SMC-1100 is a hardware and software package with a security management application for the Microsoft^® Windows XP operating system. A security module is responsible for all functions relevant to security, e.g. encryption, access control and generation of genuinely random encryption keys for the network. As soon as equipment is set up for use with the SMC-1100, cryptographic data and parameters can be managed securely and efficiently from a central location. That includes the generation and forwarding of all encryption keys.

Security module

A security processor provides a tamper-proof environment for the cryptographic algorithm and the encryption keys. Data relevant to security can never be released to the outside as plain text – neither while being generated in the SMC-1100 nor while being transmitted to the encryption units or even after the data has been destroyed. The encryption keys for the units are produced with a genuine random generator. The keys used in the network are therefore absolutely secure.

Independent message scheduler

The message scheduler takes care of the online transmission of management data to the encryption units. The data can be sent either immediately or at predetermined times. The message scheduler is permanently connected to a private or public network. As an extra security precaution, it is connected to the security management centre only when required. The connection is set up over the browser-based user interface.