Secure Agile Reconfigurable Encryptor

The U.S. Navy is seeking a small-form-factor secure data module for leave-behind applications. To address this Navy need, Intellisense Systems, Inc. (Intellisense) successfully developed and demonstrated the feasibility of the platform- and host-agnostic Secure Agile reconFigurable Encryptor (SAFE) system based on the integration of technology readiness level (TRL)-9 chip technology and TRL-9 National Security Agency (NSA)-approved IP core technology, supporting NSA Type 1 algorithms for both data at rest (DAR) and data in transit (DiT), industry-standard-based interfaces, and a novel rugged housing. SAFE will utilize existing industry connectors to offer plug-and-play capabilities. In Phase I, Intellisense developed a project plan and schedule to address the challenging process of obtaining NSA approval and identification and development of key enabling technologies and data flow methodologies. Intellisense’s staff is familiar with the process and challenges in producing NSA Type 1 encryption. Intellisense immediately requested and obtained the for official use only (FOUO) documents from the NSA. By working with the Navy, key enabling technologies, were identified, and verified or modified to support changes or clarification in requirements. We developed data flow diagrams, showing interconnections and locations of all key components in support of ensuring integrity of sensitive information through all stages of data management. In Phase II, specific key components will be identified, purchased, and integrated into two benchtop prototype solutions. The ruggedness of the designed unit will be confirmed through mechanical modeling. Intellisense will develop a TRL 6/ 7 prototype and test its data handling, zeroization, and network management capabilities. Successful keying of devices for development and sustainment of the necessary security associations across intermittent communication paths, and appropriate fail-secure mechanisms will be demonstrated.