Smartphones have become an important productivity tool for mobile professionals.
Smartphones store vast amounts of data, if compromised, can lead to negative consequences for any organization. Although Smartphones can improve productivity they can be a liability if both voice and data communications are left unprotected.
Conventional Smartphones have known vulnerabilities which have been exploited to eavesdrop on the voice communications channel as well as intercepting data transmissions such as emails, text messages and unsecured VPN connections. Another
major vulnerability is the ability to extract proprietary information such as password, pins and contact lists from a device which has been lost or stolen. Snap Defense Systems provides a comprehensive solution that provides an organization with the ability to communicate securely, send secure messages and protect data in the event the device is lost or stolen.
Snapsoft
Snapsoft is a software solution for securing voice and data security communications that use GSM based networks. A CDMA-based solution is anticipated in Q2-2006.
Snapsoft is transparent and compatible with Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) Smartphones, such as HP’s IPAQ, I-Mate phones, Siemens and several other devices.
Because it is compatible with COTS devices it can be downloaded into the device from a PC. This eliminates the need for a hardware dongle or an expensive proprietary handset. Using high performance encryption libraries the Snapsoft software is built on security standards approved by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and
Technology (NIST).
Snapsoft’s uses advanced battery-saving technology which minimizes the impact on batteries while providing a high performance solution that delivers high quality encrypted voice communications. Snapsoft ensures that all information residing on a device (data at rest) can be encrypted and controlled with user-defined criteria. In addition,
Snapsoft offers secure data connectivity (data in motion) for all popular forms of messaging and connectivity (VPN, email, SMS, MMS, file transfer, chat, etc.). Snapsoft is compatible with Smartphones and PDA’s using operating systems such as Windows Mobile, Symbian, Palm and Linux (Q3-2006).
Snapsoft Total SmartPhone Security Key Features
• Highest Security Certification (FIPS 140-2 level 2)
• Transparent and user-friendly
• Complete voice and data security solution (data at rest and in motion)
• Compatible with all four GSM frequencies and networks
• Battery saving technology
• Advanced point-to-multipoint technology (upgrade)
• User modes: Peer-to-Peer and secured-to-network
• Advanced management features (upgrade)
• Enterprise user control (upgrade)
Snapsoft Total SmartPhone Security Technical Details
Operating Systems Windows Mobile: 2003,2005 editions
Memory Requirements 1.5M Storage, 0.5M Storage Code
Encryption AES 256 Bit
Diffie-Hellman 1024/2048 Bit key
Elliptic Curve Diffie-Helman 521 Bit key
Voice Compression G.723.1
Security Certification NIST, FIPS 140-2 Level 2
Authentication SHA-1, SHA-256, SHA-512
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