BSI approves new security functions of atmedia network encryptors

The new firmware version 3.3 of the atmedia encryptors has been evaluated and approved by the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) for the transmission of classified data.

The approved firmware enables the atmedia encryption devices to encrypt data not only over layer 2 Ethernet but over any MPLS, IPv4 or IPv6 network at speeds from a few mbps up to 10 gbps with maximum security and reliability. The new IP mode is ideal for the encryption of any mobile or satellite communication. Optimizations developed by atmedia and realized in FPGA hardware guarantee high bandwidth efficiency and maximum data protection. The optional atmedia TFS mode additionally offers a complete protection against analysis of transmitted data and any kind of data leakage (data loss prevention). Data are protected in all transmission modes against manipulation and replay with AES-GCM.

The atmedia encryptors realize the network and encryption functionality with programmable FPGA hardware. All modules are completely developed and implemented by atmedia. The efficient use of FPGAs for data security is a significant quality feature. In the past, complex network functions like TFS or AES-GCM had to be implemented on crypto processors (ASICs), where an independent security evaluation had been insufficient or impossible at all. However, a complete evaluation of security devices is essential and a basic requirement for any approval by the BSI.

ATMedia GmbH's main area is secure and reliable data communication. As a market leader for high speed encryption in Germany, ATMedia is one of the few international companies that offer Gigabit class encryption devices. All ATMedia encryption products are developed and built in Germany. ATMedia is a privately owned and independent German company.

ATMedia GmbH
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66123 Saarbrücken
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Tel: +49 (0)681 842477
eMail: crypt@atmedia.de
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