MeshDynamics First to Deliver FIPS 140-2 with Third-Generation Mesh

Security Critical for Military and Homeland Defense Applications
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
MeshDynamics has completed rigorous third-party testing certifying
its industry-leading MD4000 third generation WiFi wireless mesh nodes
as compliant with Level 1 and Level 2 of FIPS 140-2, the Federal
Information Processing Standards publication for security requirements
for cryptographic modules. This makes MeshDynamics the first vendor to
combine the high performance of third-generation mesh for video,
voice, and data with the Federal government's high standards for
encryption and security.

The FIPS 140-2 publication describes multiple levels of security.
Level 1 defines cryptographic support. MeshDynamics has incorporated a
number of FIPS 140-2 compliant algorithms, including 128-bit AES-based
encryption schemes for securing the management of the module, securing
packets transported between nodes, and for securing pair-wise and
group keys. Also supported are additional FIPS 140-2 specified
algorithms for key generation, authentication, and hashing. These are
in addition to the already-extensive list of secure protocols deployed
in MeshDynamics' standard product line. MeshDynamics is also making
available FIPS 140-2 Level 2 security, which entails securing the
physical integrity of wireless mesh node enclosure with tamper-evident
seals, protecting the plain text cryptographic keys and critical
security parameters within the wireless mesh node from intrusion or
tampering.

Francis daCosta, Founder and CTO of MeshDynamics, noted that the
new security features are a natural outgrowth of the company's history
of supplying critical military and government applications. "Our
military customers have always valued our proven highest performance,
especially over multiple hops. But now they can combine this
performance with FIPS 140-2 Level 1 and Level 2 security in a single
device."

FIPS 140-2 compliant MD4000 wireless mesh nodes are available now.
Qualifying customers may contact the company for pricing and delivery
information.

About MeshDynamics, Inc.

MeshDynamics delivers one of the only third-generation wireless
mesh networking solutions for high-performance outdoor data, voice,
and video networking. Based on sophisticated dynamic channel-agile
networking algorithms, MeshDynamics' MD4000 family of Structured
Mesh(TM) wireless nodes deliver very low-latency and low-jitter
performance, even over multi-hop topologies where many earlier
generation wireless mesh networking products fail. MeshDynamics'
products are in use worldwide in mining and industrial, homeland
security/defense, transportation, and metro/municipal network
applications. MeshDynamics, Inc. is privately held and headquartered
in Santa Clara, CA. More information at: www.meshdynamics.com

MeshDynamics, Inc.
Byron Henderson, 408-398-6395
news@meshdynamics.com

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