LynuxWorks' Secure Separation Kernel Selected for U.S. Navy Common Display System Consoles

LynxSecure separation kernel and hypervisor simultaneously runs diverse guest operating systems and provides state-of-the-art, multilevel security functions and the ability to rapidly insert new capabilities, providing the Navy with the best, most cost-effective solution

EMBEDDED SYSTEMS CONFERENCE 2009 SAN JOSÉ, Calif., March 31, 2009—Further cementing its leadership in secure military systems, LynuxWorks™, Inc., a world leader in embedded software, today announced that its LynxSecure separation kernel will be incorporated in the U.S. Navy's Common Display System (CDS) display. Part of the Navy's Open Architecture Computing Environment initiative, the $83 million CDS display console project will be rolled out in support of DDG1000 and Aegis Modernization.

The LynxSecure separation kernel and hypervisor provides an environment in which multiple guest operating systems running at different security levels (e.g. Secret – Top Secret – Unclassified) will execute at the same time without compromising security, reliability or data integrity. This is critical because military systems such the CDS display console system require adherence to rigid high-assurance security requirements. Program plans include evaluation of LynxSecure to EAL-7 per the Common Criteria and the Separation Kernel Protection Profile.

"Security lies at the heart of the future of embedded systems," said Gurjot Singh, CEO, LynuxWorks

CDS is a survivable and configurable high-assurance workstation providing an operator access to multiple shipboard applications simultaneously. This family of console displays is to be integrated into the ships that comprise the DDG 1000 Zumwalt class of next-generation destroyers as well as the modernization of the Aegis class of guided missile destroyers.

"Security lies at the heart of the future of embedded systems," said Gurjot Singh, CEO, LynuxWorks. "Built from the ground-up LynxSecure was designed for the highest-level security applications, and incorporates the latest embedded technologies that will adhere to the most stringent of standards. The selection of LynxSecure to enhance the security of the Navy's CDS display system validates LynuxWorks approach to security, and shows its value to developers of high-security military systems."

LynxSecure's primary security function is to guarantee secure partitioning of system resources and to securely enforce the information-flow policy between partitions. The kernel's configuration defines the partitions and policies, which will provide a strong foundation for multilevel secure systems. LynxSecure's superior performance is made possible through cutting-edge virtualization technology, which will allow an operating system and its applications to run efficiently within the hypervisor environment, effectively allowing multiple, different operating systems to share a single hardware platform.

LynxSecure will be the secure separation kernel designed to support both Common Criteria EAL-7+ security certification, and the FAA's highest certification, DO-178B level A, for safety-critical applications. LynxSecure will be highly scalable, supporting 64-bit addressing for high-end scalability. And, like all LynuxWorks' products, LynxSecure has the highest support for open standards, with utilizing Linux® as a guest OS and having POSIX® as the native API for the high-assurance application runtime environment.

About LynuxWorks

LynuxWorks, a world leader in the embedded software market, is committed to providing open and reliable real-time operating systems (RTOS) and software tools to embedded developers. The company's LynxOS family of operating systems offers open standards with the highest level of safety and security features, enabling many mission-critical systems in defense, avionics and other industries. Additionally, LynuxWorks' BlueCat Linux provides the features and support of embedded Linux for companies wanting to use open source technology for their embedded applications. The Eclipse-based Luminosity IDE gives a powerful and consistent development system across all LynuxWorks operating systems.  Since it was established in 1988, LynuxWorks has created technology that has been successfully deployed in thousands of designs and millions of products made by leading communications, avionics, aerospace/defense, and consumer electronics companies. LynuxWorks' headquarters are located in San José, CA.

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