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Chapter 1 - Introduction
The IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch series is NIAP
Profile for Peripheral Sharing Device version 4.0)
set by the U.S. Department of Defense for peripheral sharing devices. Compliance ensures maximum
information security while sharing a single set of keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, and CAC (Common
Access Card) Reader
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a keyboard and a mouse are accommodated, other USB peripherals cannot be connected to the console
ports of the Secure KVM; therefore, providing high-level security, protection and data safekeeping.
The IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch provides the utmost hardware and software security when switching
port focus. Hardware security includes tamper-evident tapes, chassis intrusion detection, and tamper-proof
hardware. Software security includes restricted USB connectivity, meaning non-HIDs (Human Interface
Devices) or nonpredefined CAC/HIDs are ignored when switching. This security includes channel isolation
per port and automatic clearing of the keyboard and mouse buffer when switching port focus, making it
impossible for data to be leaked or transferred between secure and unsecure computers.
By combining physical security with controlled USB connectivity and controlled unidirectional data flow
from devices to connected computers only, the IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch series offers the means to
consolidate multiple workstations of various security classification levels with one keyboard, one video
monitor, and one mouse (KVM) console.
Administrative Functions
To be compliant with Protection Profile 4.0 while providing higher deployment flexibility, wider product
support for new authentication devices, and maximum security, the IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch offers
Port Authentication Utility. IOGEAR Port Authentication Utility allows authorized administrators to configure
IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch to either accept or reject specific USB devices. Through a secured access and
authentication process, authorized administrators can perform log data auditing, the Secure KVM Switch
configuration, and configurable device filtering through the Port Authentication Utility.
Note:
1.
The National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP) is a United States government initiative to
meet the security testing needs of IT consumers and manufacturers. NIAP is operated by the National
Security Agency (NSA) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
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IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch series additionally satisfied Protection Profile version 4.0 for Peripheral
Sharing Device (PSD).
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USB 1.1 for keyboard, mouse connections, and USB 2.0 for CAC reader connection.
between multiple computers. Conformity with Protection Profile v4.0 certifies that only
-certified and compliant with NIAP PP 4.0 (Protection
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requirements, satisfying the latest security requisites
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