Tanner Research is proposing to adapt in house Information Protection Technology (IPT) coupled with encryption technique to develop a highly secure data storage module/unit for leave-behind/remote unmanned system applications. The focus is to develop and assess feasibility in implementation of a compact, low SWaP, and highly secured system that can be used for remote data collection applications. A modular set of hardware and software will be used to ensure the cryptography engine and its operating surrounding is tamper proof and secured yet cost effective, power efficient, and low maintenance.
Benefit: Tanner Research anticipates adapting existing tampering methodology implemented in prior program to safeguard sensitive data as well as leveraging the sensing & response aspect of prior technology developed for Ballistic Missile Defense Agency Information Protection Technology System integrating with Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) product initially to develop a reliable remote storage unit. Working through-out the Phase I and Phase II efforts using a modular approach in mind, the final Remote Secure Data Storage Module can adapt to using either CSfC products or specific NSA approved Type-I device. In either case, Tanner anticipates a successful development of a TRL-7/8 ruggedized, secured, and tamper-proof data storage unit for Data at Rest (DaR) or Data in Transit (DiT) application at the end of the Phase II effort.
Keywords: Leave Behind, Leave Behind, Encrypted Storage, Anti-Tamper, Data in Transit (DiT), Secure Data Storage, encryption, Data at Rest (D@R)
