Sect�ra� Edge�

Secure Mobile Environment Portable Electronic Device (SME PED)
Overview

The Sect�ra Edge is currently in development for the National Security Agency�s Secure Mobile Environment Portable Electronic Device (SME PED) program. The Sect�ra Edge converges secure wireless voice and data by combining the functionality of a wireless phone and PDA � all in one easy-to-use handheld device.The Sect�ra Edge is the only SME PED that can switch between an integrated classified and unclassified PDA by pushing a single key.

Secure Wireless Phone � and PDA
Not only can you use the Sect�ra Edge to make secure phone calls, you also have secure access to classified networks, your e-mail and web browsing via high-speed quad-band GSM or CDMA cellular networks worldwide.

From the palm of your hand, the Sect�ra Edge allows you to stay connected with attachment viewers and a personal organizer that includes contacts, calendar, tasks, alarms and notes, with desktop synchronization.

Implementing Type 1, Non-Type 1 and Suite B encryption, the Sect�ra Edge provides maximum flexibility in secure communications.

First Rugged Secure Smartphone
Compact and lightweight, the Sect�ra Edge is designed to accommodate wear and tear from both office users securing day-to-day communications or warfighters completing a tactical mission.

The Edge is designed to MIL-STD-810F specifications for Drop, Shock, Vibration, Operating and Storage Temperature, Temperature Shock, Water Resistance, Dust, Humidity and Altitude.

Secure Interoperability
The Sect�ra Edge implements Secure Communications Interoperable Protocol (SCIP), allowing secure phone calls to be made with existing SCIP compatible devices. It also implements High Assurance Internet Protocol Encryptor Interoperability Specification (HAIPE� IS) to provide secure connectivity with classified networks.

Features:

Versatile
- Secure and non-secure wireless phone, e-mail and web browsing
- Withstands rigors of both tactical and everyday environments
- Global roaming over GSM, CDMA or Wi-Fi wireless networks
- Software upgradeable to VoIP
- Exchange secure e-mail with government personnel, including S/MIME BlackBerry� users
- IPv6 software upgradeable

Easy-to-Use
- Familiar Microsoft� Windows� Platform
- Wired and wireless desktop synchronization
- Separation of Classified and Unclassified applications
- Switch between classified and unclassified PDA with a single keystroke
- Advanced Security Features
- Secure wireless access to the SIPRNET and NIPRNET
- DoD PKI enabled Common Access Card (CAC) support
- Supports DoD 8100.2 requirements
- Type 1 encrypted storage of classified data
- Can be used inside closed areas with �SCIF-Friendly� mode

Availability
- The Sect�ra Edge was submitted to NSA for certification 3Q 2007 and is expected to be shipping 4Q 2007.