Computer security can be dramatically enhanced through the use of hardware devices that employ physical processes to obtain truly random numbers that act as keys for advanced cryptography. This research, in conjunction with Digital Authentication Technologies, Inc., applies location-aware physics-based devices to the task of authenticating physical locations without the use of geolocation (triangulation using GPS) information. The location-aware aspect of this technology is being applied to the protection of critical servers so that access to information can only occur if the server is continually in a previously characterized location. Movement of the server, or any attempt to spoof the system, closes the encrypted VPN channel, thereby protecting critical files.
We continue working with various government agencies to apply this important technology to harden the protection of critical information resources.
