ZTE First Chinese Telecom Vendor to Receive Security Validation from US NIST

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ZTE Corporation (0763.HK, 000063.SZ), a leading global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions today announced it has received validation from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) in regards to 140-2 Cryptographic Algorithm Validation Program (CAVP) in wireless infrastructure equipment. ZTE is the first Chinese telecom provider ever to receive the NIST FIPS 140-2 security validation.

“The success of ZTE’s FIPS CAVP validation indicates the high assurance of the algorithm implementations on these products and ATSEC will continue to work with ZTE on FIPS CMVP testing and validation.”

Falling under the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), NIST is the federal technology agency that works with the industry to develop and apply technology, measurements, and standards by issuing Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) certificates. As the latest certificate stands (version FIPS140-2), any product with a cryptographic module being purchased in the U.S. requires FIPS validation from NIST.

After ZTE selected a cryptographic library as part of its unified platform, a FIPS validation process was then conducted by ATSEC, an accredited laboratory in the U.S. under the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP). Cryptographic libraries are commonly used on ZTE’s wireless infrastructure products for security purposes and feedback showed ATSEC was pleased to see ZTE pass a strict set of tests in a very short period of time.

Mr. Yan Liu, managing director, ATSEC China, said: “The success of ZTE’s FIPS CAVP validation indicates the high assurance of the algorithm implementations on these products and ATSEC will continue to work with ZTE on FIPS CMVP testing and validation.”

“ZTE has been providing products and services to more than 500 carriers across more than 140 countries and transparency is the key to maintaining trusted business relationships,” said Mr. Cheng Lixin, CEO, ZTE USA. “As we expand in the U.S., we’re committed to work with U.S. carriers, the FCC and the U.S. government to meet their security standards and requirements and deliver best-in-class products which are reliable and secure.”

About ZTE

ZTE is a leading global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions with the most comprehensive product range covering virtually every sector of the wireline, wireless, service and terminals markets. The company delivers innovative, custom-made products and services to over 500 operators in more than 140 countries, helping them to meet the changing needs of their customers while achieving continued revenue growth. ZTE’s 2009 revenue led the industry with a 36% increase to USD 8,820.7 million. ZTE commits 10 percent of its revenue to research and development and takes a leading role in a wide range of international bodies developing emerging telecoms standards. A company with sound corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, ZTE is a member of the UN Global Compact. ZTE is China’s only listed telecom manufacturer, publicly traded on both the Hong Kong and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges (H share stock code: 0763.HK / A share stock code: 000063.SZ). For more information, please visit www.zte.com.cn.