What types of encryption does Aunigma use?
The user chooses one of the commonly available encryption methods, plus the encryption key length, to establish a level of security consistent with the type data being transmitted.

Is Aunigma’s technology compatible with current applications that use SSL?
Aunigma uses a superior technology to that of SSL/TLS, PKI, and Digital Certificates. All applications that rely on SSL/TLS, IPSEC or SSH are compatible as long as Aunigma’s technology is communicating to authenticated peers with the Aunigma driver.

How is the technology updated?
All software and/or firmware can be remotely updated via Aunigma’s implementation of SOA/OSGi. This function can be handled by the customer or by Aunigma, if the customer desires and provides access to their network.

How is ANS installed?
Server hardware is installed by the hardware manufacturer (e.g. Sun Microsystems) and initialized through Aunigma’s SOA server/key repository. Enterprise clients are installed by the user’s IT department either directly or by remote downloads. They are then initialized, authenticated and authorized by IT or Aunigma’s SOA server/key repository.

What types of devices are compatible with ANS?
ANS is currently integrated with the Solaris 10 operating system and runs on all Sun servers and any Java or Android-enabled device. We will add other platforms in the near future.

How much faster is throughput with ANS?
Our technology performs over public networks faster than raw FTP and TCP and magnitudes faster than SSL/TLS, IPSEC or SSH without using hardware acceleration.

Why is Aunigma using Java, OSGi and Solaris for its technology?
Java is a device-independent programming language with tremendous versatility, efficiency, platform portability, and security. OSGi is “universal middleware” that provides a service-oriented, component-based environment and offers standardized methods of managing the software lifecycle. The Solaris Operating System delivers exceptional performance, stability and security and spans the entire enterprise: the Web tier, the data warehouse, and the most demanding technical computing applications. This combination allows Aunigma to deliver the highly flexible and secure products demanded by the marketplace.

Are Aunigma’s products Open Source?
At this time our products are not open source, but they are open audit for qualified licensees. “Qualified” licensees are approved developers or large enterprises that want to integrate our functionality into their own solutions.

Which operating expenses will be the most affected by using Aunigma’s technologies?
Exact savings will depend on the user’s specific application and situation. In some instances, consolidation of functions enabled by our technology may yield the most savings. In others like large server farms and data centers, reduced power consumption may provide the greatest savings. However, we see the latter as the most important issue in today’s operating environment.

How much storage space is needed for ANS?
For non-server devices, Aunigma’s ultra-thin driver requires fewer than 50KB of storage.

Will the technology operate on older PCs and servers?
Aunigma’s products load on legacy systems and operate on all JRE 6 and above Java-enabled devices and machines that are compatible with the OpenSolaris 11 OS.

What happens if a device is lost or stolen?
The passwords required to access the user network are not stored on the device or server. Therefore, one factor required for access is not available. Once the missing device is reported to the administrator, the key seed is deleted.

How are encryption keys distributed and controlled?
Encryption keys are initialized and subsequently controlled as part of the installation process described above.