Cellcrypt Opens Shop for RIM Applications at Silicon Valley

All is now set for Cellcrypt to launch its new version of its solution for the BlackBerry. This UK vendor of software for encrypting cell phone calls and that sells software to enterprises, government agencies and individuals who want to make sure their mobile phone calls are private announced that the company is ready to introduce its latest application to North America’s beloved BlackBerry.
Enterprises and government organizations that rely on mobile communications for mission critical operations are increasingly investigating solutions for securing calls over the air. Cellcrypt claims its software client, which is downloaded onto mobile devices, encrypts voice across all networks, end-to-end, including calls from cell phones to land lines. The company also offers a gateway application for use with enterprise IP PBXs.
Cellcrypt Mobile services are also available for Nokia N-Series and E-Series phones and as well as Windows Mobile devices. According to a report in PC World, the company is expected to release the BlackBerry version in June. London-based Cellcrypt, which recently opened an office in Palo Alto, Calif., claims its software prevents hacking of the wired networks behind cellular base stations. This is achieved by encrypting the VoIP packets with 256-bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) and 2048-bit Diffie-Hellman encryption.
The solution works on any 3G network including the EV-DO (Evolution-Data Optimized) data networks used by U.S. CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) operators such as Verizon Wireless andSprint Nextel. The company is reportedly seeking certification under the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Federal Information Processing Standards 140-2 regulation, which would qualify it for contracts with U.S. government agencies.
Last year, at a Black Hat event, researchers David Hulton and Steve Muller showed that it was possible to break the encryption on a GSM call in about 30 minutes using relatively inexpensive off-the-shelf equipment and software tools. Once in, a hacker could listen to phone calls from distances of up to 20 miles away.
Other researchers have warned that U.S. cellular networks could soon be under attack as well. As a result, some enterprises and government agencies aren’t taking any chances and are seeking solutions for securing sensitive mobile communications. Obviously there are some organizations which are far more likely to be targets for hackers – and they are now exploring alternatives for encrypting mobile calls, such as Cellcrypt.
Cellcrypt is a provider of secure mobile voice calling, and they are expanding to meet a growing demand for encrypted voice solutions from North American customers. Cellcrypt provides end-to-end solutions for encrypted voice calling between smartphones that prevent private conversations from being compromised. This enables individuals within corporations and governments to converse in a highly secure manner without the need for specialized devices. In addition to mobile-to-mobile calling, Cellcrypt also supports secure mobile-to-landline calling.