TCC Launches Cipher X 7200
Internet Protocol Network Encryptor
Adding to TCC’s CipherONE Optimized Network Encryption Family of Network Security Systems
CONCORD, MA, January 18, 2000 - Technical Communications Corporation (NASDAQ Small Cap: TCCO), a leader in securing mission-critical communication networks, today announced the launch and immediate availability of the Cipher X 7200 Internet Protocol (IP) Encryptor. The Cipher X 7200 is the newest member of TCC’s CipherONE (Optimized Network Encryption) family of high speed network security systems that provide leading edge encryption, authentication and firewall protection for internetworking applications.
The Cipher X 7200 IP Encryptor, supported by TCC’s KEYNET network security management system, offers centrally managed end-to-end security across IP Wide Area Networks (WANs) and provides one of the most advanced IP security solutions available. The Cipher X 7200 provides superior protection for mission critical voice, data and video communications for the banking, financial, pharmaceutical, and health industries, as well as for government departments or agencies. Designed to meet FIPS 140-1 level 3 standards, the Cipher X 7200 also features Triple DES encryption and vault protected keys.
TCC is a leader in securing highly sensitive military and government networks. Now, TCC has combined high quality, strong encryption technology with ease-of-use management to create IP based VPNs that protect the growing number of commercial, financial and corporate WAN applications requiring a strong level of security.
The Cipher X 7200 Encryptor implements the Triple DES algorithm, conforming to the ANSI X9.52. The Cipher X 7200 encrypts and authenticates only the user’s IP data, thereby providing transparent, end to end network security. The Cipher X 7200 accepts IP packets from router or LAN and preserves the routing information present in the IP header. The user data from the original IP packet is then encrypted and authenticated using Triple DES encryption, the strongest encryption available. The Cipher X 7200 IP Encryptor operates on Ethernet networks and supports up to 1024 simultaneous virtual IP circuits.
TCC’s CipherONE family includes KEYNET, a comprehensive centralized security management system. KEYNET provides the means to upgrade keys, monitor system status, and change system configuration electronically from a central location. Further, with KEYNET new software upgrades can be downloaded to remote Cipher X 7200’s. The KEYNET Network Security System can simultaneously and remotely manage all of TCC’s Cipher X products on a network, including mixed Frame Relay and IP networks. The advantages of KEYNET are both the ease and capabilities it offers the user and the resulting lower cost of operations.
Bernard Woesten, Director of Marketing, stated, "With the Cipher X 7200 IP Encryptor we have a new strong product in our line of CipherONE Network Security System offerings for both commercial enterprises and government institution encryption security markets. The CipherONE family of encryption products, which also include our KEYNET Network Security Management system and our Cipher X 7100 Triple-DES Frame Relay Encryptor, provides optimized network encryption system performance at a significantly reduced cost. These CipherONE products are expected to be attractive to enterprises of any size where strong encryption security is very important. "
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The Cipher X 7200 IP Encryptor with Triple-DES encryption provides secure Internet Protocol (IP) based communications for banking and financial institutions, insurance companies, government institutions, healthcare providers and pharmaceutical manufacturers that place a high value on maintaining the confidentiality of their transmitted data, voice, video, or any other media communications.
About Technical Communications Corporation
Technical Communications Corporation's products and systems secure mission-critical networks for governments, corporations and financial institutions around the world. With over 35 years of experience, TCC is the trusted supplier for organizations that place a high value on their data and its successful transmission.
CipherONE and Cipher X are trademarks of Technical Communications Corporation. Other brand and product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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