Embedded Crypto

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As a leading supplier of embedded cryptography, General Dynamics Mission Systems brings nearly 60 years of High Assurance Type 1 system development experience to customer platforms. Our embedded crypto products range from boxes to boards to chips and include some of the most advanced hardware, software and mechanical designs, integrated to meet the community’s high standards for lightweight, low-power, ruggedized components and security.


KIV-78 Mode 5 IFF Crypto

KIV-78/KIV-78A Mode 5 IFF Crypto

The KIV-78 and KIV-78A provide cryptographic and time-of-day services for IFF Combined Interrogator/Transponder (CIT), individual interrogator, individual transponder or IFF systems deployed to identify cooperative, friendly systems. The appliqué form-factor supports easy removal and storage without host impact.

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Miniaturized Adaptable Crypto MAC

KIV-80 Miniaturized Adaptable Crypto (MAC)

Our KIV-80 Miniature Adaptable Crypto (MAC) appliqué is ideal for SWaP-constrained platforms with critical security. The KIV-80 MAC provides protection of data classified Secret and below with multi-function crypto appliqué and "plug and play" easy operations with enhanced situational awareness of small UAVs, USVs, UUVs.

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Advanced Infosec Machine AIM III

Advanced INFOSEC Machine (AIM) III

The Advanced INFOSEC Machine (AIM) III is a low power, high performance, re-programmable security engine securing multiple classifications up to Top Secret. AIM III provides integrated FLASH, RAM, and protected key storage.

Open System Architecture OSA Crypto

Open System Architecture (OSA) Crypto

The Open System Architecture (OSA) is a software upgradeable, 3U VPX Standard, flexible crypto module supporting strategic waveforms.


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