SUNNYVALE, Calif. and
ROUND ROCK, Texas, Jan. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Good
Technology, the leader in secure multiplatform enterprise mobility,
today announced that the first secure Android OS-based platform has
been certified by the Defense Information Systems Agency
(DISA), which will allow Good for Government™ mobile device
management and data loss prevention capabilities to be used on the
Global Information Grid (GIG). Using the new solution ("Secure
Android"), U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) personnel will be able
to sign, encrypt/decrypt e-mail, utilize a secure partition on the
Android device for business applications, and securely access
Intranet-based content anytime, from anywhere. This is the first
STIG-certified Android OS solution that meets the requirements set
forth by DoD Directive 8100.2, which mandates use of secure,
multipurpose internet mail extension (S/MIME) in conjunction with a
DoD common access card (CAC) and interoperability with the
Department of Defense Public Key Infrastructure (PKI). The Secure
Android OS was first approved for use on government networks with
Dell Streak 5 devices. As part of today's announcement, Good
Technology also introduced its Secure Android Partner Program,
a joint development initiative targeted at working with
device makers interested in leveraging Good's expertise in
developing STIG compliant solutions.
Good Technology initially worked with Dell to augment the
security framework contained within Android and deploy it on Streak
5 devices. The secure Android platform leverages Good for
Government technology to provide secure access to information
stored within a command's enclave and usually only accessed with
desktops/laptops, such as command and control programs, as well as
access to a number of powerful business applications on Dell
devices that allows members of the military to operate with
desktop-like capabilities in a protected mobile environment.
Employees can also access critical agency resources behind the
firewall, such as intranets or other web-enabled applications,
through an integrated secure browser.
"The world of smartphones, tablets and mobile devices is
evolving rapidly and changing the way DoD agencies think about
everything from telework to continuity of operations (COOP) as well
as information assurance. Having worked closely with the DoD for
the past five years, we recognized there was a need to close the
gap between what today's DoD personnel were able to perform
utilizing currently approved mobility platforms and what they
wanted to do," said Chris Roberts,
vice president of public sector at Good Technology. "We're
proud to be working with Dell, Biometric Associates, LP and other
partners to provide a secure way for military personnel to benefit
from the latest mobile technology while providing DoD officials
with the peace of mind of knowing that sensitive government data is
protected."
Using Good for Government's mobility suite, the new solution
will pass and manage sensitive data from Microsoft Exchange servers
located in DoD data centers via Good's email application to
end-point Android devices wirelessly, using a FIPS 140-2 validated
cryptographic module with AES encryption to ensure data protection
for data-at-rest as well as data-in-transit. Good's patented
container-based technology prevents data leakage to non-secure
applications. The DoD can use Good's Web-based management console
to manage Dell Android devices and all other device platforms on
the network simultaneously. The management console also allows
administrators to block access from potentially compromised devices
that may have been rooted by either the end user or a malicious
attacker as well as to remotely wipe lost, stolen or retired
smartphones to mitigate potential data leakage.
"We recognized the importance of providing personnel with mobile
access to information two years ago when we kicked-off the
Connecting Soldiers to Digital Applications project for
smartphones. As of now, my branch has created about 75 apps—a third
of which are on Android," said Lt. Col. Gregory Motes, chief of the Army¹s newly created
Mobile Applications Branch at Fort
Gordon, Ga. "Until now, troops have had no way to
access official Army apps, but with certification for use of the
Android OS with Good Technology on Dell's Streak 5, we are one step
closer to providing our troops with greater mobility and improved,
real-time access to information anytime, anywhere."
Good Technology Secure Android Partner Program
Good Technology partnered with Dell to develop the first
iteration of the Secure Android OS. The new solution also
incorporates Biometric Associates, LP baiMobile® technology to
permit network or client applications residing on the Android
device to access the credentials stored on a smart card to perform
functions such as digitally signing and decrypting emails, and
authenticating to secure web sites and network servers. In
addition, developers can leverage the security features of this new
solution by integrating BAL's baiMobile®middleware libraries,
device drivers and APIs that will allow them to build smart
card-enabled applications. Moving forward, Good Technology will be
engaging with other device manufacturers interested in creating
STIG-certified offerings through its Secure Android Partner
Program. The program will provide device manufacturing partners
with API specification to comply with STIG guidance, integration of
each partners' API with the Good for Government management console,
and CAC reader integration in partnership with BAI Certification
services. These tools will make their solutions eligible for STIG
approval and thus authorized for use within the DoD.
"We're proud to enable the ever-increasing demands on our men
and women in uniform to operate outside of office environments with
powerful yet secure mobile solutions," said Ian Haynes, client and mobility brand manager,
Dell Federal. "At Dell, we believe that what's behind the device is
what truly matters – especially for government customers, and with
the help of Good Technology, we're now able to bring a solution
powered by the flexible Android operating system."
The new Secure Android OS is immediately available for pilot
programs on Dell Streak 5 devices provided by Dell and select
government resellers including Four Points and Steel Cloud. For
more information on Good for Government, please visit:
http://good.com/products/good-for-government.php. Parties
interested in more on the Good Secure Android Program, please visit
http://www.good.com/our_partners/partners-contact.php
About Dell
Dell Inc. (NASDAQ: DELL) listens to customers and delivers
innovative technology and services that give them the power to do
more. For more information, visit www.dell.com.
Biometric Associates, LP
Biometric Associates, LP is a unique developer,
manufacturer, and integrator of authentication and identity
systems. Products include smart card middleware for mobile
operating systems and Bluetooth smart card readers and headsets
specifically designed to provide military-grade security. For
additional information, visit www.baimobile.com
About Good Technology
Good Technology combines award-winning enterprise-grade mobile
security and control with an exceptional user experience, allowing
enterprise and government employees to connect, communicate, and
collaborate on their devices of choice. Recognized by the Software
and Information Industry Association (SIIA) as the Best Mobile
Operations Management Solution in 2011, Good opens new
possibilities for maximizing business and personal productivity by
providing secure, easy-to-use, and instant mobile access to data,
applications and services on hundreds of mobile devices. Want to
know more? Visit www.good.com.
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