Diversinet Receives FIPS 140-2 Security Validation, Marking First
mHealth Platform to Reach This Milestone
MobiSecure Platform Enables Healthcare Organizations to
Address Trend Toward More Stringent Security Standards
TORONTO, Oct. 16, 2012 /CNW/ - Diversinet Corp. (TSXV:
DIV) (OTCQB: DVNTF), a leader in secure mobile health that "Powers
Care Coordination through Mobility," has been awarded Federal
Information Processing Standards (FIPS) 140-2 validation by the
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for its
MobiSecure® technology.
This certification validates the security technology
underpinning the company's MobiSecure mobile health platform. The
milestone marks Diversinet's mHealth platform as the first with
built-in FIPS 140-2-grade security. FIPS 140-2 specifications
exceed HIPAA requirements.
NIST has validated Diversinet's Java cryptographic module and
Java Crypto Module for Mobile under FIPS 140-2, Security
Requirements for Cryptographic Modules - a rigorous testing program
administered by NIST and the Communications Security Establishment
Canada (CSEC).
The FIPS 140-2 validation, a recognized North American standard
for proper use of encryption, is required for use in U.S. and
Canadian government communications systems to protect sensitive
data. Thus, Diversinet customers can be confident in having
state-of-the-art security while taking full advantage of the
Diversinet mHealth platform and solutions, which enhance
communications, care coordination and outcomes while reducing
costs.
The important third-party endorsement puts Diversinet ahead of
the pack as government efforts to protect personal health
information are building with greater adoption of mHealth
solutions. For example, in a recent movement toward higher security
standards, in September, the HIT Policy Committee, which advises
the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, called for
requiring multi-factor authentication for applications involving
remote access to patient information. If approved, this requirement
will take effect in 2015 with Stage 3 of the HITECH Act's
meaningful use incentive program.
"FIPS 140-2 validation of our technology is a milestone not only
for Diversinet but also for the mobile health industry," said Dr.
Hon Pak, Diversinet CEO. "Healthcare
organizations that use Diversinet-powered mHealth solutions to
promote care coordination are future-proofing the mobility and
security elements of their applications."
Pak added: "The FIPS seal of approval demonstrates how
Diversinet is leading the trend toward greater exchange and
protection of personal health information, fueled by increasing
smartphone and tablet usage and popularity of
bring-your-own-device, or BYOD, policies. Multi-factor
authentication is one of several advanced features embedded in our
platform to safeguard patient information at rest and in transit.
Other security measures we provide include a patented encryption
technique to prevent cloning and double encryption to thwart
phishing."
Indicating the attractiveness of the FIPS validation, AirStrip
Technologies, Inc. announced in February that it selected
Diversinet and its security software development kits (SDKs) to
enable the company to serve U.S. government entities, such as
military hospitals. AirStrip cited the fact that Diversinet was
well on the road toward FIPS validation as a catalyst for the
relationship.
About Diversinet
Diversinet Corp. (TSX Venture: DIV, OTCQB: DVNTF) is answering the
challenges of today's healthcare landscape with a secure enterprise
mobile healthcare platform and integrated solutions. This
technology can be leveraged and customized quickly to meet the
ever-changing needs of healthcare organizations and patients -
driving patient-provider and payer communications and improving
outcomes while lowering costs. Learn more about Diversinet at
www.diversinet.com
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