Critical Information Assurance Gaps:
- –The 'rubber-hose attack' (coercion) can compromise any password or standard encryption key, a critical vulnerability for operatives.
- –Secure, deniable, off-grid communication and data transfer remain significant challenges.
- –Risk of data exfiltration from compromised devices or personnel.
- –Need for verifiable, auditable access to sensitive information.
A2³: Next-Generation Secure Operations:
- ✓State-Locked Encryption makes coercion futile; if an operative is under duress, their biometrics won't unlock the data.
- ✓Enable secure, signed access receipts for classified data, ensuring auditable trails.
- ✓Facilitate deniable data storage – payload only decrypts under specific physiological states.
- ✓Provide a robust platform for secure multi-factor authentication and data transport in high-risk environments.
Key A2³ Features for National Security & Intelligence
State-Locked Encryption (SLE)
Ultimate protection against coercion and unauthorized physical access.
Secure Element & Hardware Root of Trust
Protects cryptographic keys from extraction.
Social Recovery Quorum
Allows for data recovery by trusted parties without compromising individual keys.
Potential for Custom Firmware
Adaptable for specific operational security needs.