Harris Corporation Highband Networking Radio Receives Federal Security Standards Certification (FIPS 140-2)

Harris Corporation Highband Networking Radio Receives Federal Security Standards Certification (FIPS 140-2)

Harris Radio's Directive Beam Technology Provides Secure High-Bandwidth, Long-Range, On-the-Move Communications

MELBOURNE, Fla., Feb. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information processing company, has received Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) 140-2 Level 2 certification for the Harris Highband Networking Radio(TM) (HNR). Conferred by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the FIPS certification validates the security standards of cryptography modules, which are a critical element of the HNR. The radio provides secure, high-bandwidth, on-the-move connectivity among users of widely dispersed local area networks, allowing seamless communication of voice, video and data to all levels of command for greater situational awareness.

HNR is the first networking system to utilize directive beam technology to achieve a high-throughput mesh network over long distances with enhanced spectrum efficiency. The radio has a number of advanced, multi-layer security features that enable the passing of SCI-level (Sensitive Compartmented Information) data. These include 256-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) capability, tamper-proof labels, High Assurance Internet Protocol Encryption (HAIPE) compatibility, a directional-beam antenna for Low Probability of Intercept (LPI), and a secure transit case accessory with SIPRNET/NIPRNET network services. The HNR mesh network is a "colorless core" capable of transporting secure and unsecure data over the same network.

"This is another milestone in Harris Corporation's commitment to providing our customers with assured communications solutions," said Wes Covell, president, Harris Defense Programs. "The FIPS 140-2 certification positions us to address and fulfill the critical security requirements of our customers."

Co-developed with BAE Systems, the HNR system integrates directive-beam technology with mobile, ad hoc mesh networking and achieves burst data rates of up to 54 Mbps. It has been demonstrated on a variety of fixed-wing, rotary- wing, and airship platforms, including piloted aircraft and unmanned aircraft systems, and it is currently being deployed in-theater by the U.S. Army. Applications of the Highband Networking Waveform(TM) (HNW) and the HNR extend to numerous scenarios, including terrestrial tactical communications augmented by air-to-ground and air-to-air nodes, as well as air-and-missile-defense missions. They also can be used to extend the battlespace network into the maritime force contingent, connecting expeditionary forces, near-shore support and blue-water platforms.

Harris Defense Programs develops, supplies, and integrates communications and information processing products, systems, and networks for a diverse base of aerospace, terrestrial and maritime applications supporting U.S. Department of Defense missions. Harris is committed to delivering leading-edge technologies that support the military's ongoing transformation to network- centric communications.

About Harris Corporation

Harris is an international communications and information technology company serving government and commercial markets in more than 150 countries. Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company has annual revenue of more than $5.4 billion and 16,000 employees - including nearly 7,000 engineers and scientists. Harris is dedicated to developing best-in-class assured communications(R) products, systems, and services. Additional information about Harris Corporation is available at www.harris.com.

Source: Harris Corporation

CONTACT: Sleighton Meyer, Harris Government Communications Systems, +1-
321-727-6514, sleighton.meyer@harris.com; or Jim Burke, Harris Corporation,
+1-321-727-9131, jim.burke@harris.com; or Marc Raimondi, Harris Corporation -
Washington, D.C., +1-202-729-3732, marc.raimondi@harris.com

Web site: http://www.harris.com/

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