FortressFone is a secure smartphone that combines security features with the performance of Samsung smartphones. It ensures good voice quality during secure communications and features a removable security token for storing algorithms and sensitive data. The key management center generates and distributes security parameters and configuration files to the devices.
1. tOur goal is simple.
FortressFone™
Secure Smartphone Terminal
Mobile security solution based on SAMSUNG Smartphones (iOS soon to be released) for the protection of
voice and data communications over IP cellular networks.
FortressFone™ combines security features with technology performances of the latest generation mobile
phones in a single terminal of reduced dimensions and weight. Besides the standard functions of the most
sophisticated mobile telephones FortressFone™ ensures good voice quality even in secure communication
mode.
Featuring a removable internal security token based on a MicroSD, for the storage of algorithms and sensitive
data. FortressFone™ implements enhanced security mechanisms to guarantee the separation of security
services and mobile applications.
The generation and distribution of the security parameters as well as the unit configuration files are tasks
completed by the Key management center.
We accomplish this objective by tracking down cutting
edge security technology from around the globe. We
screen powerful, customizable security capabilities that
solve persistent and rapidly evolving problems in the
marketplace.
Protect government, enterprise and individuals
from being exploited by foreign and domestic
adversaries and criminals.
Our goal is simple
PROTECT!
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2. FortressFone™ Specifications
GENERAL
Applications
Digital high-level security for voice and data communications.
End-to-end protection of voice communications.
Secure data communications by means of a VPN connection to the FortressFone Secure Cloud System providing email exchange and file
transfer.
Features
Based on the Android operating system.
Unit configuration by means of a dedicated Management System.
Configuration files stored on removable security token (MicroSD).
Operation over:
o 3G UMT mobile IP networks
o 2G GSM EDGE mobile IP networks
o Wireless broadband IP networks
o IP satellite channels (i.e. INMARSAT, VSAT terminals)
o Interoperable with secure desk phone
Secure SMS.
Voice Communication
Clear Mode Operations:
o Full duplex communication to standard GSM telephones
o Clear call to standard VoIP telephones
Secure Mode Operations:
o Full-duplex communication with clear like quality
o In-band proprietary security protocols
Vocoders:
o G.729 for clear mode operation to standard VoIP telephones
o Proprietary clear like vocoder for crypto mode
Protocol:
o SIP (RFC326), STUN (RFC 1889), SDP (RFC 4566)
o In-band proprietary security protocol
Data Communication
Secure mode operations.
Data transfer.
Data transfer available also during voice calls.
Communication Interfaces
USB v2.0 (locked to enhance unit security).
Bluetooth v3.0+HS (lockable on demand).
Wi-Fi a/b/g/n (lockable on demand).
Internal RF GSM/UMTS radio module.
CRYPTOLOGY AND SECURITY
Encryption Algorithm
AE 256 standard algorithm.
Custom algorithms available on request.
Physical Random Noise Generator Security Token
According to FIPS PUB 140-2.
ISO7816 smartcard controlled located inside a Micro SD memory card.
Certified according to Common Criteria EAL 5+.
Key Management
Key and configuration files generation via management system.
Off-line key distribution via security token (MicroSD).
Access Control Security Mechanism
Two factor authentication to the security token by means of password.
Advanced security mechanisms to guarantee the separation of the security services and the mobile applications.
Security mechanisms to strengthen Android operating system.
Zeroize by a software dedicated function.
TELEPHONE FUNCTIONS
Operating mode
Clear call to standard GSM telephones.
Clear call to standard VoIP telephones.
Automatic crypto call at call answering.
Secure data transfer.
Simultaneous voice call and data transfer.
Telephone Features
Based on standard smartphone experience.
APPROVALS
CE, FIPS 140-2 level 1 (FIPS 1648).
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