Defence

The challenge

Trusted digital infrastructure for defence

In defence, the consequences of a digital failure or a compromised network are exceptionally serious. Classified information has to be protected in transit and at rest, networks have to remain available under pressure, and every component has to come from a supply chain that can be trusted.

NETHEON designs, integrates and operates the secure infrastructure that defence organisations and the defence industry depend on: encrypted networks, cybersecurity architectures and resilient connectivity, supported by consulting, service and our security operations centre. We work with European technology approved for classified information – including the network encryptors of Rohde & Schwarz.

What matters

The capabilities modern defence requires

01
Protection of classified information

Data in transit and at rest protected with technology approved for national, NATO and EU classification levels.
02
Modernisation without operational interruption

Legacy infrastructure renewed in planned stages while operations continue.
03
Resilient connectivity

Encrypted, redundant connections between sites, data centres and deployed platforms.
04
A trusted supply chain

Technology from European manufacturers whose development, production and support are transparent.
05
Cyber resilience

Protection against persistent and hybrid threats across networks, endpoints and operational systems.
06
One accountable partner

Consulting, integration, operation and support from a single team, from design to day-to-day operation.

How we support you

Our services for defence

From the first consultation to continuous operation, delivered by consultants and engineers who understand the requirements of classified environments.

01

Cybersecurity

Security architectures based on zero-trust principles, network and storage encryption, audits, hardening and consulting on approval requirements.
02

Network & Connectivity

IT infrastructure and secure connectivity: segmented networks, encrypted site links and controlled transitions between security domains.
03

Managed Services

Security operations and service from our SOC, monitoring systems and responding to incidents around the clock.

Technology

Technology for classified environments

We deploy solutions from European manufacturers designed to protect classified information – in transit, at rest and at the endpoint – and to secure military platforms.

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R&S SITLine ETH network encryptors

Layer 2 Ethernet encryption from Rohde & Schwarz for tactical and strategic networks, from 10 Mbit/s to 100 Gbit/s with very low latency. Approved by the German BSI for VS-NfD, NATO RESTRICTED and EU RESTRICTED.
02
R&S Trusted VPN

Layer 3 network encryption for authorities and companies that process classified information, approved for VS-NfD, NATO RESTRICTED and EU RESTRICTED.
03
R&S Security Access Gateways (SAG)

Gateways from Rohde & Schwarz for controlled, secure access to protected networks and classified environments. We advise on deployment and integrate them into your security architecture.
04
R&S Trusted Disk

Endpoint security: full-disk encryption for laptops, mobile systems and external storage media, so that data remains protected even if a device is lost or stolen. Approved for VS-NfD, NATO RESTRICTED and EU RESTRICTED.
05
R&S Trusted Objects Manager

Central, web-based management of encryptors and security endpoints, with an integrated PKI and identity management that remain under the operator’s control.
06
Clavister defence solutions

CyberArmour next-generation firewalls in ruggedised form for military vehicles and defence platforms, and TactiGate XD, a cross-domain solution developed with Saab. Available from NETHEON in Greece.

Frequently asked questions

Which classification levels do the encryption solutions cover?

The R&S SITLine ETH, R&S Trusted VPN and R&S Trusted Disk product lines are approved by the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) for VS-NfD, NATO RESTRICTED and EU RESTRICTED. We advise you on which solution fits your requirements.

What is the difference between Layer 2 and Layer 3 encryption?

Layer 2 encryptors such as R&S SITLine ETH protect Ethernet connections with minimal overhead and latency and are suited to data centre links and backbones. Layer 3 encryption such as R&S Trusted VPN protects IP traffic across routed networks. Many environments combine both.

Can security monitoring remain entirely within our environment?

Yes. Where information may not leave your controlled environment, we design networks, security systems and monitoring to operate entirely within it.

Why does European technology matter here?

Because trust in a security product depends on knowing who develops it, under which jurisdiction and with which supply chain. With European manufacturers such as Rohde & Schwarz and Clavister, these questions have clear answers.