New Black Box ServSwitch KVM Switches Deliver Military-Grade Security to Combat Data Leakage and Electronic Snooping

EAL4+ and TEMPEST certifications ensure superior  hardware-based, port-to-port signal isolation; tamper-resistant casing  and certificate authentication protocol protect against physical  infiltration.

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA, January 26, 2011 —   Black Box Corporation (NASDAQ:BBOX), an industry-leading provider of voice communications, data infrastructure, and networking products, today debuted its new range of ServSwitch™ Secure KVM switches featuring military-grade security to combat data leakage across  internal ports and to the outside world, protecting sensitive data and  preventing electronic snooping.

Available in two- and four-port desktop models for both DVI and VGA, the ServSwitch Secure KVM Switch with USB provides control and separation of two to four PCs connected to both  secure and non-secure networks through a single keyboard, mouse, and  monitor. Also, two of the VGA models support keyboards with integrated  CAC (Common Access Card) readers, which is unique among KVM switches of  this type, meeting Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12)  requirements.

The ServSwitch Secure KVM Switch with USB uses Black Box’s exclusive hardware-based data isolation to ensure  unidirectional data flow with hardware data diodes to provide robust  security against port-to-port data leakage. Channel-to-channel crosstalk  isolation greater than 80-dB virtually eliminates cross-port signal  sniffing.

“Other solutions on the market use software-based data isolation  technology, which introduces the risk of hacking or malware threats,”  said Mike McCurry, ServSwitch Product Manager at Black Box. “Our  hardware-based technology eliminates the risk of both intentional and  unintentional software corruption that might expose sensitive data.”

Every ServSwitch Secure KVM Switch with USB unit provides high-level, military-grade security, but the switches are  also ideal for any private-sector business with extremely sensitive  intellectual property or proprietary data security needs, such as those  in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, or financial services industries.

The two DVI models are designed, engineered, manufactured, and  shipped pursuant to the international Common Criteria Evaluation  Assurance Level 4 (augmented by ALC_FLR.2 and ATE_DPT.2), and the four  VGA models meet both the Evaluation Assurance Level 4 (augmented by  ALC_FLR.2 and ATE_DPT.2) and TEMPEST USA NSTISSAM Level I and NATO  SDIP-27 Level A performance.

Fail-safe physical security.

In addition to operational security, each ServSwitch Secure KVM Switch with USB unit also comes standard with fail-safe physical security features,  including tamper-evident tape on the casing that reveals a broken seal,  as well as automatic disabling of the unit in the event of a breach in  the physical casing. The carefully shielded metal case features dual  shielding in critical areas and a low-emissions profile to subvert data  snooping through electromagnetic radiation detection.

Each port is independently powered by its own USB connection,  eliminating the risk of shorting or overloading the power supply on one  port to access the others. In addition, the ServSwitch Secure KVM Switch with USB does not support connections to sensitive analog inputs, including  computer microphones, for enhanced crosstalk-leak protection.

Exclusive firmware authentication protocol.

As an added security feature, only Black Box provides a validation  function to check the authenticity of the device on demand. If a breach  is suspected, Black Box will immediately provide an authentication  certificate under secure, separate cover to enable users to validate the  security posture of the device with the use of the front-panel LED  indicators. The protocol is provided only upon request and under  separate cover (not shipped with the device) to prevent a rogue element  from mimicking the sequence to give the appearance of security.

The ServSwitch Secure KVM Switch with USB also comes with free, 24/7 technical support for the life of the unit, and it is backed by Black Box’s two-year warranty.

Black Box currently has a small number of devices available for  evaluation purposes. To learn more about how to get an evaluation unit  or to see how the  ServSwitch Secure KVM Switch with USB can best be used in a particular high-security application, contact Black Box at 1-724-873-6556 or learn more at  blackbox.com/go/ServSwitchSecure.

About Black Box

Black Box is a leading technical services company dedicated to  designing, building, and maintaining today’s complicated data and voice  infrastructure systems. Black Box services more than 175,000 clients in  141 countries with 196 offices throughout the world. To learn more,  visit the Black Box Web site at     http://www.blackbox.com.

Black Box® and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks, and  ServSwitch is a trademark, of BB Technologies, Inc. Any other  third-party trademarks appearing in this press release are acknowledged  to be the property of their respective owners.

Contact: Black Box Corporation
Gary Doyle
Director – Investor Relations
Phone: 724-873-6788
E-mail: investors@blackbox.com