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Feature |
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Benefits |
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Security Module with
microcontroller |
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Hardware-based system that
operates independently of the operating system. |
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Identification and
Authentication (I&A) interlocks, programmed in the
microcontroller and Smart Card, identify and authenticate
the user to the microcontroller and prohibit computer
operation unless interlocks are satisfied.
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Security Profile, programmed
in user’s Smart Card, controls access to hard drives(s),
network(s), Modem(s), IO Port(s), CDRW and Floppy Disk
Drives.
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Fingerprint Reader positively
identifies the user to the microcontroller, NOT the
operating system.
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Smart Card interface
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Places the organization in
control over its members’ access to valuable information in
computers and networks, and critical computer functions.
Only 100 bytes capacity needed to store this data. Also, the
Smart Card is compatible with PKI and Common Access Card (CAC)
making it attractive for government use. The Smart Card
stores the following data:
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Identification and
Authentication (I&A) data (PIN; Password; Fingerprint data,
all encrypted for protection) for reconciliation with the
user’s inputs and stored data in the Security Module. If
interlocks are met, the user is permitted access to the
computer. |
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Security Profiles, developed
by the organization and programmed by the Security
Administrator, for controlling the levels of classifications
(Sensitive, Secret, etc.) and types of interfaces (NICs,
Modems, Ports, etc.) available to the user. Security
Profiles can also include when the user is permitted access
to the computer and its interfaces. |
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Removable hard drives |
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If a multi-level computer is
desired, provide the means to separate data and networks
into different security levels (Secret, Sensitive, etc.). |
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Electronically wedded to the
microcontroller to ensure that the hard drives can ONLY
be operated by their users in their host computer.
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Physically locked in place
with a key and over-center latches to prevent theft.
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Overall, the memory erase,
dummy instruction features, alarm, and intrusion-resistant
chassis prevent and/or discourage tampering.
For more, download
Sentinel 1-page PDD |
