Quantum Xchange & Engage Black's Partnered Post-Quantum Solution

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Engage Black and Quantum Xchange Partner to Bring Immediate Quantum-Resistant Capabilities to the BlackDoor Encryptor Suite

APTOS, CA. and BETHESDA, MD. – Sept. 6th, 2022 – Cryptographic appliance manufacturer Engage Black has partnered with Quantum Xchange to bring quantum-safe capabilities to the Engage BlackDoor ethernet encryptor suite (BlackDoor DUO and BlackDoor OPS). The partnership enables customers to bypass everyday cryptographic risks, while instantly future-proofing their cryptographic stack for the quantum era with no network interruptions or downtime.

Encryption suffers from single points of failure that occur on a near daily basis. Poor implementation or programming errors, lack of key rotation, software bugs, weak entropy sources – all contribute to encryption weaknesses and create vulnerabilities ready for exploitation by cybercriminals or state-sponsored actors. This, coupled with the looming quantum threat and the need to replace legacy encryption with quantum-resistant algorithms, and most organizations are seeking quantum-safe solutions that are easy to deploy, easy to maintain, and don’t require additional hardware on the critical path or adding another hop in the wire.

The FIPS 140-2 validated Phio Trusted Xchange (TX) by Quantum Xchange acts as a simple overlay that plugs into Engage BlackDoor encryptors to send a second, symmetric key out-of-band, down a separate quantum-protected tunnel and mesh network. An attacker must now know that multiple independent encryption implementations and algorithms are present, with two keys in play – when, where, how, or if they are paired, and what cryptographic algorithm they are paired with. The added complexity, randomness, and diversification brought by Phio TX significantly reduces the risk of, or damage from, a would-be attack because session keys, Post-Quantum Cryptographic (PQC) algorithms, certificates, etc., are continuously changing.

“The partnership with Quantum Xchange allows our customers to extend the life and ROI of legacy encryption into the quantum era with ease, reliability, and agility,” said Mark Doyle CEO Engage Black. “The solution is elegantly simple, yet robust enough to meet the changing privacy and security needs of the world’s most demanding and selective companies and governments that have chosen Engage cryptographic hardware.”

Engage Black joins other leading security vendors including Fortinet, Juniper, Thales, and Cisco who recognize the strategic importance of crypto agility and the unique crypto-diversification and out-of-band key delivery capabilities of Phio TX.

“We are committed to providing a vendor neutral, next-generation cryptographic solution that addresses the vulnerabilities in modern-day encryption practices head-on, while simultaneously offering a risk-averse, change-management platform to combat future threats, including quantum attack,” said Vince Berk, Chief Strategy Officer at Quantum Xchange.

To learn more about the advantages of the Quantum Xchange and Engage Black strategic alliance, download the solutions brief here.

About Engage Black

Engage Black is the security business unit of Engage Communication Inc. focused on providing advanced cryptographic products to both existing and emerging markets. The “Black” in the company name refers to industry terminology for encrypted or cipher text information. Learn more about the company’s 30-year history and how Engage is increasingly ready for the future of hardware security at https://www.engageblack.com/

 

About Quantum Xchange

Quantum Xchange gives commercial enterprises and government agencies the ultimate solution for protecting data today and in the quantum future. Its award-winning, crypto-diverse management platform, Phio Trusted Xchange (TX), removes the single points of failure common with modern-day encryption practices and leverages the essential characteristics of next-generation cryptographic security: out-of-band key delivery; quantum entropy; software stack redundancy; key mixing; and a diversified collection of current and post-quantum algorithms. Customers can easily practice crypto agility with no bumps in the wire, no latency, no new hardware on the critical path. To learn more about future-proofing your data from whatever threat awaits, visit QuantumXC.com. 



Engage validates BlackVault HSM interoperability with Red Hat Certificate System 9.4

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Engage validates BlackVault HSM interoperability with Red Hat Certificate System 9.4

 

 

Engage Black, a Cryptographic Appliance manufacturer, announces today the successful integration of the Red Hat Certificate System 9.4 within the BlackVault Hardware Security Module (HSM).

NSA’s Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) Program has been established to enable the use of commercial products in layered solutions protecting classified National Security Systems data.

