Crypto AG - Information Security Systems

Crypto AG is one of the leading providers of information and communication security solutions for all prevalent information and communication technologies. A comprehensive portfolio of support services guarantees autonomous operation and high availability over the system’s entire lifetime. For more than 55 years, Crypto AG has been the supplier of choice for defence organisations, presidencies, ministries and diplomatic services in over 130 countries. Founded in 1952, Crypto AG is a legally and financially independent company headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, and has regional offices in Abu Dhabi, Abidjan, Buenos Aires, Kuala Lumpur and Muscat.

The unique security architecture from Crypto AG

The highly developed security architecture from Crypto AG is based on multiple lines of defence to help support the customer organisation’s security policy. The most important elements include:

• Customer-specific secret algorithm basis
• Encryption in tamper-proof hardware security module
• Flexible algorithm structure
• Emanation-proof design (EMC/EMV/NEMP design and internal red-black separation)
• Security management (central/decentralised, offline/online) for definition, management and distribution of security data

Network security solutions from Crypto AG

Crypto AG provides security solutions for all common network technologies, protocols and bandwidths - they all guarantee maximum security and provide the highest possible troughput (up to 10 Gbps), minimal latency times and maximum availability.

Ethernet encryption

Ethernet plays a key role in the efficient transport of data directly from local area networks (LANs) to global broadband networks. With this technology, the data travel from LAN over optical fibre rings in a metropolitan network (MAN) and beyond to global networks (WAN) with no change of protocol. That means Ethernet is capable of transporting any mix of common applications simultaneously.

Storage security solutions

Storage Area Networks (SAN) that are used in data centres, disaster recovery or data backup centres, or that link these centres with each other, generally utilise Fibre Channel (FC) technology or of late, FC over Ethernet technology.

IT security solutions – IP VPN encryption

IP VPN encryption solutions from Crypto AG operate in tunnel mode protocol, a high-security method that also encrypts the original IP header so the identity of the sender and the receiver remains invisible. The IP VPN range comprises models for each bandwidth requirement for up to 100 Mbps. IP VPN security solutions from Crypto AG have triple-play capabilities (data, voice and video) and are compatible amongst each other. The new PDA-sized Crypto Mobile Client is an all-in-one solution is ideal for remote access while travelling. Documents and data can be stored in encrypted form on the cryptographically secure Flash memory, and encrypted e-mail can be sent and received.

Radio security solutions

Nowadays, radio communication takes place in an extremely broad frequency range and with differing reaches, operating modes and bandwidths. The flexible and universal MultiCom radio encryption platform from Crypto AG can be used for virtually all frequency ranges and operating modes. With its extremely robust and compact design, the platform can cover a broad range of military uses (stationary and mobile scenarios) and meet military requirements on criteria such as water-imperviousness, climate resistance, NEMP immunity and EMC.

Satellite security solutions

Satellite communication – SatCom – is the communication channel of choice in cases where the terrestrial telecommunication infrastructure is not available, e.g. in remote areas. Additionally, SatCom is an option if the terrestrial infrastructure does not allow enough bandwidth or there is a need to be mobile.

Deployable satellite security systems from Crypto AG contain the required components such as the satellite terminal, encryption unit, end device and accessories - all prewired and neatly packed into a single case or several cases - tailored exactly to customer’s requirements.