ViaSat, Inc. to provide Top Secret-level encryption for Panasonic Toughpad
NewsJune 18, 2014
LONDON. Panasonic and ViaSat, Inc. have collaborated to implement IL2-IL6 Top Secret-level security encryption on the rugged Toughpad FZ-G1 tablet.
The Panasonic Toughpad is a rugged, 10.1-inch lightweight tablet, which is now available with the option of ViaSat’s Eclypt encrypted hard drive, which are accredited and certified for use in government agencies, military forces, and others. “The collaboration with ViaSat ensures the Toughpad FZ-G1 is perfectly equipped for the defense industry and other security-conscious markets,” comments Kevin Tristram, General Manager at Panasonic Toughbook (UK & Ireland).
ViaSat has tested the Toughpad FZ-G1 using Microsoft Windows 7/8 OSs and has confirmed protection from FIPs IL2 up to IL6. ViaSat’s Eclypt technology ensures data is protected even if lost or stolen, says Chris McIntosh, CEO of ViaSat. “Combining Eclypt technology with the Panasonic FZ-G1 tablet provides a CAPS accredited mobile platform that can be deployed within the high threat government, military, and critical infrastructure protection environments,” he continues.
For more information, visit www.toughbook.eu.
