The Avocent® SwitchView SC 600 and SC 700 KVM switch series offers proven, secure access for any desktop environment where security is mandatory. NIAP validated to EAL2+, the secure switch provides multiple levels of physical security, and controlled USB connectivity (limited to keyboard and mouse only). You can consolidate multiple workstations of varying security classification levels with one keyboard, monitor and mouse without compromising network security.

“Being the first to market with EAL2+ certification marks another significant milestone and underscores our commitment to provide secure access for any desktop environment where security is mandatory while keeping pace with stringent government standards,” said Michael Helms, director of product management for Emerson Network Power’s Avocent business. 

The certification extends a history of KVM leadership that began with the introduction of the secure KVM in 2000 and includes the first secure USB KVM switch and the first secure dual-head DVI switch.  

Both the Avocent SwitchView SC600 and SC700 switches feature multiple layers of security, including tamper-proof hardware security at the desktop. In addition, the secure switch ensures that only keyboard and mouse function on target computers by constantly monitoring all devices attached to the console ports. These switches ignore communication from all other USB devices (such as flash drives, hard disk drives, cameras and printers) when switching data to the target.  

Common Criteria is an internationally recognized set of guidelines (ISO 15408), which define a common framework for evaluating security features and capabilities of information technology security products. The standard consists of several stringent predetermined evaluation assurance levels. To ensure consistency, vendor products are tested against a chosen level by an independent third-party testing laboratory.

The NIAP Common Criteria Evaluation and Validation Scheme for IT Security (CCEVS), was established by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the National Security Agency (NSA) to evaluate IT product conformance to international standards within the framework of the Common Criteria. 

Features and Benefits

• NIAP Common Criteria – Validated to EAL2+
• Data Security – U.S. designed firmware allows only keyboard and mouse human interface devices (HIDs) to switch to the target computers.
• Data Security – Automatically clears the keyboard buffer immediately after data is transmitted through the switch, so no data is ever left in the switch.
• Physical Security – Provides visual indication and prevention of tampering.
• Appliance Security – Locked memory prevents tampering and reprogramming of the firmware.
• Secure Data Transmission – Two to four secure channels with 60dB crosstalk isolation to prevent data leaks between adjacent port.

Desktop Management – Improves work efficiency and saves desktop space by eliminating redundant hardware and cables.