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FEMA-certified solution
Pointing out that u.warn CBC supports the Commercial
Mobile Alert System (C-interface) to communicate with
FEMA's Federal Alert Gateway, Auerbach explained that
the FEMA certification means any authority or mobile net-
timaco, a global IT security solutions provider, work operator can choose Utimaco as a supplier for a Com-
created u.warn Cell Broadcast Center (CBC) to mercial Mobile Alert System, Wireless Emergency Alerts
provide a fast, cost-efficient way to deliver mass and Public Warning Systems, especially but not limited to
U messaging to mobile phone users. The compa- 5G networks. In addition, he stated, participating users and
ny disclosed that the U.S. Federal Emergency Management mobile networks will find the solution easy to activate and
Agency certified its Commercial Mobile Service Provider deploy. Utimaco noted that u.warn CBC uses "write once,
(CMSP) Gateway, which connects u.warn to the U.S. publish to all" technology, for example, to broadcast and de-
federal alert system. The solution is used by more than 1 liver real-time location-based alerts within seconds, while
billion people and over 20 countries, according to Stefan providing high-caliber cell site resolution.
Auerbach, CEO at Utimaco.
In addition, the company stated, u.warn CBC connects to
Auerbach noted that Utimaco specializes in on-premises all RAN (Radio Access Networks) vendors including Eric-
and cloud-based hardware security modules (HSMs), which sson, Nokia, Huawei, ZTE, Siemens, Motorola, and other
comprise the backbone for enterprise-scale cybersecurity. established vendors. Utimaco also affirmed its obligation
to keep up with changes in the protocols made by the RAN
"These HSMs enable the key generation, data protection vendors, assuring continuous operation of the system and
and identity management that secure our digital lives," he verifying every message reaches its destination.
said. "Another key element of Utimaco's solution portfolio
is telecommunication compliance solutions used by gov- Global HSM leader
ernments and companies around the world." An ABI Research study, published in March 2022, named
Public warning solutions suite Utimaco a top HSM implementer globally, attributing its
success to the company's diverse range of HSM solutions
Auerbach also mentioned that Utimaco has made strate- that, researchers pointed out, are widely available for gen-
gic acquisitions as it has grown, which have enabled it to eral purpose and payments applications.
expand into telecommunication compliance solutions, key
management, Public Key Infrastructure, Public Warning "In terms of available security algorithms, Utimaco offers
Systems. In fact, he added, the company recently deployed the whole gamut of cryptographic capabilities in encryp-
a warning system to Ukraine, pro bono, at the start of the tion, key authentication, hashes, named curves, and RNG.
current conflict there. Importantly, within its crypto API offering is the possibil-
ity for clients to load their own proprietary algorithms," re-
Describing u.warn as a public warning suite of products searchers wrote, noting that the HSMs are easy to config-
that caters to governments, enterprises and other organiza- ure and that clients can change applications throughout the
tions in need of emergency mass communication systems, HSM's lifetime of use. This flexibility allows for a natural
Auerbach said the solution is highly adaptable and func- extension into cloud deployments, Utimaco is based in
tions in numerous delivery channels, including cell broad- Aachen, Germany and Campbell, Calif., and employs more
cast, location-based SMS, customized apps, desktop alerts, than 550 employees. The company continues to focus on
email and more. innovation, adding new use cases to its product suite, in-
cluding Internet of Things and crypto-agility capabilities
"u.warn CBC was developed according to 3GPP/ATIS stan- for post-quantum computing.
dards," Auerbach said, noting that the system has been used
successfully for two decades and deployed in four conti-
nents. The ability to support simultaneous delivery of text Company: Utimaco
messages in real time to millions of mobile users within a Product: u.warn Cell Broadcast Center
specified geographical area enables u.warn CBC to deliver
mass messaging at scale without requiring extra network Website: https://utimaco.com
bandwidth, he added. Contact: hsm@utimaco.com

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