SCADA Tampering Prevention

Unique Approach to Wide Area Network Encryption
The Black∙Link splices in an AES hardened payload encryptor between an existing WAN Router/Bridge and the egress point of the Circuit. The configuration of the Router/Bridge does not require modification.

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Contact: Mary Soules Engage Communication, Inc. 1.877.ENGAGE4; Mary.Soules@engageinc.com Engage Announces the Black•Link an AES WAN Link Encryptor Aptos, CA. – January 2008: Engage Communication’s Black•Link a Serial Data Link AES Encryptor that encrypts serial protocols such as SDLC, HDLC, BDLC, LAPD/PRI, SS7, X.25, Point to Point Protocol and Frame Relay. The Encryption is done at the Data Link Layer 2 or at the Network Layer 3. The Black•Link has models with T1, E1, RS232, RS530, RS449, V.35 or X.21 interfaces. The Black•Link’s AES Encryption protects vital information from eavesdropping, tampering and regulatory compliance violations. Black•Links secure the Critical Infrastructure utilized by government operations, banking and finance, telecommunications, emergency services, gas and oil, electric and energy, water, and transportation. Black•Links ensure the confidentiality and integrity of Intranets, Remote Management Interfaces, and SCADA with the strongest commercially available cryptography. Black•Links provide a secure and cost-effective solution for Voice/Video/Data encryption that is compatible with VoIP, Video over IP, Multicast, and other latency-sensitive applications for:
• Multisite Competitive Businesses • Department of Defense • National, State and Local Governments • Public Safety Networks • Homeland Security • Utility SCADA Networks
The Black•Link eliminates major hurdles to implementing encryption especially in contrast to the overhead, latency, and complexities of implementing a VPN encryption configuration in a WAN Router. The cost of provisioning of the WAN routers to efficiently support encryption can exceed the cost of the BlackLinks. Additionally the Black•Link Encrypts Critical Infrastructure SCADA communication links to prevent tampering. The Communication links that are used to connect Control systems to controller for applications such as GAS Valve control are able to be spoofed. End to End link encryption eliminates this vulnerability. Black•Link work on point-to-point and point-to-multipoint SCADA polling applications links. http://www.engageinc.com/Products2/BlackLink.htm Engage Communication, founded in 1989, has ROHS compliant solutions that enable organizations to route, bridge, encrypt, and auto protect Voice/Video/Data Networks and to take advantage of the lower costs and flexibility associated with Packet transport while preserving their investment in Circuit based premises equipment such as: PBXs, Phone Switches, Voice and Data Multiplexors, Video and Audio Codecs, and Encryptors...