The Red Hat Certificate System 9.4 is now an NSA CSfC approved CA with NIAP certification for compliance with the Common Criteria Protection Profile for Certification Authorities (v2.1). X.509 certificate issuance for individuals, routers, webservers, VPNs, and internet phones. RSA and NIST/NSA SUITE B-complaint ECC key types are supported.

The BlackVault HSM is a FIPs 140-2 Level 3 network attached HSM module that performs: key generation and management, cryptographic operations for VPN network authentication, data encryption, regulatory compliance and critical security systems with support for PKCS#11, JAVA, and Microsoft CNG cryptographic APIs.

“VPN privacy requires a private key whose seed source is indeterministic and isolated. The BlackVault HSM achieves these absolute privacy objectives.” Said Mark Doyle CEO Engage Black. “Validation with Red Hat’s Certificate Authority provides CSfC integrators with a Made in America HSM that also fits in Tactical kits.”

Red Hat specializes in the design and development of standards-conforming conventional and public key encryption and authentication software.

https://www.redhat.com/en

Engage Black manufactures innovative cryptographic solutions that: securely generate and manage cryptographic keys and operations; and encrypt data at rest and in motion.

https://www.engageblack.com

For more information about the Engage BlackVault HSM and the BlackVault platform, contact Engage at +1.831.688.1021 or email sales@engageblack.com.

 



Engage announces successful integration of the BlackVault HSM with Fornetix's Key Orchestration

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Engage announces successful integration of the BlackVault HSM with Fornetix's Key Orchestration

 

 

Engage Black announces the successful integration of the BlackVault Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) with Fornetix’s enterprise key management system Key Orchestration.This integration of products provides a comprehensive key life cycle solution, housed in hardware capable of withstanding and responding to any attempted breach.

Time and again, perimeter network security has proven insufficient, with data breaches now targeting every layer of an organizations network. Key Orchestration paired with the BlackVault HSM, provides the scalability, automation, and ease-of-use organizations are looking for without sacrificing an inch of security.

“Engage Black’s mission has been to provide standard setting information security to a wide audience of businesses and entities that have been left at risk in this modern era of cybersecurity. The Key Orchestration Appliance unlocks the potential of the Black Vault HSM to reach this audience, providing an avenue for businesses to seamlessly integrate security protocols into pre-existing environments and fully automate the key management life cycle,” said Mark Doyle, CEO of Engage Black. 

Key Orchestration has reached the pinnacle of interoperability due to its KMIP compliance, allowing for integration into pre-existing PKI infrastructure without the difficulty of establishing proprietary protocols. Companies can now employ top to bottom security for data at rest, data in motion and data currently in use without the need for extensive cryptographic expertise.

In our present time, protecting your company’s data has never been more integral with the increasing frequency and complexity of cyber-attacks hitting even the most unsuspecting industries. Healthcare, First-Responders, utilities, PCI, CCTV, and an extensive list of others can secure not only their data but their IoT devices from outside threats and malicious attacks that could lead to disastrous consequences.

 

About Engage Black

 

Engage Black is the Cryptographic Appliance business unit of Engage Communication Inc. and focuses on providing advanced cryptographic products to both existing and emerging markets. The “Black” in our name refers to industry terminology for encrypted or cipher text information.

Since 1989, Engage has developed innovative networking and telecommunication products that enable organizations across the globe deploy and operate cost-effective and reliable communications.

Engage Black provides solutions that address the growing sophistication of cyber attackers, both within and outside of organizations, by securing and protecting cryptographic keys, data at rest, data in motion and device authentication.

The BlackVaults are the cryptographic appliances:

Engage Black’s Data in motion products perform Encryption for:

 

We’re an equal opportunity innovator; solving specific security problems for government, military, telecom, utility, enterprise, public safety, cloud services, developers, and PKI solution providers.

Engage Black products are manufactured in America and supported Worldwide.

 

Contact Engage at 1.877.ENGAGE4 / +1.831.688.1021 or email us at sales@engageblack.com for more information about the Engage Black business unit, BlackVault hardware security platform, or other members of the “Black” product lines.

www.engageblack.com

Engage Black is exhibiting at RSA San Francisco March 4-7 North Hall Booth #4228

 



Engage Black expands the BlackVault HSM product line with a Military Grade Tactical HSM and an Affordable Commercial Grade FIPS Level 3 HSM

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Engage Black expands the BlackVault HSM product line with both a Military Grade Tactical HSM and an Affordable Commercial Grade FIPS Level 3 HSM

HSM TACHSM RAS

 


Aptos, CA – October 30, 2018

Engage Black expands the BlackVaultHardware Security Module product line with 2 additional Ethernet attached models: BlackVault HSM.RAS and BlackVault HSM.TAC that are remotely managed by the BVGUI, an intuitive menu driven application.M of N authentication and comprehensive key backup are employed for additional security.

