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Meeting DAL A Challenges with Dissimilar Redundant Architecture

Meeting DAL A Challenges with Dissimilar Redundant Architecture

This white paper examines how building a system with a dissimilar redundant architecture can help overcome the challenges of meeting DO-254/178 DAL A requirements.

05/22/2024
Securing Data with Quantum Resistant Algorithms: An Introduction to Post-Quantum Resistant Encryption

Securing Data with Quantum Resistant Algorithms: An Introduction to Post-Quantum Resistant Encryption

The goal of post-quantum cryptography (PQC), also called quantum-resistant cryptography (QRC), is to develop cryptographic systems that are secure against both quantum and classical computers and can interoperate with existing communications protocols and networks.

05/22/2024
Securing Data with Quantum Resistant Algorithms: Implementing Data-at-Rest and Data-in-Transit Encryption Solutions

Securing Data with Quantum Resistant Algorithms: Implementing Data-at-Rest and Data-in-Transit Encryption Solutions

In this second paper, we cover challenges for deploying QR encryption, including pre-shared key (PSK) management, RFC 8784 - an extension of Internet Key Exchange (IKE) v2 that allows it to be resistant to a quantum computer by using PSKs, and how to implement data-at-rest (DAR) and data-in-transit (DIT) QR encryption solutions today using commercial FPGA devices and off-the-shelf hardware.

05/22/2024
Navigating the Unseen: Mitigating Degraded Visual Environments

Navigating the Unseen: Mitigating Degraded Visual Environments

Using a Degraded Visual Environment (DVE) system enables aircraft pilots to visualize the landing area in poor conditions, allowing them a safe, on-time descent to their target destination.

05/01/2024
Understanding the Power-to-Performance Capabilities of Intel Processors White Paper

Understanding the Power-to-Performance Capabilities of Intel Processors

There is a popular industry misconception that Intel processors draw more power than Power Architecture and Arm processors. This paper discusses how that is not the case.

04/17/2024
DAR Series Part 3: NSA Type 1 Encryption

DAR Series Part 3: NSA Type 1 Encryption

A Type 1 product is a classified or Controlled Cryptographic Item (CCI) endorsed by the NSA for securing classified and sensitive U.S. government information.

04/02/2024
Certifying Multi-Core Processing Following AMC 20-193/AC 20-193 Objectives

Certifying Multi-Core Processing Following AMC 20-193/AC 20-193 Objectives

This white paper examines the key challenges multi-core processors present in safety-certifiable systems, and the traditional and newer, more effective techniques for alleviating them to ensure MCP-based systems will safely perform their intended functions.

04/01/2024
DAR Series Part 2: Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC)

DAR Series Part 2: Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC)

Learn about the NSA CSfC program, data at rest encryption, capability package, protection profiles, components & layers, and trusted integrators.

03/13/2024
Defense Solutions Product Guide

Defense Solutions Product Guide

Explore Curtiss-Wright's mission-critical solutions based on the latest technologies and open standards. These innovative solutions are trusted and proven for aerospace and defense applications.

02/22/2024
DAR Series Part 1: Data Threats and Protection

DAR Series Part 1: Data Threats and Protection

Classified data-at-rest (DAR) faces both internal and external threats that can subject sensitive data to exploitation.

01/04/2024
Cores & Threads: Hybrid Processors for Today's Multitasking World (Part 2)

Cores & Threads (Part 2): Hybrid Processors for Today's Multitasking World

In this paper, we present performance testing results on Intel hybrid core processors, exploring the performance and efficiency of P-cores vs. E-cores and single-threaded cores vs. hyper-threading cores.

12/08/2023
Cores & Threads: Hybrid Processors for Today's Multitasking World (Part 1)

Cores & Threads (Part 1): Hybrid Processors for Today's Multitasking World

Systems designers must understand the latest enhancements in processing architectures to realize their multiple benefits. The newest multi-core and hybrid-core processors offer enhanced capabilities, including increased processing power and efficiency.

12/07/2023