communications - secure (CNX Coalition Network Exchange)

The Coalition Network Exchange (CNX) addresses a capability shortfall in transferring secure information in a trusted way between members of a coalition force. The CNX system is a multi-level information security solution which enables users to exchange information in a trusted and cost-effective way. CNX uses existing network infrastructure and communications systems and allows for a variety of coalition partners with differing levels of security classification.

CNX key benefits:

faster, more effective and efficient information transfer between national and coalition domains
enhanced security for sovereign data
automation of data distribution processes
enhanced command, control and information exploitation capabilities
enhanced interoperability with coalition forces
enhanced communications between defence, government and intelligence agencies
reduced net costs of ownership

Description	Pertinent information
The CNX device addresses an identified capability shortfall in transferring secure information in a trusted way between members of a coalition force. Currently a labour intensive manual process which is open to errors and substantial delays is used to identify and disseminate sensitive information in a mixed coalition. In contrast, the CNX system is a multi-level information security solution which enables users to exchange information in a trusted and cost effective way. It uses existing network infrastructure and communications systems and allows for a variety of coalition partners with differing levels of security classification.	The CNX system allows data exchange between military headquarter elements and/or government organisations and coalition and/or national operation networks. It allows information authorised for release to be automatically transferred to coalition networks, by: allowing the user to review the information in a secure network environment labelling authorised information from the desktop establishing secure network connections in the release process guarding information during exchange
Status	Company
Tenix Defence Electronic Systems Division (ESD) is currently developing the CNX system for the world market. ESD has demonstrated capability in information security products through its development of the Interactive Link suite of products and involvement in Joint Project 2049 for the Australian Department of Defence. ESD has over 10 years' experience in the field of information security and continues to work with Australia's Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DTSO).	Team Australia - Tenix Defence - Electronic Systems Division

Description

Pertinent information

The CNX device addresses an identified capability shortfall in transferring secure information in a trusted way between members of a coalition force. Currently a labour intensive manual process which is open to errors and substantial delays is used to identify and disseminate sensitive information in a mixed coalition. In contrast, the CNX system is a multi-level information security solution which enables users to exchange information in a trusted and cost effective way. It uses existing network infrastructure and communications systems and allows for a variety of coalition partners with differing levels of security classification.

The CNX system allows data exchange between military headquarter elements and/or government organisations and coalition and/or national operation networks. It allows information authorised for release to be automatically transferred to coalition networks, by:

allowing the user to review the information in a secure network environment
labelling authorised information from the desktop
establishing secure network connections in the release process
guarding information during exchange

Status

Company

Tenix Defence Electronic Systems Division (ESD) is currently developing the CNX system for the world market. ESD has demonstrated capability in information security products through its development of the Interactive Link suite of products and involvement in Joint Project 2049 for the Australian Department of Defence. ESD has over 10 years' experience in the field of information security and continues to work with Australia's Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DTSO).

Team Australia - Tenix Defence - Electronic Systems Division