The BlackVault HSM.TAC targets the need for a military grade HSM that has: a compact form factor; smart card with cambered retention; and operating temperature range that fits within Tactically deployed communications kit requirements. NSA’s Commercial Solutions for Classified requires that the Certificate Authorities for Multi-layered VPNs utilizes an HSM.

The BlackVault HSM.RAS is a cost reduced commercial version with an integrated Smart Card reader that utilizes an extruded aluminum case that has flanged end plates for securely mounting: within a 1U shelf/locking drawer; on DIN rail or wall mount. The RAS is priced very competitively for a FIPS 140-2 Level 3 HSM.

Engage Black’s initial HSM offering, the BlackVault HSM.NAV, is managed via integrated Touch Screen and Smart Card reader. This approach has served the desktop and the stored root key HSM applications very well. The intuitive Menu driven Graphic Touch Screen interface of the BlackVault HSM.NAV was ported into the BVGUI application.

The BlackVaults securely boot up into the prescribed application and once authenticated, is ready to go. It can also be used in HSM mode where it supports existing HSM applications using traditional APIs (PKCS#11, CAPI/CNG, JCE, etc.), and can incorporate custom functionality.

The BlackVault are the cryptographic appliances of Engage’s “Black” product line, which includes the BlackDoor (Ethernet Encryptors), BlackBond (Circuit Encryptors), and BlackTube (Circuit to Packet Encryptors) solutions. Engage Black products are produced in America and supported Worldwide.

 

 

Please contact Engage at +1-877-ENGAGE4 or email us at sales@engageblack.com for more information about the Engage Black business unit, BlackVault hardware security platform, or other members of the “Black” product line.

www.engageblack.com

Engage Black, is the cryptographic business unit of Engage Inc. Founded in 1989, Engage enables organizations to connect, protect and secure their communication networks.Engage Black provides innovative cryptographic solutions that securely generate, use and manage cryptographic keys and material; and encrypt data in motion.



Engage validates BlackVault HSM interoperability with Information Security Corporation’s (ISC) CertAgent Certificate Authority

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Engage validates BlackVault HSM interoperability with Information Security Corporation’s (ISC) CertAgent Certificate Authority

 Engage Black BV HSM 01

NSA’s Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) HSM requirement achieved

Aptos, CA – September 18, 2018

Engage Black, a Cryptographic Appliance manufacturer announces today the successful integration of the BlackVault Hardware Security Module (HSM) with the Information Security Corporation’s CertAgent (CA).

NSA’s Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) Program has been established to enable commercial products to be used in layered solutions protecting classified National Security Systems data. 

CertAgent 7.0.6 is the only NSACSfC approved CA with NIAP certification for compliance with the Common Criteria Protection Profile for Certification Authorities (v2.1). X.509 certificate issuance for individuals, routers, webservers, VPNs, and internet phones. RSA and NIST/NSA SUITE B-complaint ECC key types are supported.


The BlackVaultHSM is a FIPs 140-2 Level 3 network attached HSM module that performs: key generation and management, cryptographic operations for VPN network authentication, data encryption, regulatory compliance and critical security systems with support for PKCS#11, JAVA, and Microsoft CNG cryptographic APIs.


VPN privacy requires a private key whose seed source is indeterministic and isolated. The BlackVault HSM achieves these absolute privacy objectives.” Said Mark Doyle CEO Engage Black. “Validation with ISC’s CertAgent provides CSfC integrators with a Made in America HSM that also fits in Tactical kits.”

ISC specializes in the design and development of standards-conforming conventional and public key encryption and authentication software.

www.infoseccorp.com


Engage Black
manufactures innovative cryptographic solutions that: securely generate and manage cryptographic keys and operations; and encrypt data at rest and in motion.
www.engageblack.com

For more information about the Engage BlackVault HSM and the BlackVault platform, contact Engage at +1.831.688.1021 or email sales@engageblack.com.



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BlackVault Certificate Authority Adds REST API for EST Flexibility


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