Government Grade Security

Security that meets the demands of the world's toughest customer

AT&T offers government agencies a portfolio of solutions to meet the most exacting security standards. With a choice of devices and software meeting FIPS 140-2 requirements, government agencies with security requirements like FISMA or 8100.2 can count on AT&T for trustworthy mobile data and voice communications. We offer:

• A fortified network. Firewalls separate the AT&T private network from the public Internet and protect against intrusions, from spam to brute force attacks. Our digital network allows sophisticated authentication and data encryption.

• FIPS-140 Certified Virtual Private Network solutions. AT&T works with leading providers of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) for FIPS 140-2 certified secure transmission over landlines via frame relay or virtual private circuit. These VPN solutions allow wireless access to agency networks without compromising security.
• Type 1 encrypted devices for secret and above. For the most secure applications, AT&T has optimized its network for the Secure Communications Interoperability Protocol (SCIP) that enables Type 1 voice encryption. Recently announced handheld devices will also provide wireless access to SIPRNET and other classified secure enclaves using the HAIPE protocol.
• More Secure email solutions. Only need secure email? AT&T offers FIPS compliant, closed loop email client-server solutions from BlackBerry and Good Technologies. Full Personal Information Management (PIM) functionality includes address book, calendar, and meeting manager, as well as push email with attachments.
• Device security. AT&T partners with world-class device manufacturers to offer secure hardware in addition to applications-for example, Palm and BlackBerry smartphones equipped with SmartCard Readers and S/MIME capabilities. Additionally, many of our devices offer built in security features, including restricted access via password and the ability to remotely wipe data from a device or disable it entirely. Some application vendors also provide remote security console features, allowing an administrator to remotely kill or wipe data off a device, or to ensure that a user follows security policies. A number of device security applications are available for Windows Mobile handhelds.
• Security of customer information. AT&T follows strict Customer Proprietary Network Information (CPNI) guidelines for protecting individual user privacy. All data centers are monitored 24/7 with video, and sensitive areas use electro-mechanical cipher locks to control access.
• Survivability and recoverability. With hundreds of recently added cell sites, the AT&T network is designed to prevent outages in the first place and to recover quickly if needed. Emergency equipment is ready for immediate deployment-for example, COWs and COLTs (Cell on Wheels and Cell on Light Truck). We also provide 24-hour network surveillance and a dedicated help desk for government clients.

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