Baltimore Technologies Chosen to Provide Security and Integrity to the Australian Defence Communications Network.Business Editors & Technology Writers SYDNEY, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 19, 2001 Baltimore Technologies Baltimore Technologies was an internet security firm founded in 1976 by Michael Purser. It was acquired in 1996 by a team financed by Dermot Desmond and led by Fran Rooney, who became CEO. (Nasdaq: BALT BALT bronchus-associated lymphoid tissue. BALT Bronchiole-associated lymphoid tissue, see MALT ) (LONDON: BLM BLM n abbr (US) (= Bureau of Land Management) → les domaines ) today announced that it is a key member of the consortium selected to upgrade the Australian Defence communications network The transmission channels interconnecting all client and server stations as well as all supporting hardware and software. through the multimillion dollar e-Defence project. Baltimore Technologies was chosen as part of the CSC-led consortium, to provide secure communications and e-business solutions to the 90,000 Australian Defence personnel. Under this agreement, Baltimore will provide e-security services in a deal valued at over A$1 million, that is expected to be recognised over a seven month period from June to year end. The aim of the e-Defence project is to provide a sophisticated and integrated infrastructure to protect critical operational communications. Every member of Defence will be given a digital certificate that has been generated using an accredited accredited recognition by an appropriate authority that the performance of a particular institution has satisfied a prestated set of criteria. accredited herds cattle herds which have achieved a low level of reactors to, e.g. public key infrastructure (PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) A framework for creating a secure method for exchanging information based on public key cryptography. The foundation of a PKI is the certificate authority (CA), which issues digital certificates that authenticate the identity of ). These digital certificates will enable Defence personnel to uniquely sign and encrypt their electronic correspondence, giving this e-correspondence the same assurance and legal status as a signed, paper-based letter. The e-Defence communications system In telecommunication, a communications system is a collection of individual communications networks, transmission systems, relay stations, tributary stations, and data terminal equipment (DTE) usually capable of interconnection and interoperation to form an integrated whole. will be based on the commercial off-the-shelf Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) is a term for software or hardware, generally technology or computer products, that are ready-made and available for sale, lease, or license to the general public. products that are currently being used by Defence. Baltimore will provide the expertise to increase the security provided by their mail systems to a level appropriate for the communication of highly sensitive Adj. 1. highly sensitive - readily affected by various agents; "a highly sensitive explosive is easily exploded by a shock"; "a sensitive colloid is readily coagulated" information. When completed, e-Defence will be the largest such information security project in the Southern Hemisphere and will be compliant with the Australian Government's Gatekeeper requirements. Notes to Editors: Background on Department of Defence communications network -- The defence network is one of Australia's largest, covering over 300 locations nationally and offshore -- The Department of Defence consists of 90,000 personnel What is the e-Defence project? -- Sophisticated privacy and integrity infrastructure to protect critical operational communications -- The project will provide encryption, electronic signature capabilities, e-mail enhancements, desktop-to-desktop interoperability with allies and a tactical interface to the battlefield. Smart Cards Example of widely used contactless smart cards are Hong Kong's Octopus card, Paris' Calypso/Navigo card and Lisbon' LisboaViva card, which predate the ISO/IEC 14443 standard. The following tables list smart cards used for public transportation and other electronic purse applications. will be introduced in later phases of the project. -- Timeframe for completion is 24 months -- Largest such information security project in the Southern Hemisphere What does the e-Defence project mean to Defence? -- Commanders will have a network that meets their needs in executing military operations This is a list of missions, operations, and projects. Missions in support of other missions are not listed independently. World War I ''See also List of military engagements of World War I
-- Purchasing decisions for things such as weapon systems, can be handled by the network -- The e-Defence project will create approximately 40 high-tech jobs within the capital and regional Australia over the next two to three years. Who is implementing this system for Defence? -- CSC has signed a $34 million contract with the Department of Defence -- CSC is partnering with Baltimore Technologies, Compucat Research, Communications Design and Management, and Total Logistics Management to implement the e-Defence system About Baltimore Technologies Baltimore Technologies develops and markets security products and services to enable companies to develop trusted, secure systems for e-business, the Internet and mobile commerce. Its products include a wide range of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) products and services, access and authorisation management solutions, wireless e-security, cryptographic toolkits, content security products, security applications and hardware cryptographic devices. Baltimore's global professional services organisation offers a wide variety of consulting, training and deployment support to its customers worldwide. Baltimore Technologies markets and sells its solutions worldwide directly and through the TrustedWorld partner program. Baltimore TrustedWorld includes many of the world's leading technology companies and a wide variety of global, regional and local business alliance partners. Baltimore Technologies plc is a public company with dual listings on NASDAQ (BALT) and the London Stock Exchange London Stock Exchange London marketplace for securities. It was formed in 1773 by a group of stockbrokers who had been doing business informally in local coffeehouses. (BLM). For further information and press releases on Baltimore Technologies, please visit www.baltimore.com |
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