Rugged COTS Network Attached Storage Solution Secures Spot on NSA CSfC Components List
Curtiss-Wright’s Defense Solutions Division has announced that its DTS1+ single-slot network attached storage (NAS) device, equipped with robust hardware and software encryption layers, has been officially approved for inclusion on the National Security Agency’s (NSA) Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) Components List.
Earlier this year, the DTS1+ achieved Common Criteria (ISO-15408) certification from the National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP), allowing this second-generation commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) data-at-rest (DAR) storage solution to be added to the NIAP Product Compliant List.
The compact DTS1+ NAS solution provides system designers with an ITAR-free option for securing sensitive data, featuring two layers of software and hardware full disk encryption listed on the CSfC Component List, all within a single commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) device.
Two Layers of COTS Encryption
The DTS1 includes two layers of commercial encryption (AES-256 bit). One layer is a hardware full disk encryption layer, and the second layer is a software full disk encryption layer. Each layer has been certified by the National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP) as compliant with the required Common Criteria (CC) protection profiles. Common Criteria certification is recognized by 31 nations worldwide.
Once those certifications were complete, the National Security Agency (NSA) reviewed the CC reports and approved both layers to be on its CSfC Components List. This approval means that the DTS1 can be proposed as a CSfC solution by itself and is even NATO-approved. This reduces both technical and schedule risks, as the DTS1 can be designed into deployed applications today without additional investment in design or agency approval.
Dozens of customers have successfully deployed the DTS1, and it has a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 9, meaning it is ready for immediate use with no further development required.
Reduced SWaP, Yet Powerful
The DTS1 occupies only 49 cubic inches and weighs less than 3 pounds, including the removable memory cartridge (RMC), which can easily fit into a shirt pocket. It consumes only 15 watts at 28VDC and is available with a MIL-STD 1275 power filter for Army applications. Lower size, weight, and power (SWaP) is a key goal for deployed vehicle designers today.
The DTS1 offers two mounting options: DZUS panel mount or L-bracket mount, allowing it to fit into a standard cockpit panel opening or be mounted in various confined spaces.
The DTS1 supports a full suite of industry-standard network, storage, and boot protocols, including:
NFS – Network File System
CIFS – Common Internet File System
HTTP – Hypertext Transfer Protocol
FTP – File Transfer Protocol
TFTP – Trivial File Transfer Protocol
PXE – Preboot Execution Environment
iSCSI – Internet Small Computer System Interface
RTP – Real-time Transport Protocol
H.264 – Advanced Video Coding (AVC)
DHCP – Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
With its optimized size, weight, and power, the DTS1+ is an ideal choice for deployment on autonomous platforms, whether on land, in the air, at sea, or below the surface.
Brian Perry, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions Division, expressed pride in announcing that the DTS1+ Data Transport System Network Attached Storage solution is now included on the NSA CSfC Components List for both hardware and software full drive encryption.
“This milestone provides system designers with an off-the-shelf solution for high-speed, high-capacity data-at-rest storage and protection, thereby minimizing program risk, reducing time, and cutting costs. Curtiss-Wright remains committed to leading the industry with rugged, secure NAS COTS solutions that integrate two CSfC encryption layers in a single device.”
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Rugged COTS network attached storage solution achieves placement on NSA CSfC components list
