Next-generation data-at-rest encryption
solution is the only device of its type evaluated by
the U.K. National Cyber Security Centre for Top Secret and Secret
classified data
FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom, Sept. 12,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat U.K. Ltd., a
subsidiary of global communications company, Viasat Inc.,
(NASDAQ: VSAT), today announced that its U.K. designed and
manufactured next-generation data-at-rest cryptography solid state
drive (SSD), DARC-ssd™ 600, has been fully evaluated for the
protection of data up to Top Secret classification by the U.K.'s
National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). Data-at-rest technology
secures government devices that are stolen, lost or attacked,
protecting U.K. Ministry of Defence (MOD) and other sensitive
government data.
The U.K. NCSC completed its CAPS evaluation of the Viasat
DARC-ssd™ 600 for the protection of data at rest up to Top Secret
classification, making it the only hardware encrypted SSD using the
industry-standard interface and form factor to attain this status.
The DARC-ssd solution is now the only encryption device using a
Non-Volatile Memory Express (NVMe) interface and small form factor
(M.2) that can be used for Top Secret and below data, creating a
highly secure and flexible encryption solution for government
customers.
DARC-ssd™ 600 is designed to deliver significantly improved
performance compared to existing data at rest solutions, while
ensuring the highest levels of protection for both military and
government users. By using the industry standard NVMe interface and
common form factor M.2 2280, the DARC-ssd™ 600 allows customers to
upgrade older hardware and integrate next-generation encryption
with the latest commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) and tactical
military devices - laptops, desktops, tablets, servers, and
network-attached storage.
"Keeping data secure in an age when data breaches can cause
serious long-term repercussions is critical. As a longtime provider
of information assurance solutions to the U.K. government, we've
seen the evolution of encryption technology and the growing
challenge to ensure Top Secret and other sensitive data for
government users on their devices is as secure as possible," said
Hisham Awad, Managing Director of
Viasat U.K. "The DARC-ssd 600™ continues Viasat's decades-long
tradition of hardware encryption solutions offering the highest
possible level of accreditation to the U.K. armed forces and wider
government. We're excited to continue working with our
partners and direct U.K. government customers to provide advanced
data-at-rest capability to protect valuable U.K. government and
military data and enable secure integration with the latest
commercial and military devices."
The DARC-ssd 600™ uses Viasat's integrated military level
256-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) hardware with full drive
hardware encryption for all data and the operating system. Data is
decrypted upon bootup of the device with mandatory two-factor
authentication and then encrypted immediately when the device is
powered off. Unlike software encryption managed by the operating
system, this hardware encryption approach limits the impact on
overall device performance and manages secure authentication and
encryption within the hardware container itself, which decreases
the opportunity for tampering.
In addition, DARC-ssd™ is designed to offer quicker loading
times and lower power consumption, as well as a covert and seamless
user experience making it a highly effective data security solution
for defense customers that is available in capacities ranging from
256GB, 512GB and 1 terabyte (TB).
To learn more about Viasat's data-at-rest encryption devices,
visit the Viasat DAR solutions page.
About Viasat
Viasat is a global communications company
that believes everyone and everything in the world can be
connected. With offices in 24 countries around the world, our
mission shapes how consumers, businesses, governments and
militaries around the world communicate and connect. Viasat is
developing the ultimate global communications network to power
high-quality, reliable, secure, affordable, fast connections to
positively impact people's lives anywhere they are—on the ground,
in the air or at sea, while building a sustainable future in space.
On May 30, 2023, Viasat completed its
acquisition of Inmarsat, combining the teams, technologies and
resources of the two companies to create a new global
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Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains
forward-looking statements that are subject to the safe harbors
created under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements include statements
about Viasat's data-at-rest encryption solutions and the
DARC-SSD solution's benefits, features and capabilities including
quicker loading times, lower power consumption, and improved
performance compared to existing data at rest solutions. Readers
are cautioned that actual results could differ materially and
adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statements.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ include: risks
associated with contractual problems, encryption product defects,
manufacturing issues or delays, regulatory issues, technologies not
being developed according to anticipated schedules, or that do not
perform according to expectations; and increased competition and
other factors affecting the government and defense sectors
generally. In addition, please refer to the risk factors contained
in Viasat's SEC filings available at www.sec.gov, including
Viasat's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly
Reports on Form 10-Q. Readers are cautioned not to place undue
reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of
the date on which they are made. Viasat undertakes no obligation to
update or revise any forward-looking statements for any reason.
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