SafeNet

SafeNet is a global leader in information security.

SafeNet 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.

SafeNet technology is the de facto standard in remote access client software and the market leader in USB authentication tokens that eliminate user names and passwords; SSL acceleration devices providing fast and secure online transactions; software security, and licensing products preventing software piracy; high-assurance security products; and SecureIP Technology licensed to Internet infrastructure manufacturers, service providers, and security vendors.

Chris Fedde (President & COO) :

Chris Fedde was named President and Chief Operating Officer of SafeNet in October 2006. Throughout his tenure at SafeNet, which began in February of 2001 as Director of Corporate Product Management and Business Development, Mr. Fedde has been a key contributor to building the company's security presence in the Federal Government and the financial community. During this time, SafeNet has seen a significant increase in demand for the company's technology solutions and managed services.

Prior to coming to SafeNet, Mr. Fedde was Director of Secure Products at Harris Corporation, where he started the security business and led its growth into a business unit. Mr. Fedde was responsible for the general management of the custom ASIC security business and turnkey secure systems in addition to managing the business development and engineering departments. The business was particularly successful with customers requiring very high levels of security, including the U.S. Government.

Before his employment at Harris, Mr. Fedde was the Engineering Manager at Motorola, developing wireless two-way products for the global markets. He holds several patents related to wireless technologies. Mr. Fedde received a BSEE degree from the University of Iowa.