SafeNet, Inc. and Oceus Networks Inc. today announced an agreement to jointly secure the Defense Department’s (DoD) operational deployment of Fourth Generation Long-Term Evolution (4G LTE) for field operations.
Oceus Networks will integrate SafeNet’s security framework for mobile devices into its Xiphos family of mobile 4G LTE network solutions, offering government agencies a highly-secure broadband solution that will allow them to communicate with each other in a trusted and safe manner.
“This collaboration will address a critical communications need for the Department of Defense, where access to fast, secure, mobile connectivity is essential,” said Doug Smith, CEO at Oceus Networks. “We are offering government agencies broadband anytime, anywhere, with the latest in 4G LTE technology.”
The SafeNet and Oceus Networks agreement will help the DoD and other federal agencies address the core issue of protecting sensitive information shared over multiple mobile devices, platforms, and applications without impeding the cost and efficiency benefits they bring.
“Reliable, mobile access to critical support data is essential for those in the field. Whether it’s coordinating efforts between local police departments and homeland security personnel or communications between coalition forces on the battlefield, secure access to data, applications, and voice communication can make the difference between mission success and mission failure,” said Todd Moore, vice president, Federal Product Management, SafeNet.
He added, “By aligning with Oceus, we’re giving these groups an efficient and effective solution for managing mission-critical data and communications on mobile devices.”
Adding SafeNet’s security to the mobile devices used within the Oceus Networks’ solution will allow multiple agencies to communicate securely and will protect critical infrastructure in various operational scenarios.
