ALISO VIEJO, Calif.,
Sept. 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- GPS
revolutionized the world with its ability to provide accurate and
cost-effective positioning, navigation and timing (PNT), yet its
rapid adoption has caused critical infrastructure sectors to be
overly dependent upon the satellite-based system. The signals
transmitted from GPS and other Global Navigation Satellite System
(GNSS) constellations can be a threat vector, which, if disrupted,
could harm key critical infrastructure sectors including
telecommunications, energy, transportation, emergency services and
data centers. The susceptibilities of the GPS signal to attack,
whether intentional or not, are viewed similarly as a cybersecurity
threat. In recent months, there has been a dramatic increase in the
number of reported GPS incidents, causing critical infrastructure
providers to evaluate the security, reliability and resiliency of
their GPS-based PNT dependency.
The new BlueSky™ GNSS Firewall from Microsemi
Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Microchip
Technology Inc. (Nasdaq: MCHP), enables critical infrastructure
providers to harden the security of their operations from GPS
threats and deliver a more reliable and secure service. The
security-hardened system provides protection against GPS threats
such as jamming, spoofing and complete outage. It also supports a
range of precision timing technologies, including atomic clocks, to
enable continuous operation when GPS may be completely denied for
extended periods. In addition, Microsemi is expanding the GNSS
portfolio with the introduction of a BlueSky option to its
TimePictra™ software management suite, providing centralized
control and visibility of GPS reception across regional, national
and global geographic areas.
"At last year's ION GNSS+ show we launched the BlueSky GPS
Firewall Evaluation Kit to help customers understand GNSS
vulnerabilities and how a firewall approach could provide
protection," said Randy Brudzinski,
vice president and manager of Microsemi's Frequency and Timing
business unit. "We received valuable feedback from customers as a
result of those evaluations and have incorporated new features in
our second-generation BlueSky GNSS Firewall. In addition to
expanded monitoring and reporting capabilities, this robust,
future-proof platform is now equipped with atomic clock technology
to provide security-hardened resiliency, including the ability to
operate in a GNSS-denied environment for more than 30
days."
Microsemi has applied the same principles of a firewall used for
network security to defend against GPS threats coming from the sky.
Within the new BlueSky GNSS Firewall, the incoming GPS signal is
analyzed in real time to detect a wide range of threats before
connected GPS receivers and related systems are affected. The
BlueSky GNSS Firewall incorporates an optional internal rubidium
Miniature Atomic Clock (MAC) enabling continuous output of the GPS
signal to the downstream GPS receiver in case of complete loss of
live sky GPS reception. Alternatively, Microsemi's cesium clocks,
such as the 5071A or TimeCesium 4400/4500, can be connected to the
device, enabling UTC traceable time for more than 30 days.
Microsemi's BlueSky GPS Firewall platform features optional
BlueSky software incorporated into its TimePictra management
system. To ensure the BlueSky GNSS Firewall is equipped to defend
against an ever-evolving threat, Microsemi updates and continuously
tracks GPS signal manipulation, spoofing threats, jamming attacks,
multipath signal interference, atmospheric activity and many other
issues which can create GPS signal anomalies, disruptions and
outages. These updates are available through a BlueSky
subscription service. To learn more about Microsemi's GPS threat
protection and security solutions, including videos demonstrating
how the product provides secure and resilient protection, visit
https://www.microsemi.com/company/technology/gps-threat-protection-and-security.
Product Availability
Microsemi's BlueSky GNSS Firewall
is available for orders now with delivery beginning in November 2018. For more information, visit
https://www.microsemi.com/product-directory/gps-instruments/4398-bluesky-gps-firewall
or contact sales.support@microsemi.com.
Microsemi to Showcase BlueSky GNSS Firewall at ION GNSS+ in
Booth 612
Microsemi's technical experts will be showcasing
the new BlueSky GNSS Firewall, along with its full range of timing
and synchronization solutions including the latest advancements in
atomic clocks, timescale solutions, and PTP and NTP server systems,
in booth 612 at the International Technical Meeting of the
Satellite Division of the Institute of Navigation (ION GNSS+),
taking place Sept. 24-28 in
Miami, Florida. To schedule a
meeting with Microsemi at the show, register at
https://www.microsemi.com/details/374.
About Microsemi
Microsemi Corporation, a wholly owned
subsidiary of Microchip Technology Inc. (Nasdaq: MCHP), offers a
comprehensive portfolio of semiconductor and system solutions for
aerospace & defense, communications, data center and industrial
markets. Products include high-performance and radiation-hardened
analog mixed-signal integrated circuits, FPGAs, SoCs and ASICs;
power management products; timing and synchronization devices and
precise time solutions, setting the world's standard for time;
voice processing devices; RF solutions; discrete components;
enterprise storage and communication solutions, security
technologies and scalable anti-tamper products; Ethernet solutions;
Power-over-Ethernet ICs and midspans; as well as custom design
capabilities and services. Microsemi is headquartered in
Aliso Viejo, California. Learn
more at www.microsemi.com.
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