High Sec Labs Secure 1-Port HDMI KVM Isolator

High Sec Labs Secure 1-Port HDMI KVM Isolator

The secure isolator prevents vulnerable peripherals from mediating between compromised and secure computers by ensuring that video, audio and USB data flow in a single direction. By preventing host-to-peripheral direct access the secure isolator eliminates data leakage. The secure isolator  provides the highest possible computer & peripheral isolation as demanded by government agencies, military, financial institutions, and similar security-sensitive customers. The isolator perfectly suits scenarios where vulnerable peripherals or computers may impose a security threat. For example, in a secure meeting room, when an unsupervised (non-secure) guest laptop has to be connected to a projector which is shared with a classified computer. By isolating the classified computer from the projector the secure isolator protects the classified computer from being infected by the guest computer compromising any projector’s vulnerability.

EDID PROTECTION

To prevent bi-directional communication via the EDID channel, numerous mechanisms are in place:

• EDID is read from the display only once the user presses the EDID capture button. This is to prevent continuous EDID transformation between the display and the source.
• EDID information is parsed to assure that only legitimate information is passed between the display and the source. The Isolator is used as a buffer to protect transferring malicious data through the EDID channel.
• EDID information is limited to the basic essentials. Instead of passing the full EDID and MCCS, HSL’s Isolators limit the EDID to the minimum required, in order to restrict the EDID data passed.

AUDIO EAVESDROPPING PROTECTION

Additionally, by allowing sound to travel only in one direction from the PC to the speaker, the isolator protects against eavesdropping attempts. The embedded digital audio via HDMI/DP is protected due to unidirectional video transfer.

EASY INSTALLATION

• Connect the computer’s display and audio ports to the isolator.
• Connect the isolator to the display and audio peripherals.
• Computer and peripherals are fully isolated from each other.
• User can securely use the peripherals.

Run an EDID Capture Before using the isolator, run a one-time EDID capture. This prevents the continuous transfer of potentially malicious data  from the display to the PC that could infect the PC.

Compliant with NIAP Common Criteria PP4.0 PSD Protection Profile

Accessories: It is possible to use the Isolators together with the following accessories:

• RK-4U-HKS-10 – RackMount KIT 4U – The RK−4U−HKS−10 enables mounting up to 10 Isolators in a 19″ 4U rack space.
• Power Distribution Unit for Isolators – PDUI – Enables connecting multiple Isolators (and other HSL 12V-powered devices) to computers in a rack without additional external power supply outlets.

SPECIFICATIONS