ViaSat has unveiled a new high-speed encryptor.
The KG-142 is a 100 Gbps Type 1 Ethernet encryptor delivering speeds 10x faster than current systems, according to a ViaSat news release.
"This product is the first Type 1 MACsec Ethernet encryptor capable of operating at speeds up to 100 Gbps," ViaSat said. "It delivers the encryption power of 10 separate 10 Gbps encryptors in a single rack unit, increasing scalability, and minimizing network overhead for Layer 2 Ethernet communications up to TS/SCI (Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information)."
The KG-142 meets the NSA's new Ethernet Security Specification (ESS) standard. "Continuing our enablement of secure communications for the DoD, we are pleased to partner with ViaSat to deliver the first 100 Gbps Layer 2 encryptor, enabling our users to safely transport more data than ever before," said Paul Pittelli, NSA's Deputy Director for Trusted Engineering Solutions. "The introduction of the ViaSat KG-142 represents a key milestone in securely enabling cloud networking for classified government data and communications. Having a single box capable of 100 Gbps speeds will greatly reduce the power and space requirements for high-speed Ethernet encryption at Layer 2."
The KG-142 is expected to receive NSA certification by October.
