Viasat DARC - highest certified SSD NVMe by Secan for NATO CTS and NATO TS
Viasat DARC – securing data at the highest level of security (NATO CTS and NATO SECRET keys and below)
Data theft via unsecured storage media in uncontrolled (critical) work environments occurs frequently, often due to whistleblowers placing sensitive information on the internet (Wikileaks). Every day, there are threats to secret and sensitive data. Data breaches can expose financial and personal data or data from classified files and military operations may fall into the wrong hands. Many government organizations and vital sectors are among the victims, which means the impact of such leaks can literally cost lives.
Data on the Viasat SSD: Secan certification for NATO CTS and NATO SECRET
The Viasat SSD has been widely used in government for years due to its unique CTS and NS certification for secure SSD storage. Recently, Viasat announced a new generation of hardware for highly encrypted data storage: the Viasat DaRC-SSD (data-at-rest cryptography – solid state drive). This newest member of the Viasat hardware encryption family ensures the safe protection of data for government agencies and defense organizations worldwide. With the Viasat DARC, data meets the highest level of protection.
Viasat’s new Data At Rest (DAR) product, the DARC-ssd™, has been successfully approved for NATO CTS and NATO SECRET keys and below. This means the DARC-ssd meets the stringent requirements for securing sensitive data at the NS level. Achieving this highest certification makes the DARC-ssd the ultimate choice for protecting highly secret military and government data. This new technology not only offers advanced security, but is also designed for both laptops and desktops, ensuring versatility and broad applicability in various operational environments.
Viasat DARC model M.2 NVMe from Hart 4 Technology
Hart 4 Technology is introducing the new Viasat DARC (model: M.2 NVMe) to its product range. These ultra-thin memory modules will also become available to a broader audience, such as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Two models of Viasat DARC SSD will be released:
- Viasat DARC 600 – NATO CTS and NATO SECRET (suitable only for the public sector)
- Viasat DARC 100 – UNCLASSIFIED (commercial version)
What is DARC?
Data-at-rest cryptography protects your data in the event of loss, theft, or cyberattacks. Your data remains safe and secure. As technology advances and the global use of data increases, so does the threat to data security. Especially now that governments and the military are using more devices, classified data must absolutely not fall into the wrong hands.
The new Viasat DARC technology
With the new DARC-SSD technology from Viasat DARC, data remains protected and secure at the highest level. Even if a device is lost or stolen, nothing can jeopardize a military operation. The Viasat DARC-SSD also offers the highest level of data protection for intellectual property, personal, and financial data, making it highly suitable for all types of (online) enterprises.
Viasat DARC-SSD
The Viasat DARC-SSD is the latest addition to the successful Viasat Eclypt encryption solutions. It is the first encryption storage device from Viasat’s data-at-rest solutions. The Viasat DARC-SSD uses a Non-Volatile Memory Express (NVMe) interface, allowing for better integration and compatibility with the latest commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) laptops, tablets, and SFF-PCs (compact and smaller computers).
Military-grade security
Government, military institutions, and defense organizations in particular benefit from the advanced data-at-rest encryption technology of the Viasat DARC-SSD, which protects valuable data on both manned and unmanned mobile platforms during risky operations.
In the case of theft, loss, or an attack on your computer, the Viasat DARC-SSD ensures your data is safe and remains fully protected. The military-grade 256-bit AES hardware encryption and the tamper-evident (with a layer of epoxy resin) design of the Viasat DARC-SSD offer the highest level of security with mandatory two-factor authentication for the highest security level.
The Viasat DARC technology integrates advanced authentication, full disk encryption, and data storage with a tamper-evident internal NVMe M.2 SSD that secures your data. This provides immediate data protection without noticeable negative effects on your computer's performance.
About Viasat – high-quality secured storage media
Viasat is a global communications manufacturer from the United Kingdom. Their vision is that everything and everyone can be connected, anywhere in the world. Viasat offers solutions focused on secure data storage and satellite communications.
With this, Viasat enables users worldwide to communicate and collaborate via high-quality connections with strong security. They keep their solutions affordable and fast. In addition to enabling global connections, Viasat manufactures internal and external secured hard drives. The Viasat DARC-SSD is the newest and most unique development in this field.
Viasat is a publicly listed and nominated organization, and has been a world leader for years in system development, secured data storage, and satellite communications. Viasat has developed far-reaching innovations for securing digital data, giving cybercriminals no chance. Viasat’s products are used by governments and intelligence services around the world.