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← Thales IP
Mobile IP Encryptor
The TCE-6217M is a mobile IP encryption device, developed by
Thales
in Oslo (Norway) around 2012 for use by
NATO
at all levels of secrecy, including COSMIC TOP SECRET.
It is currently (2014) the dominant NATO IP Crypto Equipment (NICE).
It provides end-to-end security to the IP protocol
and is interoperable with all members of the TCE-621 Cryptel-IP family
including the TCE-621/B.
The TCE-621/M is also known as MINP.
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The image on the right shows a typical TCE-621/M as it was used
by NATO for instruction.
The device measures just 160 x 44 x 120 mm and has all connections
at the front. At the center of the front panel is the MODE switch,
which acts as the power switch, but is also used for
ereasing the crypto variables (ZEROIZING).
The TCE-621/M provides full RED/BLACK separation. The left half of the
device deals with the BLACK side (i.e. the outside world) and loading
of the key material, whilst the right half is for the RED side (i.e.
the internal network).
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The TCE-621/M allows any 10/100 Mbps IP-based network to be secured.
The BLACK side also supports USB 2.0 and, via an adapter, legacy RS232.
In addition, an optical interface can be added to the RED side.
The devices can be managed from the TCE-671 Management Centre.
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The TCE-621/M uses a distributed key, which is loaded into
the device by means of a special key transfer devices
that is connected to the 3rd socket at the front panel.
The device can only be operated when a valid and properly initialized
Crypto Ignition Key (CIK) is present at the front.
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In case security is compromised, the keys can be destroyed
quickly by pulling the black knob at the center of the device outwards,
and rotating it clockwise to the E setting, as shown in the image.
This procedure is called ZEROIZING.
For data encryption the user has the choice between a proprietary
NATO NICE algorithm known as EINRIDE, and the public key based
AES algorithm.
The cryptographic keys are loaded into the device by means of a
KOI-18 or
a DTD-compatible device
[2].
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- Designed for NATO secret traffic
- NATO Type A algorithm (Einride)
- NATO Type B algorithm (AES)
- Vectorized AES (allowing customized vector)
- Removable CIK
- 10/100 Mbps ethernet
- IPv4 and IPv6 compatible
- PPP support (black side)
- USB 2.0
- RS232 (via USB adapter)
- Key fill via DS-101 (DTD) or DS-102 (KOI-18) protocol
- ISO 7816 smart card
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- Thales, TCE-321/M
Date unknown. Retrieved April 2014.
- NATO IACD, TCE 621/M
Retrieved April 2014.
- Thales, TCE-321/M NATO approved mobile IP encryptor
Date unknown. Retrieved May 2015.
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- Thales TCE-621/B
- Other Thales encryption device
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Crypto Museum. Created: Wednesday 02 April 2014. Last changed: Sunday, 24 March 2024 - 10:47 CET.
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