10 Year Anniversary – FIPS 140-2 Complaint SSH Server and Client

In 2008, Georgia SoftWorks released UTS Version 7.50.0003, which allowed GSW Mobile SSH Clients a FIPS 140-2 compliant operation.

FIPS 140-2 stands for Federal Information Processing Standards under Publication 140-2. It is the U.S government computer security standard used to approve cryptographic modules. FIPS certification standards are either mandated or recommended for use in federal government information technology systems. Their requirements not only cover the cryptographic modules themselves, but also their documentation and some aspects of the source code.

Release Notes (2008) from UTS Version 7.50.0003

The story behind FIPS 140-2…

Under contract with the United States Military, GSW developed an End-to-End SSH FIPS 140-2 compliant solution (Client and Server) to meet their security requirements. This purposed and specific task was to provide a solution for the most demanding security requirements. After completing the project, Georgia SoftWorks is able to make this FIPS 140-2 compliant solution available commercially for other Federal and State agencies, as well as other private enterprises and institutions that need or desire government grade security requirements.

“It was our pleasure and honor to work with the United States Military to develop the FIPS 140-2 complaint SSH Client and Server. We were proud to develop a solution that met their strict security requirements, and are happy to offer that product to others in need of similar standards,” said Steve Lindsey of Georgia SoftWorks.

FIPS 140-2 specifies the security requirements that will be satisfied by a cryptographic module utilized within a security system protecting sensitive or valuable data. The FIPS 140-2 compliant option is for entities with requirements to meet cryptographic module security standards to protect sensitive and valuable data.

Why Georgia SoftWorks?

The GSW SSH Serer with FIPS140-2 compliance option provides TRUE client and TRUE server compliance, ensuring true End-to-End Security.

“Vendors that sell incomplete solutions will claim that since the device’s operating system is FIPS 140-2 compliant, that any SSH client running on it is automatically FIPS 140-2 compliant. THIS IS NOT TRUE.  Please don’t be fooled! The SSH Client MUST be FIPS 140-2 compliant. If there isn’t end-to-end security, then it simply is not secure,” Lindsey said.

Learn more about the GSW UTS with Extreme Security: FIPS 140-2 Compliance.

Country Highlight – GSW Telnet Server Resellers in the Czech Republic

 Country Highlight: GSW Telnet Server Authorized Resellers in the Czech Republic

 Georgia SoftWorks has gained worldwide recognition for their development of the GSW Telnet Server for Windows and SSH Server for Windows over the past 25 years. They have end users and resellers on every continent, except Antarctica. As more resellers join the ever-growing global network of Authorized Resellers, more industries are using the GSW Telnet and SSH, proving its robustness and superior operation in the most demanding commercial and industrial environments.

Below are some of our Featured Authorized Resellers in the Czech Republic.

 

KODYS

Enterprise Mobile and Barcode Systems – Our business is providing our customers with complete solutions for m-commerce and warehouse management. Our systems are dedicated for manufacturing, logistics and distribution markets. We provide assistance and consultation in those areas of our enterprises operation. Our mission is becoming a preferred mobile and wireless solutions supplier in Czech Republic.

Location: Hostalkova 7/520
169 00 Praha 6
Csech Republic

E-Mail:  info@kodys.cz

Web:  www.kodys.cz

 

Zetes Solutions CZ s.r.o.

Zetes (Euronext Brussels: ZTS) is an international corporation specializing in the provision of identification and mobility solutions for goods and people. By using the latest technologies, Zetes enables its customers improve the speed and quality of their process execution and increase data accuracy, which in turn helps them to remain at the forefront of their industries. Founded in 1984, headquartered in Brussels with more than 1,100 experts in 30+ offices across 20 countries in the EMEA region.

Location: Lužná 716/2
160 00 Praha 6
Czech Republic

E-Mail:  info@cz.zetes.com

Web:  http://www.zetes.com/cz

Another Major Security Breach? 4 GSW Products to Protect Your Sensitive and Valuable Data

Another major security breach in the news?!

