IronKey Inc., a provider of secure portable computing products and Internet security services, announced today a partnership with Safend, a global provider of endpoint data leak prevention (DLP) solutions for enterprises. The IronKey is now compatible with Safend Protector, providing the most secure USB flash drives to organizations worldwide.

IronKey USB flash devices feature some of the strongest hardware cryptography and authentication found in the market. IronKey is a dependable, high-performance and easy-to-use flash drive for enterprise users who must transport confidential data anytime, anywhere, on almost any platform. The IronKey’s hardware encryption and online protection services already meet or exceed best practice enterprise security standards for mobile devices. By seamlessly integrating with Safend Protector, IronKey gives IT administrators centralized management and control of the devices within an organization.

“We are very pleased that IronKey has chosen to integrate Safend’s endpoint security solution into their USB device and we feel this partnership reaffirms the continued quality and performance we build into all of our solutions,” said Susan Callahan, vice president of business development and marketing for Safend. “Our partnership with IronKey will allow organizations to safely utilize the IronKey USB secure flash drive throughout the enterprise and will further extend the benefits of Safend’s endpoint security technology.” Safend Solutions protect the confidential client data and company information residing on enterprise laptops and PCs from loss and theft by monitoring real-time traffic and controlling access to removable media and wireless ports by applying, highly-granular security policies over all physical devices. These devices include USB, Firewire, PCMCIA, wireless access points including WiFi, Bluetooth and IrDA, and removable storage devices such as CD/DVD-RWs, iPods, and flash drives.

“The use of insecure and unmanaged USB flash drives is one of the biggest security concerns of enterprise organizations,” said Steve Ryan, senior vice president of business development and sales at IronKey. “IronKey offers levels of security that are unmatched by any other USB flash drive available on the market today. By combining Safend Protector with the IronKey secure USB flash drive, we have created a solution that is fast, reliable and user-friendly, and is also easily managed across the enterprise.”

The IronKey is available in 1, 2 and 4 gigabyte capacities, and can be ordered online at http://www.ironkey.com/ as well as through numerous online retailers, such as AcademicSuperstore.com, Amazon.com, Buy.com, CircutCity.com, CompUSA.com, NewEgg.com, OfficeDepot.com, PCconnection.com, PCMall.com, Staples.com, TigerDirect.com and Zones.com.

About IronKey

IronKey products and services bring the power of authentication, encryption, identity management, and privacy to consumers and businesses around the world. We blend world-class security expertise with product design that emphasizes usability, simplicity, and accessibility. Founded in 2005, IronKey is privately held and based in Los Altos, CA. For more information, visit: http://www.ironkey.com/.

About Safend

Safend is a leading provider of endpoint data leakage prevention solutions that protect against corporate data loss via physical, wireless, and removable media ports while ensuring compliance with regulatory data security and privacy standards. Safend's solutions, available through resellers worldwide, are deployed by multinational enterprises, government agencies and small to mid-size companies across the globe. Founded in 2003, Safend is a privately held company funded by Elron Electronics (NASDAQ and TASE: ELRN), Intel Capital, and Walden Israel. Safend is headquartered in Tel Aviv with US headquarters in Philadelphia. For more information, visit http://www.safend.com/.