thousands of customers
use IronKey, including Fortune 500 companies, enterprise organizations in
financial services, healthcare and legal markets, as well as government
agencies, including FEMA, NATO and DHS. For more information, please visit
www.IronKey.com.

Heidi Rosenberg of Nadel Phelan, Inc., +1-831-440-2405, heidi at nadelphelan.com, for IronKey