KG - 175
The TACLANE (KG-175) is short for Tactical FASTLANE ® and was developed by
the National Security Agency (NSA) to provide network communications
security on Internet Protocol (IP) and Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM)
networks for the individual user or for enclaves of users at the same
security level. The KG-175 is a low-cost, Type 1, key-agile, in-line network
encryptor for deployment in Department of Defense (DOD) tactical and
strategic networks. KG-175s meet the needs of users who must communicate
securely over legacy networks such as the Mobile Subscriber Equipment (MSE)
packet network and Secure Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNET), and
emerging ATM networks. KG-175s provide encryption for IP datagram traffic.
ATM traffic and IP datagrams are encapsulated in ATM cells to support a
variety of IP, ATM and mixed network configurations. KG-175s can be used to
overlay Secure Virtual Networks on top of existing public and/or private
network infrastructures.
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KG175 Taclane [Classic]. The connector at the left middle
permits the attachment of a fill device. At the very left is the
battery compartment. (Photo courtesy of U.S.N.) |
Key management includes automatic key generation via public key
cryptography. TACLANE not only employs access control, but includes
compromise recovery that is suitable for tactical as well as fixed network
environments. It uses a cryptographic ignition key (CIK) that renders the
device unusable and UNCLASSIFIED when it is removed.