Security Management for Mission-Critical Networks
The KEYNETT Secure Management Application enables key management, configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of a large, global network of Cipher XT encryption units from a single location
All key management messages are secured using the ANSI X9 banking security standards that define 'prudent business practices' for the banking community. All other sensitive commands are encrypted using a secure SNMP protocol. These high security measures facilitate central management, while maintaining optimum security.
KEYNET fully meets the high availability requirements of mission-critical networks. Using the SNMP protocol, KEYNET can receive errors and alarms from the Cipher X or proactively poll the units to determine their status. This status information can also be sent to an enterprise management application, such as HP's OpenView or Tivioli's NetView, to integrate the Cipher X into the overall network management scheme. For disaster recovery or network outage conditions, a hot-standby KEYNET, complete with a replicated database, can be positioned to take over if the primary KEYNET is unavailable.
KEYNET has an intuitive graphical user interface (GUI) making it very easy to use. Units are added or deleted to key groups by simply dragging and dropping Cipher X icons. Key distribution occurs automatically based on the key management map topology, enabling network managers to rekey a large network quickly. Color-coded indicators on each managed Cipher X quickly conveys network status at a glance. Further troubleshooting is performed through audit logs and remote diagnostics.
The KEYNET architecture combines the benefits of low-cost and open systems with anti-tamper, hardware security. The application server platform is based on Microsoft's Windows NT and uses Microsoft's SQL Server database. Report writing and management tools for these Microsoft products enable customization of the KEYNET system. For optimum security, however, the anti-tamper hardware is recommended to prevent a broad range of software attacks by hackers, viruses, etc. The KEYNET system stores all plain text keys and encrypts all data in the anti-tamper Security Vault. All security related information is automatically erased if the Security Vault is attacked.
Key Benefits
- Drag and drop user interface simplifies adding and deleting units and forming key groups
- Encrypted SNMP sets prevent spoofing attacks by hackers
- Status at a glance is displayed via color-coded icons on the key management map
- Low cost platform based on Windows NT application server
- Anti-tamper, hardware-based Security Vault protects keys from physical compromise
- Hot-standby mode provides restoral for mission-critical networks
Application
Management of Cipher X secure communication systems
Encryption
ANSI X9.52 Triple DES
Security Standards
ANSI X9.52, ANSI X9.9, FIPS 46, FIPS 140-1, FIPS 170
Network Protocol Support
SNMP MIB II
Customer Support
90 day software warranty
1 year Security Vault warranty
Extended support and maintenance contracts available
Recommended System
KEYNETT for Windows NT
- 300 MHz Pentium computer
- 128MB RAM (minimum)
- 4GB free hard disk space
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
- Microsoft SQL Server 6.5 database
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Microsoft Windows NT and Microsoft SQL Server are trademarks and products of Microsoft Corporation.