Aerospace & Defense | Sierra Nevada Company (SNC) | Products & Technologies
Aerospace & Defense | Sierra Nevada Company (SNC) | Products & Technologies
Overview

Safe Distribution & Storage of Mission Critical Data

As an advanced cryptographic device, the Simple Key Loader (SKL) enables safe distribution and storage of mission critical data through encrypted communication security (COMSEC) keys, electronic protection data and signal operating instructions.

The device meets the rigorous National Security Agency (NSA) Information Assurance (IA) certification requirements to provide streamlined key management and remains backward compatible with existing cryptographic systems.

Aerospace & Defense | Sierra Nevada Company (SNC) | Products & Technologies
Features

NSA-Certified Device

NSA IA-certified for secure transfer and storage of COMSEC material

  • Edge Operations: Ruggedized, small form factor, low-power key loader designs  
  • User Interface: Offers improved fill port ruggedization, enhanced brightness/contrast LCD and a touchscreen interface that supports both finger and stylus input 
  • Interoperable: Compatible with numerous cryptographic systems 

400K+

Devices Delivered

SNC is the largest provider of NSA-certified crypto key loaders across the U.S. military

TRL 9

In Production

Established production line

Mission applications

SNC is honored to have delivered encryption key management capabilities to U.S. military and other customers for more than 20 years. Secure communication is critical to virtually every national security mission for every customer.

The SKL allows soldiers to communicate securely using advanced cryptographic keys, a method of protecting information and communications through the use of encrypted keys, or codes. SNC technology simplifies operations for soldiers by providing access to COMSEC keys, electronic protection data and signal operating instructions. These advanced cryptographic algorithms, increase information security and safety for users across the U.S. military, government agencies, coalition partners and allies.

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CRYPTO SECURITY FOR DEMANDING MISSIONS.

advantages

400K+ Devices Delivered

Since 2005, SNC has manufactured and delivered hundreds of thousands of NSA-certified devices in support of the U.S. military and its mission partners.

NSA-Certified

Compliant hardware and software to NSA IASRD framework.

Trusted Partner

SNC is one of two companies with key loader experience. Our systems are designed to provide secure and interoperable cryptographic distribution and management capabilities for mission-critical operations.

Advanced Capability

Long regarded as the gold standard for key loaders, the SKL distributes COMSEC keys and mission data into End Crypto Units (ECU) - supporting well over 150 ECU profiles.

Established Production Line

Leveraging a demonstrated high-volume production line, we provide efficient, secure and cost-effective key management systems.

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