Sectéra® Edge™ Smartphone
Secure Mobile Environment Portable Electronic Device (SME PED)
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- One-touch switching between classified and unclassified PDA functions
- First ever on-the-move wireless access to the SIPRNET
- Intuitive, user-friendly interface
- NSA-certified, DISA approved
- In use and available today
- Easy, fast deployment with Configuration Tool — lets you update up to 16 SME PEDs at once
The Sectéra® Edge™ smartphone converges secure wireless voice and data by combining the functionality of a wireless phone and PDA — all in one easy-to-use handheld device. Developed for the National Security Agency’s Secure Mobile Environment Portable Electronic Device (SME PED) program, the Sectéra Edge is certified to protect wireless voice communications classified Top Secret and below as well as access e-mail and websites classified Secret and below. The Sectéra Edge is the only SME PED that switches between an integrated classified and unclassified PDA with a single key press.
Secure Wireless Phone and PDA
Not only can you use the Sectéra Edge to make secure phone calls, you also have secure access to classified networks, your e-mail and web browsing via high-speed GSM or CDMA cellular networks and Wi-Fi* access points worldwide.
From the palm of your hand, the Sectéra Edge allows you to stay connected with attachment viewers and a personal organizer that includes contacts, calendar, tasks, alarms and notes, with desktop synchronization.
Implementing both Type 1 and Non-Type 1 encryption, including Suite B algorithms, the Sectéra Edge provides maximum flexibility in secure communications.
First Rugged Secure Smartphone
Compact and lightweight, the Sectéra Edge is MIL-STD-810F ruggedized to accommodate wear and tear from both office users securing day-to-day communications or warfighters completing a tactical mission.
Secure Interoperability
The Sectéra Edge is interoperable with:
- Secure Communications Interoperability Protocol (SCIP)-compliant devices
- High Assurance IP Encryptor Interoperability Specification (HAIPE® IS)-compliant encryptors including the widely deployed TACLANE® family of encryptors
Planned Enhancements
- Top Secret Data
- GEM X™ Remote Management
- Wireless VoIP
Availability
The Sectéra Edge is NSA-certified and shipping. TalkSECURE™ Edge provides similar functionality and is available for non-Type 1 only communications.
Features
- Versatile
- Secure and non-secure wireless phone, e-mail and web browsing
- Withstands rigors of both tactical and everyday environments (MIL-STD-810F)
- Global roaming over GSM, CDMA or Wi-Fi* wireless networks
- Software upgradeable to VoIP
- Exchange secure e-mail with government personnel, including S/MIME BlackBerry® users
- IPv6 compliant
- Easy-to-Use
- Familiar Microsoft® Windows® Platform
- Wireless desktop synchronization
- Separation of Classified and Unclassified applications
- One-touch switching between classified and unclassified PDA functions
- Advanced Security Features
- Secure wireless access to the SIPRNET and NIPRNET
- DoD PKI enabled Common Access Card (CAC) support
- Supports DoD 8100.2 requirements
- Type 1 encrypted storage of classified data
- Can be used inside closed areas with “SCIF-Friendly” feature
Configuration Workstation Tool
The Configuration Workstation Tool is a software tool that enables Administrators to configure and update software on up to 16 Sectéra Edge Smartphone (SME PED) devices simultaneously. Using this tool to automate the configuration and software update process not only saves time and can prevent potential errors that may occur from manual configuration, it also minimizes the risk of overlooking necessary configuration parameters. The Configuration Workstation Tool simplifies the process of deploying Sectéra Edge devices to your critical users and significantly saves labor costs. Please click here for more information.
Service Providers
For GSM and CDMA service provider contact information, see our Service page.
Apriva Email
For information on Apriva email service please see our Apriva Service page.
Interoperable End-to-end Secure Voice/Data Communications
Sectéra® Type 1 Products
Type 1 is a term for processes managed by the National Security Agency (NSA) that provide approved U.S. Government users with cryptographic products and systems that are suitable for the protection of classified information. U.S. Government and U.S. Government contractors must ship to a valid COMSEC account address.
For more information on the entire family of General Dynamics Type 1 Voice and Data products, please visit our homepage at www.gdc4s.com/secureproducts.
* Wi-Fi availability expected 3Q 2010.
Sectéra, TACLANE and Edge are trademarks of General Dynamics.
GSM is a trademark of GSM Association.
HAIPE is a registered trademark of the National Security Agency.
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