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Security solution from Sectra approved by NATO

9/15/2011 2:30 AM EST - SECTRA

Officials who handle sensitive NATO information can now use Sectra’s voice crypto, Sectra Panthon, to protect their telephone calls from eavesdropping, following NATO’s approval of the voice crypto for communication at the security level Restricted[1]. Earlier this year, Sectra Panthon was approved by the Dutch National Agency for...
“Approval from NATO is an additional stamp of quality for Sectra Panthon. The...

Sectra to simplify key management in Tetra

4/29/2011 3:00 AM EST - SECTRA

The Swedish Defense Materiel Administration, FMV, has ordered a server solution from Sectra, which will comprise wireless distribution of cryptographic keys. The solution will be used by public safety functions and the Swedish Armed Forces in the national radio system, Rakel. The wireless distribution will facilitate the use of security functions that protect sensitive information from...

Sectra Panthon approved by Dutch security authority on security level Restricted

4/11/2011 3:00 AM EST - SECTRA

Sectra Panthon, Sectra’s new communication solution for customers that wish to utilize a smartphone to make secure telephone calls, has been approved by the Dutch security authorities on security level[1] Restricted. Government agencies that subject products to security requirements can thus allow officials who handle sensitive...
The development of cellular phones of increasing similarity to computers means...

Sectra receives major order as Sweden strengthens its security

1/27/2011 2:30 AM EST - SECTRA

FMV, the Swedish Defense Materiel Administration, has ordered more products for encrypted telephony from Sectra. The products will be used by the Swedish Defense Forces and the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency, where work to increase security and protect sensitive information against new threats will continue. The order value totals SEK 36 million (€ 4 million).
The order comprises Tiger XS and Tiger XS...

Sectra deploys new standard that facilitates European partnerships

9/27/2010 3:00 AM EST - SECTRA

Sectra, Europe’s leading supplier of secure telephony, has taken the strategic decision to adapt its secure voice communication products to the SCIP standard. Already by spring 2011, the Tiger and Panthon products will support SCIP.
“We will be the first company in the European market to offer products that support the SCIP standard for handling security-classified information at the Secret and Restricted...

EU selects Sectra as supplier of secure telephony

9/1/2010 3:00 AM EST - SECTRA

Sectra’s encryption system Tiger XS, approved for communications up to EU Secret, has been selected for secure telephony within the EU. The recently signed framework contract between Sectra and the Council of the European Union in Brussels is valid for a total period of four years. An initial order has been placed scheduled for delivery during the autumn of 2010.
“The framework contract with the Council of the...

Sectra speeds up Swedish network encryption

5/3/2010 2:30 AM EST - SECTRA

Sectra has been commissioned by FMV, the Swedish Defense Materiel Administration, to develop a high-speed crypto. The new crypto will protect sensitive information in national networks used by Swedish government authorities and defense forces. The speed is 10 Gbit/s, which is extremely faster than the encryption applied today. The order value is SEK 23 million.
Sectra’s high-speed crypto protects voice, data...

Secure tactical radio for peacekeeping forces

1/21/2010 3:01 AM EST - SECTRA

FMV, the Swedish Defense Materiel Administration, has placed an additional order for Sectra’s crypto for secure tactical radio. The encryption is used by Swedish peacekeeping forces to protect radio communications from eavesdropping. The order is worth SEK 8 million.
Sectra’s voice crypto for tactical radio protects radio communications between vehicles and troops in the field from eavesdropping. The crypto...

New voice crypto for European government authorities:Sectra Panthon protects all...

11/3/2009 3:00 AM EST - SECTRA

Sectra is launching the Panthon voice encryptor, which will enable European government authorities to protect all their sensitive telephone calls from eavesdropping. Panthon protects telephony up to the security level Restricted, and the new voice crypto will be unveiled at the Dutch IT security trade fair Infosecurity.nl on November 4 and 5.
Eavesdropping is a serious threat, and security awareness is rising...

Swedish Public Safety Network protected against eavesdropping

9/21/2009 3:00 AM EST - SECTRA

FMV, the Swedish Defense Materiel Administration, has placed an order for TETRA crypto from Sectra. The crypto solution will be used to protect calls from eavesdropping in Rakel, the Swedish Public Safety Network. Rakel is a new nationwide radio system used by public safety agencies such as the police, rescue services, customs, Coast Guard and the Defense Forces.
The TETRA crypto has been developed by Sectra in...

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