Areas of application for Kobra VS

The following application scenarios are also within the scope of the German VS-NfD-, NATO-Restricted and EU-Restricted approval by the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI). Deviations from the described procedures must be approved by the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI).

Secure mobile workplace / remote working (e.g. Linux, Mac OS and Windows)

Integrated power supply enables pre-boot authentication
Encrypted installation of operating systems on Kobra VS storage devices
Flexible change of purpose from laptop/PC
pSLC memory recommended to ensure the longest possible lifespan
When the storage device is disconnected from the PC, the data remains encrypted and is stored only on the Kobra VS storage device.

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Simplified data transport

Storage device is prepared by admin for access by sender and recipient.
Cost-effective transport by parcel service provider instead of own staff
The sender has a smartcard and the receiver has a smartcard, only these two can access the device

Geo-Redundant Backups

Protects data against unauthorised access
Offers full control over sensitive and personal data
Several Kobra VS storage devices can be operated with one smartcard
Secure backups of i.e. project-based developer laptops with NATO Restricted and EU Restricted content
Cost-effective secure geo-redundant storage of backups for disaster recovery

Use as data diode

Activated write protection against unwanted leakage of information from higher classified systems to lower classified systems.
Administrator can define two smartcards: Smartcard 1 for work in the NATO Restricted and EU Restricted area (read and write) and smartcard 2 for secret area (read only).

Log data from vehicles

Log data from emergency vehicles (aircraft, helicopters, utility vehicles, ships) are stored on Kobra VS storage devices after use and transported for evaluation.

Two-factor authentication for:

E-mail encryption
VPN access
Cloud access
Windows or Linux login
Digital signing of documents and files

Read Only Windows / OS

Activated write protection against unwanted leakage of information from higher-rated systems to lower-rated systems
Faster booting due to flash memory
no modification of system data possible
Processed information is not persistently stored on the Kobra VS storage device at any time
Easy update of the software systems by exchanging the storage devices via simple postal dispatch

Deposit of source code

Instead of depositing mountains of papers full of source code at the notary (which is not possible in many cases), it is stored on the Kobra VS storage device.
The smartcard can be deposited at the notary under certain conditions
The client can demand access to the smartcard
Mountains of paper stacks no longer have to be exchanged or updated, but source code is updated on the Kobra VS storage device.
This application option saves a lot of space, energy and is very sustainable as well as environmentally friendly

Use as an encrypted boot device

Integrated power supply enables pre-boot authentication
Encrypted installation of operating systems on KOBRA VS storage devices
Flexible change of use of laptop/PC Purpose of use
For these purposes, Kobra VS storage devices with pSLC memory are recommended to ensure the longest possible service life.
When the storage device is disconnected from the PC, data remains encrypted and stored only on the KOBRA VS storage device.

Server system migration

Kobra Drive VS with up to 16TB storage on one storage device
Protects data against unauthorised access
Offers full control over sensitive and personal data
Several Kobra VS storage devices can be operated with one smartcard
Secure transport of data to new location

Secure Software Deployment

Software is copied from the source system to the Kobra VS storage device and transported to the place of use/vehicle.
The software/firmware is then transferred/installed/updated on the target system.
Protection of the integrity and confidentiality of software systems and configurations during transport, especially in the case of larger physical distances.

Airgap bypass

Activated write protection against unwanted leakage of information
Administrator can define two smartcards: Smartcard 1 for work in the NATO Restricted Area (read and write) and smartcard 2 for VS-NfD Area (read only).

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