Sectéra Secure Module
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| Manufacturer | General Dynamics |
|---|---|
| Compatible networks | GSM, CDMA and Wi-Fi |
| Form factor | Bar |
| Dimensions | 1.3" x 3.2" x 4.9" |
| Weight | 12 oz. |
| Operating system | Microsoft CE |
| Memory | 64MB - 128MB |
| Removable storage | microSD, up to 2GB |
| Battery | Lithium-Ion |
| Display | TFT QVGA Color 2.8 inches 64k colors |
| Connectivity | USB, Serial |
Sectéra is a family of National Security Agency approved secure voice and data communications products made by General Dynamics. [1] Devices in the family can use either the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) or SCIP to provide Type 1 encryption, with communication levels classified up to Top Secret. The devices are activated with a Personal Identification Number (PIN).
Sectéra Secure Module
The Sectéra Secure Module is a device that can provide encryption of both voice and data. It is used in the Sectéra Wireline Terminal for use with standard PSTN devices and has been incorporated into a slim module to use with a Motorola GSM cell phone. The module is placed between the battery and the body of the phone. The phone may be used as a regular GSM phone when the security module is not activated by the PIN.
Sectéra Edge
Another member of the Sectéra family, Sectéra Edge, is a smart phone that supports both classified and unclassified voice and data communication, including access to the SIPRNET. The Sectera Edge costs approximately $3,000.
The Sectera Edge was developed by General Dynamics and L-3 under an $18 million contract from the National Security Agency. Available since mid-2008, it is already used by tens of thousands of employees in the intelligence community and the Defense, Homeland Security, and State Departments among others. [4]
The Sectera Edge has been reported to be the smartphone used by President Barack Obama, replacing his BlackBerry,[1] [2] which has earned it the nickname "BarackBerry".[3][4]
Sectéra Wireline Terminal
The Sectéra Wireline Terminal interfaces between a standard telephone and the local exchange to the PSTN. It is connected by standard RJ11 jack. The device cannot be used to communicate without a connected telephone.
Sectéra vIPer Phone
Sectéra VoIP phone provide both non-secure and secure, end-to-end Voice over IP and PSTN networks.
External links
References
- ^ http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7834460.stm
- ^ http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/01/23/obama-may-carry-top-secret-pda/
- ^ http://technology.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/tech_and_web/article5581548.ece
- ^ http://www.infoworld.com/article/09/01/22/Obama_plans_to_keep_his_BlackBerry_1.html?source=NLC-SEC&cgd=2009-01-25
