Credit Card-Sized WAN Gateway for Secure Networking Communication for a US-based Network Security Company
Overview
The client is a US-based network security company specializing in software-defined cybersecurity solutions for data centers. They sought to develop a WAN gateway for secure network communication. ACL Digital designed a credit card-sized WAN gateway, addressing the need for both security and space efficiency in networking communication.
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Challenges
Complex Cloud Environment
Lack of a dedicated compact WAN gateway for secure network communication
Solution
- Designed credit card sized WAN gateway for secure and space-constrained networking communication
- Designed compact form factor gateway enclosure: 95 mm(L) x 65 mm(W) x 25.4 mm(H) and PCB size: 85 mm(L) x 55mm(W) x 25.4 mm(H)
- Provided support for different embedded applications using a common 64-bit software platform
- Provided support for ARM TrustZone® & secure boot
- High-performance cryptographic processing
- Software-based secure storage & access to data
- Manufacturing protection
- High performance for efficient NAS processing
- Accelerated hardware with high-speed interfaces, 2 GB Ethernet ports
Outcomes
- Designed a small form-factor and improved network security, which helped the client maintain the security of their end customers' data
- Resolved critical network issues in the assets to minimize vulnerabilities from unauthorized entities
