SafeNet to Launch Unique Enterprise Security Processor at Industry Conferences

SafeNet to Announce the OEM Product at Embedded Systems Boston and Linley Group Seminar

BALTIMORE, Maryland, September 6, 2005 – SafeNet, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFNT), setting the standard for information security, today announced that SafeNet will launch a first-of-its-kind secure communications processor during the week of September 12, 2005 while exhibiting at Embedded Systems Boston and the Linley Group Seminar "Designing Security in Networking Systems".

Embedded Systems Boston

SafeNet will be exhibiting at the Embedded Systems Show, taking place from September 13-14, 2005 at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, Massachusetts. Visit us at Booth #1128.

Linley Group Seminar, Designing Security in Networking Systems

SafeNet's Director of Research and Development for the OEM/Networking Division, Bart Stevens, will be presenting at the Linley Group Seminar on Designing Enterprise Security Processor Architecture. The Linley Group Seminar is being held on September 16, 2005 at the Doubletree Hotel in San Jose, California. To register for this event, please click here: http://www.linleygroup.com/seminars.html.

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 QuickSec security software, SafeXcel hardware security processors and silicon-proven semiconductor IP. This complete security platform enables vendors to build complete network security solutions while reducing total cost and time to market.

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.

"Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995

The statements contained in this release, which are not historical facts, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements are subject to uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in or implied by forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are included but are not limited to those listed in SafeNet's periodic reports and registration statements filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company assumes no obligation to update information concerning its expectations.

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