Press ReleaseJetSetPoker.com Engages Cigital to Assess Reliability and Security of Random Number GeneratorUnpredictability, Randomness of Card Shuffling and Dealing ConfirmedDULLES, Va., December 03, 2003—Cigital, Inc., the leading provider of software quality management (SQM) solutions, today confirmed the reliability and security of the random number generator (RNG) used by JetSetPoker to shuffle and deal cards in its online card room. Cigital conducted an in-depth analysis of the RNG's data stream and entropy sources as well as the procedural methods used by JetSetPoker to ensure the integrity of the RNG's output. Unable to break the RNG using standard methods, Cigital subjected JetSetPoker's RNG to a battery of state-of-the-practice tests, including the FIPS 140-1 test, the Marsaglia Die-Hard test and the Berlekamp-Massey examination. The JetSetPoker RNG passed those tests, exhibiting no statistical weaknesses. "For gaming companies, the generation of reliable random numbers is an absolute necessity," said Gary McGraw, Ph.D., chief technology officer at Cigital. "We were impressed with the design of JetSetPoker's RNG and applaud its use of a sound entropy extraction algorithm applied to multiple entropy sources. After extensive analysis and testing, we are confident that JetSetPoker's RNG exceeds industry standards and consistently provides statistically random sequences when shuffling and dealing hands. This should provide JetSetPoker.com players with a fair and enjoyable gaming experience." "We are absolutely committed to providing top-tier fairness and security to our players" states Cassandra Ando, marketing vice president for JetSetPoker. "Our decision to engage Cigital was driven by our desire for an expert, third-party certification of our card randomness and fundamental game integrity, which are the cornerstones of our business. Cigital's world-class reputation and recognized expertise in testing similar gaming systems made them the natural choice." About JetSetPoker JetSetPoker (www.jetsetpoker.com) is a destination online poker card room for some of the best interactive multi-player poker games and tournaments catering to a worldwide clientele. The exclusive and proprietary software offers unique games such as multi-player Pai Gow Poker, user-friendly features and flagship customer service. Besides offering dynamic multi-table tournaments, JetSetPoker.com also offers Texas Hold 'em, Omaha and Omaha High/Low with more games to be added in the near future. About Cigital Founded in 1992 on the simple, compelling premise that software must work, Cigital (www.cigital.com) helps drive down the cost of building quality software. Our software quality management (SQM) solutions assure, audit and improve software quality throughout the development lifecycle. Cigital's experts combine proprietary technology and processes with in-depth industry experience to enable companies to repeatedly develop and deliver better software faster while improving software reliability, security and performance. The Company is headquartered in Northern Virginia with additional offices in Boston. For more information on Cigital, please visit http://www.cigital.com.
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