LynuxWorks Unveils Future of Embedded Software Security with Introduction of LynxSecure Separation Kernel

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LynxSecure designed for future EAL-7 certification for the highest level of embedded security; enables developers to begin early development for secure applications

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., EMBEDDED SYSTEMS CONFERENCE, BOOTH #1814, March 8, 2005—LynuxWorks™ Inc. introduced today its LynxSecure® separation kernel designed to meet the needs for the highest level of embedded software security. LynxSecure uses the space and time partitioning features of LynxOS-178® safety-critical real-time operating system (RTOS) to provide the foundation for building highly secure systems utilizing the MILS (Multiple Independent Levels of Security) architecture. LynxSecure is designed for certification to Common Criteria EAL-7 (Evaluated Assurance Level 7) as well as DO-178B level A.

Many defense systems that handle unclassified and classified information of different levels of classification must support Multi Level Security (MLS) and meet the highest levels of information assurance. The move towards Network Centric Warfare (NCW) and towards interconnection of many defense systems to a Global Information Grid (GIG) will increase the need for Multi Level Security. Similar security requirements are increasingly found in commercial systems such as financial networks and the national infrastructure.

The LynxSecure separation kernel provides a migration path for current LynuxWorks customers and supports software reuse by enabling BlueCat® Linux® and LynxOS-178 to run in user mode within LynxSecure partitions. This makes it very easy to support any existing Linux or POSIX® software applications within a highly robust secure system based on LynxSecure.

"As we continue the move towards interconnecting all kinds of intelligent devices and systems, security and reliability of embedded software becomes of paramount importance," according to LynuxWorks CEO Inder Singh. "The LynxSecure approach supports the powerful MILS architecture essential for providing the highest levels of security while supporting the reuse of existing Linux and POSIX applications software. This is critical because if all application software had to be rewritten to achieve high assurance, we would end up limping along with less than secure systems."

LynxSecure is designed to provide a scalable solution ranging from embedded systems to workstations and servers that can be applied to applications in embedded avionics products, weapons systems, C4ISR data systems as well as critical infrastructure control systems.

Availability

LynuxWorks' LynxSecure separation kernel is expected to be available in July 2005.

About LynuxWorks

LynuxWorks is a world leader in the embedded software market, providing operating systems, software development products and consulting services for the world's most successful communications, aerospace/defense, and consumer products companies. Established in 1988, the company is a technology leader in the real-time operating systems (RTOS) industry, and a founding member of the Embedded Linux Consortium (ELC). LynuxWorks' headquarters are located in San José, California.

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