SafeNet to Launch New Enterprise Security Processor at Network Systems Design Conference

New SafeXcel-5150 Enterprise Security Processor Targets 100 Megabits per Second Fast Ethernet Bandwidth

BALTIMORE, Maryland, October 13, 2005 – SafeNet, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFNT), setting the standard for information security, today announced that SafeNet will launch the next generation of it's enterprise security processor, the SafeXcel-5150, at the Network Systems Design Conference (NSDC), in San Jose, California.

Broadening SafeNet's suite of cost-effective security processors, the SafeXcel-5150 features full-duplex 100 Mbit/s performance for small packets, combining a powerful RISC processor and fastpath inline security packet processing on a single chip. Built for the requirements of the SME security gateway market, the SafeXcel-5150 targets appliances designed for Fast Ethernet 100 Mbit/s throughput.

The new Enterprise Security Processor is a key component of SafeNet's fully integrated security solutions for OEMs in telecommunications, SME, SOHO, and Semiconductor markets. SafeNet OEM products include SafeXcel security processors, QuickSec security software and silicon-proven semiconductor IP. This complete security platform enables vendors to build next-generation network security solutions while reducing total cost and time to market.

SafeNet will be exhibiting in booth #217 at the NSD on October 19 and 20 at the Parkside Hall in San Jose, California.

For more information about SafeNet's suite of security processors, please visit http://www.safenet-inc.com/products/chips/index.asp

About SafeNet, Inc.
SafeNet is a global leader in information security. Founded more than 20 years ago, the company provides complete security utilizing its encryption technologies to protect communications, intellectual property and digital identities, and offers a full spectrum of products including hardware, software, and chips. ARM, Bank of America, NetGear, the Departments of Defense and Homeland Security, Adobe, Samsung, Texas Instruments, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service and scores of other customers entrust their security needs to SafeNet. For more information, visit www.safenet-inc.com.