Strong Security

All networks are exposed to security risks that can escalate very quickly to cause significant damage to network operators and users. Network security will involve microwave radio security where wireless links are part of the network, and standardized security protocols exist for such configurations.

Strong Security is an optional feature available on the Eclipse Packet Node platform, available to service providers and private network operators who require additional protection of transmitted data beyond the inherent security of narrow-beam microwave links.

Strong Security offers a much higher degree of microwave communications security and is integrated and embedded into the radio platform—not an add-on box such as some competing solutions.

Eclipse Packet Node platform delivers Strong Security using standardized security protocols based on FIPS 140-2 and 197. Through these two standards, management and payload transmissions are encrypted over an Eclipse microwave radio link. Eclipse microwave radio security will deliver operators enhanced peace of mind that both the management and payload data packets are secure across any microwave link.

Eclipse FIPS 140-2 Validation In Process
Eclipse FIPS 140-2 (Level 2) testing is currently in process at the Cryptographic Security and Testing Laboratory (CST). This is an important step for final FIPS 140-2 validation. Completed FIPS 140 Level 2 testing will validate that the Eclipse management encryption algorithms are fully compliant to standardized security protocols based on FIPS 140-2.

Validation status may be confirmed at: http://csrc.nist.gov/groups/STM/cmvp/inprocess.html.

Eclipse FIPS 197 Validated
The Eclipse Packet Node platform is FIPS 197 Validated for payload encryption using 128/256-bit AES encryption. Eclipse Payload encryption of communications and OAM traffic is compliant to the Advanced Encryption Standard, a FIPS-approved cryptographic algorithm that can be used to protect electronic data. In addition, Payload encryption provides another layer of security to management commands so they cannot be eavesdropped on and potentially subjected to “replay” attacks.

Validation listed at: http://csrc.nist.gov/groups/STM/cavp/documents/aes/aesval.html (search for Aviat Networks, # 2259, 10/23/2012)

Integrated RADIUS Capability
For an additional level of protection, Strong Security integrates RADIUS capability into your existing IT infrastructure. Integrated RADIUS client capability and centralized AAA domain server capability are supported for remote authentication, authorization and accounting for an extra level of security for your wireless network.