Fortezza-enabled Multi-level Sensitive Simulations
conference paper
Current security models in simulation environments depend on interconnected System High enclaves. A secret and below interconnect (SABI) using a guard might interconnect the various enclave classification levels. Problem areas include: restricted "need-to-know" (privacy/sensitivity) support, the dependence on expensive or capacity-limited link encryptors, the difficulty to clear all personnel involved in a multi-national and/or large exercise, and the throughput limitations associated with centralized guard mechanisms.
In the joint Sensitive Simulation (SENSIM) project STRICOM, TNO-FEL and SPARTA Inc. researched the use of application level Fortezza® end-to-end encryption in a multi-level sensitive but unclassified (SBU) secured simulation environment. The use of digital signatures to authenticate and protect the integrity of simulation management information has been studied as well. This paper discusses the background of this new approach, the international experiments using an ISDN link, the initial results, improvements made, conclusions and recommendations for further study. This project was sponsored jointly by the US Army STRICOM and the Royal Netherlands Army (RNlA).
In the joint Sensitive Simulation (SENSIM) project STRICOM, TNO-FEL and SPARTA Inc. researched the use of application level Fortezza® end-to-end encryption in a multi-level sensitive but unclassified (SBU) secured simulation environment. The use of digital signatures to authenticate and protect the integrity of simulation management information has been studied as well. This paper discusses the background of this new approach, the international experiments using an ISDN link, the initial results, improvements made, conclusions and recommendations for further study. This project was sponsored jointly by the US Army STRICOM and the Royal Netherlands Army (RNlA).
TNO Identifier
95047
Publisher
SISO, Inc
Source title
The 1998 Spring Simulation Interoperability Workshop, Position Papers, Volume I, March 9-13, 1998, Orlando, FL
Place of publication
Orlando, FL
Pages
119-132