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Tutus Data commissioned atsec information security to evaluate its EU-approved VPN crypto Farist VPN, according to the EAL5 of Common Criteria.

Farist is a VPN solution providing secure communication over untrusted IP-networks, making it possible to interconnect private networks across such public networks using encrypted tunnels. Tutus developed the VPN solution in cooperation with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) and the Swedish Armed Forces.

The Common Criteria standard is recognized worldwide for its IT security evaluations. Evaluation Assurance Level 5, (EAL5) provides developers with maximum assurance security in engineering based upon rigorous commercial development practices supported by a moderate application of specialist security engineering techniques.

"Tutus is committed to providing approved solutions for secure communication of classified information. Farist VPN is based on over 20 years of experience in designing high assurance cryptographic systems. With the EAL5 evaluation, our customers can rest assured that Farist VPN will meet all requirements regarding secure VPN solutions," says Per Holmer, CTO of Tutus Data.

Staffan Persson, Managing Director at atsec information security adds: "The previous version of the Farist was subject to atsec's as well as BSI's evaluation and an EAL4+ evaluation by CSEC. We believe that choosing EAL5 represents a significant increase in assurance suitable for government and high-security customers. The additional requirements set out in EAL5 will increase the confidence and reduce the number of measures necessary for local government approval. Based on our previous experience working with Tutus we are confident that this evaluation will be beneficial to all involved."

Tutus Data AB

Founded in 1992, Tutus delivers high-assurance crypto network devices for use in military, government and corporate IT deployments requiring the highest levels of secure communication around the world. Tutus is the main supplier of government-approved and certified IT security products in Sweden, and is making steady progress towards its goal of becoming the leading provider of approved IT security products within the EU.

atsec information security

Since its founding in January 2000, the company has grown steadily and now boasts offices around the world, a staff of experienced consultants and a service portfolio that encompasses almost every aspect of IT security. Our mission is to provide our customers with professional and independent advice on information security to empower their business and operations.

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