Category Archives: Blog
NIS awarded patent for PDS technology
NIS has been awarded a patent for dark fiber monitoring of optic cables and hub and spoke monitoring architecture. This technology enables INTERCEPTOR to uniquely use two or more dark fibers (spare, inactive) in a multi-fiber cable to protect the … Continue reading
NIS Announces Enhancements to the INTERCEPTOR™ PDS in Support of Major BRAC Initiatives
Customers’ Needs Drive New PDS Upgrades WASHINGTON, D.C. (Aug. 15, 2011) – Network Integrity Systems (NIS) – a leading provider of physical network infrastructure security solutions for SIPRNet, JWICS and other high assurance networks – has already recorded its largest … Continue reading
Securing Network Infrastructure Prior to Building Occupancy
In recent conversations with network security managers, we heard concerns about securing networks in newly constructed buildings, even before the network is turned on. The issue is that in new construction the network infrastructure is installed well before the building … Continue reading
Rapid Increase of INTERCEPTOR Installations
The word is getting out … In 2010, NIS’ business grew by more than 5 times that of the year before! We want to thank our customers for contributing to our success!
INTERCEPTOR Well Received at COMSEC and IAE
Network Integrity Systems exhibited and discussed potential INTERCEPTOR applications with a number of military IA personnel at two recent conferences: the COMSEC Users Conference at Lackland AFB in February and the Information Assurance Expo (IAE) in Nashville in March. INTERCEPTOR … Continue reading
Making Sure Non-Compliant PDS Survives Growing Network Security Demands
In our meetings and discussions with military network operators, we often hear concerns about bringing PDS into compliance and maintaining Authority to Operate (ATO). Operational requirements to expand secure connections have caused many DAAs to re-evaluate existing waivers for secure … Continue reading
Interceptor demo installed at General Dynamics Executive Briefing Center
If you’ve been looking for an opportunity to see the Interceptor alarmed carrier PDS in action, now is your chance. A demo system has just been installed as an IT solution in the General Dynamics Executive Briefing Center in Rosslyn, Virginia. Network Integrity Systems worked … Continue reading
Fact Friday #3
I’ll address FAQs Part 3: Q. Am I required to contain the cables being protected by Interceptor inside a hardened carrier system (i.e. rigid metallic conduit, EMT or commercial raceway)? A: It depends on the organization. Air Force updated its … Continue reading
Fact Friday #2
Welcome to the NIS Blog. Today’s entry contains FAQs Part 2: Q. Does the Interceptor have an impact on the bandwidth of the network? A: Interceptor is a physical layer device, and does not touch, process or verify the network … Continue reading
Fact Friday #1
We get a lot of the same questions from our customers and partners about how Interceptor works. My next few blog posts will attempt to address some of the most commonly asked questions. Here’s FAQs Part 1: Q. How does … Continue reading
