Microsemi Hosts 4th Annual Security Forum on October 1 to Address Rapidly Evolving Cyber Security Threats

ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Sept. 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC), a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today announced it will be hosting its fourth annual one-day Security Forum to address the most challenging security issues facing companies as cyber security and other serious threats continue to evolve in today's Internet of Things (IoT) world. Microsemi's Security Forum will be held on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015 from 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. EDT at the Hilton Baltimore BWI Airport Hotel, located at 1739 West Nursery Road in Linthicum Heights, Maryland.

"In today's connected world with the increasing threat of cyber hack attacks, it's essential for our customers in every vertical market to proactively protect their devices, intellectual property, systems and sensitive company information from security vulnerabilities. Our Security Forum will highlight how Microsemi is securing embedded systems from silicon to software," said Paul Quintana, director of vertical marketing for defense, security and computing at Microsemi. "The Security Forum will also highlight our innovative products and technologies addressing today's most challenging security concerns."

During the Security Forum, Microsemi's technical experts will provide an overview of the company's newest product advancements and custom solutions for the embedded systems industry, as well as share details on its recently announced Security Center of Excellence. Microsemi's experts will also explore specific target applications for the industry, such as software-defined radio and radar/electronic warfare, focusing on the demanding security and anti-tamper requirements necessary in today's world. In addition, the event will include special keynotes from experts at the Information Assurance Directorate (IAD) and the Anti-Tamper Executive Agent (ATEA). The full agenda and more information on the speakers are available at http://www.microsemi.com/security-forum-2015.

Microsemi's rich heritage in security technologies originated with its long-term efforts in providing high-grade security solutions for defense-based applications, with a focus on cryptography and security firmware, software and hardware solutions for the most challenging information assurance and anti-tamper needs. The company's capabilities have expanded significantly over time to also include the industry's most secure field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) with differential power analysis (DPA)-certified countermeasures and layered cryptographic controls, allowing for true supply chain assurance and system authentication. Microsemi's security solutions include cryptography and the company's enhanced WhiteboxCRYPTO™ software providing even greater security, anti-tamper and key management IP, secure and rugged solid state drives (SSDs) protecting data at rest, secure synchronous time-generating solutions to protect critical communications infrastructure, and Ethernet security products to protect data in motion.

Microsemi's Security Forum is specifically designed for system-level architects, research and development engineers, design and component engineers, and other industry professionals seeking the latest innovations in the unique, evolving security market. The Security Forum is open to the company's customers, as well as other industry architects and engineers interested in the latest security solutions. Media inquiries can be accommodated prior to or following the event. For more information or to register, visit http://www.microsemi.com/microsemi-security-forum?cm_mid=4902762&cm_crmid=434f1f0a-8187-e411-9a27-005056ae010b&cm_medium=email. For questions, email Microsemi at [email protected].

About Microsemi's Defense and Security Product Portfolio
Microsemi is a provider of defense and security products and services, including secure FPGAs and system-on-chips (SoCs), secure SSDs, security software, anti-tamper solutions, FIPS-197 certified 1 Gigabit Ethernet and 10 Gigabit Ethernet PHYs with AES-256 MACsec support (IEEE 802.1AEbw-2013). Microsemi security services include risk assessment, protection planning, red teaming, blue teaming, security engineering and side channel analysis and mitigation. For more information about Microsemi's portfolio for defense applications, visit http://www.microsemi.com/applications/defense. For more information on Microsemi's security capabilities, visit http://www.microsemi.com/applications/security. 

About Microsemi
Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC) offers a comprehensive portfolio of semiconductor and system solutions for communications, defense & security, aerospace and industrial markets. Products include high-performance and radiation-hardened analog mixed-signal integrated circuits, FPGAs, SoCs and ASICs; power management products; timing and synchronization devices and precise time solutions, setting the world's standard for time; voice processing devices; RF solutions; discrete components; security technologies and scalable anti-tamper products; Ethernet solutions; Power-over-Ethernet ICs and midspans; as well as custom design capabilities and services. Microsemi is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, Calif., and has approximately 3,600 employees globally. Learn more at www.microsemi.com.

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