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Exostar

Securing a Military-Grade Collaboration Platform for Aerospace and Department of Defense Partnership

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Overview

When BAE Systems, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and Rolls-Royce decided to found an online system for sharing aerospace- and defense-industry information and collaborating on projects, they needed a platform that provided both security and flexibility. The result is Exostar® ForumPass, a membership-based network linking manufacturers, suppliers, and customers.

Key Challenges

To create a secure online collaboration platform for sensitive aerospace and defense industry partners, Exostar needed to protect member identities and access privileges and ensure that data could not be apprehend by unauthorized users.

Solution

Exostar turned to VeriSign, which offers a comprehensive series of intelligent infrastructure services that not only protect critical resources, but also anticipate potential threats before they occur. VeriSign has extensive experience in this area, as it monitors the 13 Internet root servers and maintains close ties with the White House in the event of suspicious activity. VeriSign® Managed Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) allows companies to manage the distribution of digital certificates that authenticate identity and encrypt data.

Result

• Supported by VeriSign Managed PKI, Exostar implemented a robust security program that required no start-up costs and had only modest annual fees.
• Exostar also saved time with faster secure collaboration.

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