This year, security breaches, internet threats and cyber-attacks are popping up in the news almost daily, with millions of sensitive data records exposed. According to InfoSecurity Magazine, almost 1.4 billion records were exposed in 686 breaches reported between Jan 1 and March 31 2018. As internet threats and cyber-attacks increase, business vulnerability is at an all-time high.

Security breaches are bad for business, bad for reputations and are a quick way to lose trust from your customers.

“A Security breach can be extremely damaging and we make sure that we can provide the best on the market for our customers.” – Georgia SoftWorks

GSW offers 4 products that will protect your sensitive and valuable data.

1. The Georgia SoftWorks SSH Server–
The Georgia SoftWorks SSH Server is based upon the robust and reliable Universal Terminal Server and provides secure remote access to your Windows host including Secure Remote Logon, Secure Data Exchange and Secure Access to your application on an non-secure network.

The growing concern that sensitive data must not be available to unauthorized third parties demands secure access between clients and server. This is especially true for RF Terminal access to a server. Secure Remote Access is required yet the configuration needs to be simple. With many security solutions the administration is so complex and lengthy that many businesses are either unprepared for the technical challenge or not able to spend the time required for proper implementation and continued maintenance. Our SSH Server is perfect for data collection devices.

The Georgia SoftWorks SSH Server for Windows offers a secure solution that is simple to install, implement and configure. You get complete End to End security. GSW provides mobile and desktop clients and basic technical support at no extra cost which provides a significant savings. Get Secure Now! (Supports IPv6 too!)

2.The GSW FIPS 140-2 Upgrade –
GSW’s SSH Server and SSH Client provide a “FIPS” 140-2 compliant option for those entities with requirements to meet cryptographic module security standards to protect sensitive and valuable data. FIPS certification standards are either mandated or recommended for use in federal government information technology (IT) systems. In addition to all the security benefits of the GSW SSH Server you can also have FIPS 140-2 compliance.
Under contract with the United States Military, GSW developed an End-to-End SSH FIPS 140-2 compliant solution, Client and Server to meet their requirements.
GSW is able to make this FIPS 140-2 compliant solution commercially available for other Federal and State agencies, as well as institutions and private enterprises with the need to comply with government grade security requirements.

3.The GSW Business Tunnel
The GSW Business Tunnel is a versatile and secure connectivity tool that allows you and your coworkers secure access to required network services that are often risky due to non-secure locations or impossible due to firewall configurations.

With the GSW Business Tunnel, secure tunnels are built over a network between the Business Tunnel Software and an SSH Server. Each tunnel may contain one or more channels where encrypted traffic is encapsulated and is sent through an encrypted channel providing the security you need to confidently connect over a wifi network.

Provide SSH protected access to popular network services like SMTP, POP, RDP, HTTP, MySSQL, SQL Server etc. over and untrusted network.
From branch offices, airports, hotels, home, or any remote location you can confidently and securely Browse your company’s intranet, surf the web, remote desktop, manage servers, send/receive email, maintain databases and more!

4. The GSW ConnectBot – SSH/Telnet Client for Android

GSW ConnectBot from Georgia SoftWorks is a simple to use but powerful Secure Shell (SSH) and telnet client with enough features to satisfy both system administrators and industrial environments. Based on the proven and familiar user interface of the original ConnectBot the GSW ConnectBot is the most cryptographically secure, commercially supported SSH client for Android on par only with the Georgia SoftWorks SSH Clients for Windows.

Production environments need robust features, performance and reliability to support their operations. The GSW ConnectBot was specifically designed for demanding and commercial industrial environments. Coupled with world-class security and supported by a full team of skilled technicians, the GSW ConnectBot is a top-notch connectivity tool that you can trust to get the job done in a serious production environment.

 
Keep your sensitive business information secure, simply. Let Georgia SoftWorks help. Call for your free trial today!