Sectra develops new encryption module for Sweden's Defense Forces of the future

Sectra develops new encryption module for Sweden's Defense Forces of the future The Swedish Defense Forces have ordered the development of a new encryption module from Swedish company Sectra. The encryption module will handle most of the security-critical segments of the Defense Forces' encryption systems, such as algorithmic and encryption keys, and will constitute a base for potential secure communication within Sweden's Defense Forces. The value of the order is slightly more than SEK 2 M. "For Sectra, this order means that we will develop a new family of encryption modules to meet the future needs of Sweden's Defense Forces. This will strengthen our role as the leading supplier of encryption systems to the future Defense Forces," says Tommy Waszkiewicz, President of Sectra Communications AB. Encryption modules The new generation of encryption module will form the base for future encryption systems adapted for the different needs of the Defense Forces of tomorrow. The separate demands of the various encryption systems will be met by developing variants of the new encryption module. Sectra's different products and system solutions within the information security area are based on a uniform security structure. The most security-critical functions will be handled by encryption modules that contain encryption algorithms and keys. Sectra has been entrusted to develop encryption modules by FMV (Defense Matériel Administration) for the Swedish Defense Forces since the mid-1980s. As a result of Sectra's competence to develop even the most critical subcomponents, its products can attain the most optimal levels of security and performance. For further information contact: Jan-Olof Brüer, President and CEO, Sectra AB, +46 13-23 52 09, job@sectra.se Tommy Waszkiewicz, President Sectra Communications AB, +46 13-23 52 47, tw@sectra.se Visit our website at http://www.sectra.se About Sectra Communications Sectra develops and sells secure mobile communications systems, high-speed encryption for telecom and data lines as well as tactical radio systems. Customers are the defense forces and government authorities in Europe and within NATO with extremely high demands on communications security. Sectra has strong core expertise in encryption and is one of the leading companies in the world in the design and development of secure communications systems. Sectra's system is used by customers in Sweden, Norway, Germany, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Finland, the US, NATO's central organization and US EUCOM. Sectra's operations Sectra has its roots in Linköping Institute of Technology and is one of Sweden's fastest growing high-tech companies in IT. Since the mid-1980s, Sectra has successfully conducted development and sales of advanced medical IT and telecommunications products. Today, the business includes products in medical systems and secure communication systems. Business is conducted in eight countries with a total of approximately 350 employees. Sales for fiscal year 2003/2004 amounted to SEK 495 million. Since March 1999, Sectra's shares have been quoted on the O list of the Stockholm Exchange. ------------------------------------------------------------ This information was brought to you by Waymaker http://www.waymaker.net The following files are available for download: http://www.waymaker.net/bitonline/2004/08/30/20040827BIT22460/wkr0001.pdf