BLACKBOND

The BlackBond is a “bump in the wire” device that seamlessly encrypts T1 / E1 and fractional T1 / E1 circuits. It’s extremely low latency allows it to encrypt the circuit without impact to voice, video and data T1 / E1 traffic.

The BlackBond uses the strongest commercially available cryptography and automatically rotates cryptographic keys at user defined intervals. Key generation is performed by a FIPS compliant Random Number Generator (RNG).

The BlackBond is effective at protecting data in motion in virtually any network environment. It is available as a stand-alone device for remote locations, or as a slot-card in a multi-slot chassis for central site locations.

For networks requiring both security and redundant circuits, the BlackBond can be ordered with a protection switching option. In this case, the encrypted traffic will switch to a backup T1 / E1 circuit if the primary T1 / E1 circuit fails. Alternatively, the traffic could be switched over to a backup packet based connection, such as 4G LTE. 

• Wireline T1 / E1 circuits
• Fiber T1 / E1 circuits
• Microwave T1 / E1 circuits
• Fractional T1 / E1 circuits (satellite, etc.)
• Circuit protection switching for encrypted T1 / E1
• Packet protection switching for encrypted T1 / E1

• Sophisticated AES 256 bit key encryption
• Automated symmetric key rotation
• Secure key generation with FIPS RNG
• Compact and highly reliable (no fans)
• Stand-alone and chassis slot-card configurations
• Plug and play functionality
• Software Upgradable

• T1 / E1 data is secure in the event of a breach
• Supports both full and fractional T1 / E1 networks
• Extremely low latency ensures voice, video and data applications continue to operate seamlessly
• Can completely “hide” original network traffic (including header / addresses)
• Easy to setup and operate
• Seamless integration into existing network
• Doesn't consume compute resources from existing networking equipment
• Central and remote site configurations