To meet the Marine Corps' need for data in transit encryption algorithms for hand-held devices and man-pack radios, Grier Forensics proposes developing Violet. Violet is a new encryption algorithm, compatible with hand-held devices and man-pack radios, that protects the integrity and confidentiality of all data while fully supporting all forms of network transmission, including multicast. Violet will be developed as a pure software solution, available for Android and Windows, and designed for NSA Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) certification. Violet involves two sub-algorithms: Midia (Multiparty IP Data-in-transit Initialization Algorithm), which initializes encryption for any number of parties over any network transmission mode, and IPsec Transport Mode, which is used for packet level encryption and authentication. Violet will protect confidentiality and integrity, be NSA CSfC certification, support multicast, run on Android and Windows, and have minimal overhead and impact on latency and availability. Grier Forensics is well experienced in development of algorithms for protection of tactical IP radio networks, having successfully developed related technology for the US Air Force. Rockwell Collins, a recognized leader in military radio networks, security, and encryption, will serve as a team member and subject matter expert, and guide NSA certification.
Benefit: Violet will enable hand-held devices and man-pack radios to securely communicate in tactical and enterprise networks.
Keywords: CSfC, CSfC, encryption, Data in Transit, multicast
