This is achieved using two sets of encryption technologies, one layered inside the other. The Figure 1 on next page demonstrates how classified information can be transmitted over non-secured wireless connections such as Wi-Fi, LTE, and SATCOM, including public, government and partner networks. Previously, the only means to transmit classified information was via expensive, controlled, military grade encryption devices such as SECNET-54s and KG-250s. Simplifying equipment handling/security proceduresĬSfC-based communications solutions transmit classified information via two layers of commercial encryption solutions.Significantly reducing equipment costs and simplifying key management.Enabling entirely new classes of wireless access to classified networks for warfighting.This further requires that communications solutions are delivered in a smaller form factor – whether to fit in a backpack of a dismounted soldier or integrated into a transport vehicle – and operate wirelessly.ĬSfC enables access to classified information using inexpensive, commercial technologies, providing benefits such as: This is due to technology advancements made by adversaries that necessitate warfighters to have access to the same secure communications connectivity while on-the-move as they do at-the-halt. The ability of warfighters to securely transmit both classified and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) over Wi-Fi and LTE using smartphones, tablets, laptops and other Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) mobile devices is a “need to have” capability for DoD warfighters. This program enables DoD organizations to transmit classified information using commercial-grade encryption solutions, eliminating the need for expensive, difficult-to-manage classified equipment. To enable mobility for warfighting, the National Security Agency (NSA) established a program (with a set of guidelines) called “Commercial Solutions for Classified” (CSfC). Secure Wireless Using Commercial Solutions One key technological goal of this program is “leveraging secure wireless technology for rapid connectivity”. To address this issue, the US Army recently launched a new program called Command Post Integrated Infrastructure (CPI2) to design and field vehicle-mounted command posts. The current state of the art for tent-based command posts requires hours of setup and thousands of feet of copper wiring that delay network availability, resulting in a dangerous lack of situational awareness for commanders. Army and Marine Corps tactical networking and command post programs have a widely acknowledged critical need to improve mobility, leading to the transition away from tent-based command posts to mobile, vehicle-mounted command posts that can move quickly.
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