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RedCreek Communications Introduces Affordable Hardware Platform for Secure Remote Networking

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RedCreek Communications, Inc., a leading provider of innovative security solutions, has announced the availability of its new hardware platform, The Personal Ravlin II, designed to connect remote office users and teleworkers to broadband services while preventing security risks inherent in most Internet connections. The Personal Ravlin II offers Virtual Private Network (VPN) capability in a small form factor, providing data privacy for LAN/WAN communications using 168-bit 3DES encryption.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Personal Ravlin II is a compact hardware client that provides secure remote networking capabilities, priced at $550.
  • The device offers Virtual Private Network (VPN) capability, preventing security risks inherent in most Internet connections.
  • It uses 168-bit 3DES encryption for data privacy and supports powerful security standards, including Digital Signature Standard (DSS), pre-shared keys, Diffie-Hellman key exchange, X.509 v.3 digital certificates, and IKE Key management.
  • The Personal Ravlin II is platform-independent, functioning smoothly regardless of the user's hardware or operating system platform.
  • It includes significant firewall services, supports DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) and NAPT (Network Address Port Translation) protocols, and helps mitigate risks to the broadband user on an "always-on" Internet connection and on the corporate VPN.
  • The device has received validation for Federal Information Processing Standard FIPS 140-1 (Security Requirements for Cryptographic Modules), placing it on the CMVP Validated Modules List.
  • The Personal Ravlin II is available now through certified RedCreek resellers, with a list price of $550.

Statistics:

  • The Personal Ravlin II is priced at $550.
  • The device uses 168-bit 3DES encryption for data privacy.
  • It supports Digital Signature Standard (DSS), pre-shared keys, Diffie-Hellman key exchange, X.509 v.3 digital certificates, and IKE Key management.
  • The Personal Ravlin II has received validation for Federal Information Processing Standard FIPS 140-1 (Security Requirements for Cryptographic Modules).
  • The device is platform-independent and functions smoothly on various hardware and operating system platforms.

Sources:

  • RedCreek Communications, Inc. press release, October 10, 2023.
  • National Institute of Standards and Technology, validation announcement for Federal Information Processing Standard FIPS 140-1.

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