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Posted on 12 August 2024 by in High Speed Encryptions

An in-depth study by Miercom, a leading independent network product test center, evaluated the performance and cost-effectiveness of  Thales High Speed Encryptors (HSE) network encryption solutions, specifically the Thales CN6140 Multilink Network Encryptor (CN6140) and the Thales CN4010 Network Encryptor (CN4010). The study found HSE performs significantly better than traditional IPsec encryption offered by firewalls. The final report also confirms HSE delivers exceptional speed, reduced latency and jitter and superior security.

Key findings of the study:

  • Security Without Compromise: HSE utilizes advanced encryption technology including, automatic key rotation for unparalleled data security. HSE are certified secure, including NIST FIPS 140-3, Common Criteria, NATO, DoDIN APL.
  • Boost Efficiency: Thales HSE delivers significantly better performance compared to traditional IPsec encryption offered by firewalls. The testing verified deploying HSE improves network performance by offloading vital link encryption from the firewall to the dedicated network appliance. The CN6140 achieves an average of 31.6% better throughput, while the CN4010 shows a 21.6% improvement.
  • Superior Performance: HSE offloads encryption tasks from the firewall, allowing the network to optimize performance. This translates to improved network stability by reducing jitter by 48% and latency by 15%
  • Cost Savings: Upgrading firewalls to achieve sufficient encryption capacity can be expensive. Thales HSE offers a more cost-effective solution with lower upfront costs and reduced licensing fees over time, enabling you to get the most out of your existing network infrastructure with potential savings of up to 42.2% per protected Gb.
  • Effortless Integration: HSE seamlessly integrates with existing network architecture. Vendor-agnostic, it works with all major firewall and networking equipment brands.
  • Future-Proof Crypto-Agility: HSE devices are already equipped with quantum-safe technologies, including the NIST PQC algorithms and key management integrated into the appliances. These can be used in conjunction with current algorithms to provide a robust, layered defense today, and into a Post-Quantum Crypto future.

Overall, the report concludes that HSE is a superior solution for organizations seeking to:

  • Enhance network security
  • Maintain high performance and cost-efficiency
  • Minimize latency and frame loss
  • Ensure secure data transport across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments

HSE is the perfect choice for:

  • Large Enterprises: Ensure efficient data transfer across complex networks for organizations from technology companies to manufacturing
  • Government Agencies: Safeguard critical government data on the move with Thales’ trusted technology
  • Financial Services: Secure sensitive financial transactions with lightning-fast speed
  • Healthcare: Protect confidential patient data transfer with the highest level of security
  • Or any organization managing sensitive data across multi-cloud/hybrid environments.

Miercom Certified Secure:

Miercom awarded Thales HSE their prestigious “Certified Secure” designation. Their rigorous testing confirmed HSE delivers exceptional performance and superior security. Miercom is a trusted name in network product testing, with more than 35 years of experience.  They independently test products as a standalone / point solution, as well as testing in a fully integrated environment.    Their evaluation validates the exceptional performance and cost-effectiveness of HSE and the solution’s ability to scale as your customers’ organization’s network and security requirements evolve.

Accessing the report:

  • Access the full report from Thales , please direct them here.