Attention Business/Technology Editors:
U.S. Defense internet security policy expands market requirement for Kasten Chase's RASP Secure Access
TORONTO, March 15 /CNW/ - The U.S. Department of Defense has recently
implemented policies and procedures to increase the security posture of its
intranets. An internal memorandum from the Office of the Assistant Secretary
of Defense highlighted concerns related to the increasing number of network
intrusion attempts by hackers. Of particular concern were the multitude of
interconnections between numerous DoD networks and the Internet. The
memorandum establishes a new DoD policy that authorizes Internet access only
via the DoD's IP network for Sensitive but Unclassified data (NIPRNet).
The U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) recently certified the use of
Kasten Chase's RASP Secure Access to provide remote users with secure access
to NIPRNet. "Our focus and priority to date has been on satisfying the
requirement for secure remote access to Classified SECRET applications, where
the need has been most pressing," commented Steve Ducat, vice president and
general manager, RASP Secure Access at Kasten Chase. "However, the DoD's
efforts to increase the security of its Internet connections presents an
additional and potentially large opportunity for RASP Secure Access."
In parallel with the NSA certification of RASP Secure Access, the Defense
Information Security Agency (DISA) also approved RASP Secure Access. Following
its review of the system, DISA approved RASP Secure Access as a replacement
for existing products that are connected to the DoD's SECRET IP network
(SIPRNet). The Defense Information Systems Network Security Accreditation
Working Group (DSAWG) is currently creating process documents that would allow
the use of RASP Secure Access for new SIPRNet access infrastructure.
At the February luncheon meeting of the Armed Forces Communications
Electronics Association's Washington DC Chapter, Retired U.S. Air Force Major
General George Lampe opined that use of the DoD's SIPRNet was increasing
significantly, but apparently not at the expense of NIPRNet traffic.
"Registered SIPRNET users are expected to increase significantly over the next
year and beyond," stated General Lampe. "I think continued growth in SIPRNET
use can be attributed to increased user demand for data network access,
combined with an ever increasing insistence on the part of senior leadership,
security officers, and network managers to make effective information
assurance a near-term reality. As a result, I believe RASP Secure Access
provides a much needed capability and will become a key component of the
military's intranet infrastructure, in both tactical and strategic
environments."
About RASP Secure Access
Developed and tested by the U.S. National Security Agency, RASP Secure
Access(TM) is the first complete remote access security solution designed to
safeguard Government mission-critical information. When used in accordance
with NSA policies and guidelines, RASP may be used to protect Classified (up
to and including the Secret-level) and Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) data.
Portable and cost-effective, RASP Secure Access provides remote laptop
users with secure, dial-up connections to local-area networks (LANs) from any
location that offers a connection to the local telephone service. These remote
users can access the same services available to users attached locally to the
LAN.
RASP is a multi-faceted remote access security solution, providing user
authentication, link encryption and desktop data protection. It prevents
unauthorized network access and protects against intercept attacks on data
transmitted over public telephone lines. RASP Secure Media(TM), a key
component of the solution, safeguards the confidentiality and integrity of
information stored on a personal computer should it be lost, stolen or
otherwise compromised.
Kasten Chase is the single source for RASP Secure Access, offering
installation support, training and on-going technical assistance. To learn
more about RASP Secure Access, please visit rasp4secret.com.
About Kasten Chase
Kasten Chase (TSE-KCA) is focused on technology incubation for the
purposes of providing advanced, fully integrated data communications solutions
in the areas of data security, Internet access and wireless data
communications. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada with US
offices located in Reston, Virginia. For further information, visit the
company's website at kastenchase.com.
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For further information: John Carlesso, Investor Relations, Street Coverage Inc., carlesso@streetcoverage.com, (416) 504-9994
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