Encapsulation of Secure Encrypted Data in a Deployable, Secure Communication System Allowing Benign, Secure Commercial Transport

Abstract

Sensitive, Type 1 KIV-encrypted data is encapsulated into IP packets in a remotely deployed, secure communication system. The IP packets are addressed to a matching IP encapsulator / decapsulator device over the public Internet or other IP protocol network, that then passes it to a similar Type 1 KIV device for decryption. Thus, sensitive, encrypted data is made to appear as if it were any other commercial network data, cloaking it in the vast and busy world of the Internet. The present invention is embodied in a system that provides secure Voice-Over-IP (VOIP), video and data network functionality in a single, small size deployable case, to a remote user. Most importantly, the embodiment allows for the routing of bulk encrypted (i.e., secure) data over a public network, e.g., the Internet.

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[0001]The present application claims priority from U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 502,660, entitled “Encryption of Voice and Data in a Single Data Stream in a Deployable, Secure Communication System”, filed Sep. 15, 2003.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]This invention relates generally to computer and communication networks, and more specifically, to handling of encrypted data in a deployable communication system used to provide secure voice, video and data services to multiple remote users.[0004]2. Background of Related Art[0005]FIG. 5 is a depiction of a conventional deployable secure communication system.[0006]In particular, as shown in FIG. 5, a secure encryption module such as defined by KIV-7 standards 912 with suitable interface hardware is utilized in a direct connection path between a remote user 910 and a wireless connection to a similarly secure receiver via a satellite antenna 914. In the conventional system of FIG. 5, an ISDN link is ...

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Benefits of technology

This patent describes a way to send encrypted data over the internet using a method called IP packet encryption. This can be done to protect sensitive information from being leaked or hacked. The patent also includes a device that can encrypt and send out encrypted data over the internet using IP protocol. The technical effect of this invention is to provide a secure way to transmit encrypted data over the internet.

Problems solved by technology

Such secure data transport systems are costly to install and maintain, and always run a risk of being compromised.

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