SafeNet, Inc., a global leader in information security, announced today
the availability of the KG-340, its Type 1 SONET/SDH Encryptor for the
protection of classified information sent over high-speed U.S.
Government networks. It is the only encryptor of its kind in existence.
Developed under the National Security Agency’s
(NSA) Commercial COMSEC Evaluation Program (CCEP), the KG-340 is the
latest innovation in high-performance transport encryption for optical
networks up to 10Gbps speeds.
“SafeNet celebrates its 25th
anniversary this year, and the KG-340 is another milestone in the company’s
long history of providing government and high grade data protection
solutions to the world’s most security
conscious organizations,” said Jim Summers,
senior vice president and general manager of SafeNet’s
Government Solutions Division. “The KG-340
underscores SafeNet’s commitment to providing
leading-edge security technologies to this critical community of Type 1
communications users."
Because of its superior security capabilities, the KG-340 is expected to
be deployed by the U.S. Government's Intelligence Communities,
Department of Defense, and civilian agencies to protect classified
communications traversing the information grid. The KG-340 provides
full-duplex hardware-accelerated encryption with HAIPE compliant key
exchange.
“The KG-340 operates at the SONET/SDH layer,
delivering low latency security with no overhead generation, ideal for
high bandwidth circuits,” said Jay
Lindenauer, SafeNet’s Director of Engineering
for Transport Encryption. “The KG-340 is a
flexible platform that will enable SafeNet to deliver new encryption
solutions to customers as their network security needs evolve.”
About SafeNet, Inc.
SafeNet is a global leader in information security. Founded 25 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. UBS, Nokia, Fujitsu, Hitachi, Bank of
America, Adobe, Cisco Systems, Microsoft, Samsung, Texas Instruments,
the U.S. Departments of Defense and Homeland Security, the U.S. Internal
Revenue Service and scores of other customers entrust their security
needs to SafeNet. In 2007, SafeNet was taken private by Vector Capital.
For more information, visit www.safenet-inc.com.
Editor's Note: SafeNet is a registered trademark of SafeNet, Inc.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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