Secura LYNX Command Center

 Secura Command Center defines, configures and manages all audio, video and USB signals as well as their inherent security classifications within one system, even as it scales. Common Access Card (CAC) authorization can be extended to CAC readers at locations where users needed to authenticate while secure PC or Thin Client assets remain in physically protected areas.

This Secura video, audio and KVM over IP distribution system can scale to thousands of endpoints utilizing the agile IP network fabric from Arista. Combining PESA Secura software with Arista network switches provides a robust IP architecture to deliver critical media signals when and where they are needed the most. The PESA Secura system was designed for demanding security requirements in order to protect sensitive assets from security breaches, insider threats and unauthorized use.  Each source and destination can be assigned a security level with fixed keys, along with transmit and receive endpoints according to their authorization assignment.

Typically housed in a secure and protected rack room environment, access to the physical device(s) is limited to authorized personnel and senior administration. The Secura Command Center is comprised of IP network services that include NMOS (Networked Media Open Specifications) registration and discovery, virtual matrix, and touch panel service combined with the legendary Cattrax / CattraxIP configuration tools. Collectively they manage and control the KVM or A/V over IP transmitters, receivers and HID/CAC USB devices.  Combined with a properly architected ethernet network the process is simple and extremely flexible.

• NMOS – Networked Media Open Specification (NMOS) IS-04/05, from the Advanced Media Workflow Association (AMWA) is used for Registration and Discovery, identifying senders and receivers in the connected network. The Registration and Discovery Server (RDS) is additionally responsible for network names and addresses.

• FIPS 140-2 – FIPS 140-2 encryption brings military-grade encryption audio, video and metadata essence flows. Secura A/V over IP and KVM endpoints support FIPS 140-2 encryption in accordance with the standards published by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).