Oracle Announces Support for Government-Standard Encryption with Secure Network Services

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Oracle Corp. has announced that its Secure Network Services product will support Fortezza, the primary encryption hardware of the National Security Agency's Multilevel Information Systems Security Initiative (MISSI). This integration provides government-standard encryption and authentication for network computing environments, protecting sensitive information from data theft and unauthorized alteration. The MISSI program aims to provide technology for government systems requiring strong security, and Oracle's Secure Network Services, an add-on package to SQL*Net connectivity software, offers comprehensive data security for all types of network traffic.

Key Takeaways:

  • Oracle's Secure Network Services will support Fortezza, the government-standard encryption hardware, for secure network computing environments.
  • The MISSI program aims to provide technology for government systems requiring strong security, and Oracle's Secure Network Services will meet these requirements.
  • Secure Network Services provides comprehensive, reliable, and transparent data security for all types of network traffic.
  • Fortezza support will enable authentication and encryption in Oracle environments using government-standard encryption technology.
  • The technology will be utilized for powerful user identification and authentication, data encryption for confidentiality and integrity, digital signatures, and non-repudiation.
  • Oracle's support of Fortezza continues its commitment to secure information systems for the U.S. Government.
  • Secure Network Services protects sensitive information from data theft and unauthorized alteration.
  • The technology will be utilized in various government applications, including the Defense Message System (DMS) and electronic payments.
  • Fortezza-based authentication and encryption will be available in Oracle environments, ensuring data security and integrity.

Statistics:

  • Oracle's Secure Network Services supports multiple encryption algorithms, including Digital Encryption Standard (DES) and RSA Data Security's RC4 encryption algorithms.
  • The technology ensures data integrity through RSA Data Security's MD5 algorithm.
  • Secure Network Services provides full data stream encryption and integrity checking for any Oracle-supplied, customer-written, or third-party application.
  • The product is currently available on several hardware platforms, including AT&T, DEC, Data General, Hewlett Packard, IBM, Microsoft Windows, Pyramid, Sequent, and Sun.
  • Release 1.1 of Secure Network Services is shipping today, and production release with Fortezza support is expected in the first half of 1996.

Sources:

  • Oracle Corp. press release, October 10, 1995
  • National Security Agency (NSA) Multilevel Information Systems Security Initiative (MISSI) program information