NIA - NATO Information Assurance

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Arbit Trust Gateway Ruggedized IC4STAR

The Arbit Trust Gateways eliminate the need to rely on manual processes which may circumvent security procedures due to busy operating hours, crisis or even malicious intent. By authenticating the source of all incoming data, the gateway prevents the receipt of data from rogue systems or even ‘piggyback’ information on approved transactions. The gateway performs as a secure platform with COTS and custom-checks functionality. The two inbuilt Arbit Data Diodes are connected in serial to create an isolated VOID network, only accessible from the high side through a diode. The VOID network stores all configuration and program code handling as read-only. It is impossible to attack or to change the system. System reboot restores the approved configuration and the Arbit certified program code.

The Arbit C4ISTAR ruggedised gateway supports and automates your data management as your trusted portal for import and export of data. Supporting automated and manual release and import of data, it’s built on hardware-based Data Diode technology which guarantees continued network separation with no possible backflow.

The Ruggedized version is built to operate in the battlefield under the most challenging conditions. All units are 1U 19”/2 and a full gateway is only 3U (UPS and power supply excluded) equipped with NATO standard connectors and designed for vehicle mount. The C4ISTAR Gateway is designed as a platform, enabling customisation of security profiles, filters and add-ons.

Additional Notes

All implementations of Arbit Trusted Gateway products must undergo an interconnection security accreditation, to ensure that operational objectives, risks and countermeasures are adequate to that particular use. The Arbit Trusted Gateway 10GbE products must be installed in accordance with product manuals, to ensure a valid security posture. Other system services, which may be required within an accreditation framework, should be considered with caution, and preferably be hosted on adjacent separate hardware.

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