Sponsored by Bellridge

Bellridge Pty Limited is an Australian company that has been supporting organisations throughout the pacific with enterprise-wide security solutions for almost twenty years. Our experience with a range of consultants and cisos from government departments, publically traded giants and emerging enterprise; has allowed us to develop a suite of software and hardware applications to tackle the ever-changing, always sophisticated security technology landscape.

It’s an IT world comprised of opposing corporate forces. On one hand, we have enormous demands to increase worker productivity and support an ever-changing, distributed and mobile workforce, while on the other hand, we are being asked to secure our corporate network access and our underlying data.

Technology has become increasingly more complex, and consequently, there is a rising need for better, more secure solutions to store sensitive data.Data protection does not have to be achieved through complicated means, or at the sacrifice of convenience. Kanguru makes it easy with their range of secure, encrypted USB solutions and quality portable data storage options featuring solid AES 256-bit hardware encryption, remote management capabilities, robust on-board anti-virus, and the highest levels of certification.

As a scalable solution that can be used by any sized company - from individuals and small businesses, to large enterprise corporations, military and government alike - the Kanguru Defender secure USB drives provide the very best in AES hardware encryption and are fully protected with digitally-signed RSA--2048 secure firmware to help organisations secure their information and comply with stringent government regulations and tight security laws.

To ensure the physical protection of the hardware encrypted chip inside, and guard against any brute force attempts, Kanguru pursues a variety of world-renowned and widely-respected security certifications including FIPS 140-2 and Common Criteria Certification - offering you the absolute best in USB security along with best practices for the highest quality encryption.

Additionally, the remote management options available on all Defender USB drives provide exceptional security options you can't find anywhere else. With remote management, organisations can monitor, manage, track and interact with assigned USB drives anywhere in the world. Wherever your data is stored, whether it’s at rest or out in the field, Kanguru will keep it safe.

All Kanguru Defender Secure USB flash drives are password protected and provide the best solution for complying with demanding government and security regulations. With a range of models to choose from, you can decide the best features that are right for your organisation:

• Military Grade Kanguru Defender 3000 : AES 256-bit Hardware encrypted USB 3.0 flash drive boasting XTS Mode Encryption, FIPS 140-2 Level 3 certification, and remote management capabilities – the ultimate data storage solution for high data security.
  
  
• Industrial Grade Kanguru Defender Elite300 : SuperSpeed USB 3.0 secure flash drive with physical write-protect switch, AES 256-bit hardware encryption & FIPS 140-2 Level 2 certification - meet any demanding regulatory security standards.
  
  
• Commercial Grade Kanguru Defender Elite30 : Hardware encrypted flash drive with physical write protect switch, AES 256-bit hardware encryption and Superspeed USB 3.0 interface - the fastest drive on the market loaded with security features and convenience.
  
  
• Fingerprint Access Kanguru Defender Bio-Elite30 : Biometric flash drive offering best-in-class AES 256-bit hardware encryption, optional remote management capability, onboard AntiVirus and OS platform agnostic- secure access with just the tap of a finger.

Secure. Anytime. Anywhere.

Bellridge Pty Limited

Sponsored by Omnetics Connector Corporation

A new breed of connector and cable increases rugged density in tomorrow’s electronic systems.

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The spring strength will remain strong through temperature cycles and daily rugged use while the plating on the key elements retains very low contact resistance throughout the life of the instrument.

PZN connectors are being used inside data packs for covert surveillance equipment requiring miniature connector and cable for miniature camera systems. Nano-eye sized cameras offer stealthy performance for mounted viewing as well when employed on dismounted soldiers and portable systems. Micro sized data devices require ultra-miniature connectors such as the PZN format pictured in the image attached. Surface mount receptacles fit with the size and height of other active components on the p.c. boards. The Nano interconnecting pin to socket method retains signal integrity during active pursuit situations in rugged situations and remain easily plugged and disconnected in discrete environments. Board designers specify the number of pin elements needed to keep size and weight to a minimum.

LIDAR surveillance systems on board satellites as well on autonomous weapons are used for more difficult imaging such as hyperspectral analysis and geophysical mapping. Charge coupled devices, (CCD), and CMOS chips are rapidly improving their higher resolution capabilities. Parallel chip receivers are also extending image capture breadth and resolution. As a result, processing speeds are doubling with larger image frames and the use of increased frame rates from 30 and 60 frames per second to over 100 frames per second. This is driving digital signal data rates from the, (older), 5 Gigabits/second to above 10 gigabits/second. To handle this rush for higher resolution simultaneously with higher speeds, new cable and connector designs are required to deliver quality signals to the image processor and storage systems. Also including the use of infrared spectrum scanning and mixed light frequency monitoring. These systems will push the limits of high speed signal management simultaneously with high density interconnection systems. PZN interconnect methods can be adapted to match many of these designs by changing pin use spacing or dual connector systems.

Airborne electronics face similar challenges. PZN connectors are actively used in missile guidance control electronics where high inertial forces and vibration is prevalent. Drones often require a rapid and easy connector mating and de-mating of GPS and camera modules with rapid installation of new data storage modules onboard. Digital data rates of 5 Gigabits per second need to be quickly and safely downloaded. By using Fire Wire cable with Nano-connectors signals are safe and cable noise if reduced. Smaller airborne systems generate considerable vibration during flight and can induce shock during landing. The PZN Nano connectors have been proven to perform well with the small size and reduced mass.

Standard connectors vs custom design is often a question of time and cost. Today, however, tailored variations of high reliability customized standards are done quickly and at much lower cost. Most standard connector models are in residence in solid modeling software at the connector supplier’s factory. A system designer can call and work remotely with the connector supplier to adapt and even re-size connectors for new camera and surveillance systems with little effort. The solid works systems can then send data to 3D modeling or CNC machines to build up the 1st article product. It can then be placed into the new unit to assure form and fit within a short time frame. The key is using the same pin to socket mating elements within currently high reliability connectors in the industry.

Omnetics Connector Corporation

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