Panasonic Toughpad FZ-M1 secured by Becrypt for MOD and other security conscious markets

LONDON, UK: Panasonic and Becrypt have collaborated to secure the latest Panasonic Toughpad 7-inch rugged tablet for the encryption requirements of the MOD and other security conscious markets.

The Panasonic Toughpad FZ-M1, a fan-less, ultra lightweight and rugged 7-inch tablet, launched in January, is now available with the option of Becrypt's Disk Protect CPA (Commercial Product Assurance), providing a CESG approved solution.

Panasonic and Becrypt came together in direct response to customer demand for a smaller, more lightweight, rugged tablet that is more usable while out on operations and has the assurance of CESG approved encryption. The Toughpad FZ-M1 with Becrypt Disk Protect CPA will be suitable for the Dismounted Soldier program, and can be used with a chest pouch for field operations, or a thigh strap for pilots, drivers and navigators.

Disk Protect CPA provides full disk encryption and features pre-boot authentication, ensuring that data remains appropriately protected. The software generates its own key material, so there is no requirement for CESG involvement, which means that the solution can be centrally managed using Becrypt Enterprise Manager. Devices can be installed, deployed, patched, receive password resets and be repudiated remotely, saving time and resource as devices do not need to be visited individually.