RT Logic Announces Certification and Accreditation of RTGuard Cross Domain Solution

New Product Enhances Security in Satellite Control Center Applications

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., June 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- RT Logic, a wholly owned subsidiary of Integral Systems, Inc. , today announced the successful PL4 (Protection Level 4) C&A (Certification and Accreditation) of the RTGuard Cross Domain Solution product.

RT Logic's RTGuard(TM) is a cost-effective, low-risk, CDS (Cross Domain Solution). The PL4 C&A allows RTGuard to be quickly deployed in satellite control centers. The system provides secure, bi-directional transfer of control and status information across red/black boundaries for satellite control center applications connected to the AFSCN (Air Force Satellite Control Network) and/or dedicated remote tracking stations. RTGuard offers a transparent, high-assurance CDS for existing and new satellite programs using RT Logic's Telemetrix(R) systems such as the T505 and T508, and newer systems including the T501 and T500GT.

"To achieve centralized control and status of remote ground equipment, network-based control and status messages must eventually cross security boundaries," said Rob Andzik, RT Logic's Product Manager for RTGuard. He continued saying, "Past approaches include 'sneaker net,' firewalls, optical isolation, and even waivers that often solve only part of the problem and are no longer the most effective solutions. RT Logic's RTGuard represents a significant leap forward by providing an accredited, low-cost, off-the-shelf solution with direct application in numerous control center environments. RTGuard's turn-key design means that there is little to no impact to existing hardware and software."

RTGuard employs a single, proven AFSCN Core Rule-Set to monitor formatted message traffic between security domains. High-performance RTGuard components enable efficient and complete validation of all messages from multiple, concurrent front-end strings. Rule-sets for other message protocols such as scheduling, switch control, and file transfer may be added adjacent to the AFSCN core rule set, thereby creating a full-system guard solution tailored to an individual control center's requirements.

ABOUT RT LOGIC

RT Logic is a leading provider of products for ground-based applications, primarily for satellite and launch range operations. Known for exceptional innovation, performance, and support, RT Logic has delivered more than 2000 systems since its inception in 1997. RT Logic offers a complete line of Telemetrix(R) products used in systems for widely varied control center, ground antenna, and range applications. Since October 2002, RT Logic has operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Integral Systems, Inc.

ABOUT INTEGRAL SYSTEMS

Founded in 1982, Integral Systems is a leading provider of satellite ground systems and has supported more than 205 different satellite missions for communications, science, meteorological, and earth resource applications. Integral Systems was the first company to offer an integrated suite of COTS (Commercial Off-the-Shelf) software products for satellite command and control: the EPOCH IPS (Integrated Product Suite) product line. EPOCH IPS has become the world market leader in commercial applications with successful installations on five continents.

Through its wholly-owned subsidiary, SAT Corporation, Integral Systems provides satellite and terrestrial communications signal monitoring systems to satellite operators and users throughout the world. Through its Newpoint Technologies, Inc., subsidiary, Integral Systems also provides software for equipment monitoring and control to satellite operators and telecommunications firms. Integral Systems' Lumistar, Inc., subsidiary provides system- and board-level telemetry acquisition products. Integral Systems has approximately 500 employees working at its headquarters in Lanham, MD, and at other locations in the U.S. and Europe. For more information, visit http://www.integ.com/.

CONTACT: Steve Gills, Director of Business Development of RT Logic, +1-719-598-2801, sgills@rtlogic.com or Shany Seawright of Strategic Communications Group, +1-240-485-1081, sseawright@gotostrategic.com

Web site: http://www.rtlogic.com/ http://www.integ.com/

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