National Security Agency Certifies Harris Corporation's SecNet 11 Type 1 Encrypted Secure Wireless Networking Product.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

MELBOURNE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 4, 2002

Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) announced today that its Type 1 Encrypted, Secure Wireless Local Area Network (SWLAN) product, SecNet 11(TM), has been certified by the National Security Agency's (NSA) Commercial COMSEC Endorsement Program (CCEP). SecNet 11 is a revolutionary new product that enables military and government users to securely communicate multimedia information, including data, voice and video, via a wireless network at an unprecedented 11 Megabits-per-second (Mbps).

"SecNet 11 is an innovative new product that allows us to provide our government customers with the advantages of secure wireless communications," said an NSA spokesperson. "With Type 1 Encryption, SecNet 11 meets the Department of Defense's stringent requirements for wireless transmission of both classified and unclassified information."

SecNet 11 completely eliminates the wires and bulky encryption equipment traditionally required for communicating secret-level data. Its Type 1 encryption capability prevents traffic analysis from being performed on transmitted data by an intruder, thus providing secure communication of data (COMSEC), and secure source and destination addresses (NETSEC). SecNet 11 supports the creation of SWLAN infrastructures in a variety of configurations, and allows forces to rapidly communicate secret level multimedia information over a wireless network from the ground, sea, or air. It offers the benefits of untethered communications-on-the-move for a broad range of applications, including intelligence distribution, en-route mission planning and rehearsals, video conferencing and dispersed wireless Tactical Operation Centers.

"In the 21st Century, information is the warfighter's ultimate weapon, and for the first time ever, the U.S. Government has access to a wireless network solution that is Type 1 encrypted," said Bob Henry, president, Harris Government Communications Systems Division (GCSD). "SecNet 11 is a true force multiplier, significantly enhancing command and control operations, and providing the level of secure, untethered connectivity and information superiority critical to transforming information into true combat power."

At the heart of the Harris SecNet 11 solution is a secure wireless Network Interface Card (NIC) that incorporates Harris' NSA-certified Sierra(TM) cryptographic module and the Intersil PRISM(TM) chip set. The SecNet 11 PC Card links individual computers in a wireless network at 11 Mbps. The system also features fast set-up, lightweight design, and low power consumption. For more information on SecNet 11 or to place an order for the product, go to http://www.secnet11.com.

Harris GCSD, one of five divisions within Harris Corporation, conducts advanced research studies, develops prototypes, and produces and supports state-of-the-art, assured communications and information systems that solve the mission-critical communications challenges of its military and government customers, as well as provides the technology base for the company's diverse commercial businesses. Harris Corporation, which also provides microwave, broadcast, network support, and tactical radio products and systems, has sales and services facilities in more than 90 countries. For more information, visit www.harris.com.