HighSecLabs KVM Switch Family
A rich portfolio of commercial, secure, and rugged peripheral sharing products for interacting with multiple computer sources.
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About HighSecLabs (HSL)
High Sec Labs is a leading manufacturer of peripheral sharing cybersecurity products.
Product Portfolio:
- KVM
- KM
- Matrix
- Ultra Mini-Matrix
- Combiner (multiviewer + scaler + KVM)
Product Availability:
- Secure (for multi-domain, secure use)
- Rugged (for secure military deployment)
- Commercial (for general purpose use)
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KVM Switch Family Overview
The KVM Switch Family offers various solutions for peripheral sharing:
KVM (Keyboard-Video-Mouse) Switch
A KVM switch shares a single set of peripherals (keyboard, display, mouse, audio, USB) between multiple computers. This allows users to control all their computers with one keyboard and mouse, reducing desktop clutter.
Diagram Description: Illustrates a user connecting a single keyboard, mouse, display, and speakers to a "SECURE KVM SWITCH". This switch then connects to multiple computers labeled with security classifications like "Top Secret", "Restricted", and "Confidential". Mouse movement is used to switch between computers.
Features:
- Up to 4K video (3840 x 2160 @ 60Hz)
- Available in 2, 4, 8, and 16-port (commercial) versions
- Single-head and Dual-head versions available
- Copy/Paste between sources (Commercial feature)
- Freeze Audio
- Filtered USB
- Special dual DisplayPort /HDMI connectors
HSL provides NIAP certified rugged, secure, and commercial KVM switch products.
KM (Keyboard-Mouse) Switch
A KM switch shares a keyboard, mouse, audio, and USB between multiple computers. Users need only a single keyboard and mouse to interact with all computers.
User Benefits:
- Clearly view all computers simultaneously, as displays are directly connected.
- Free up desktop space by reducing peripheral clutter.
- Switch access by dragging the mouse cursor.
Features:
- Available in 2, 4, and 8-port versions
- USB 3.0 support (Commercial feature)
- Copy/Paste between sources (Commercial feature)
- Freeze Audio
HSL offers both secure and commercial KM switch products.
Diagram Description: Shows a user with a single keyboard, mouse, and speakers connected to a "SECURE KM SWITCH". The switch connects to multiple computers, allowing mouse-based switching.
Mini-Matrix KVM
A Mini-Matrix KVM is a keyboard-video-mouse switch for sharing peripherals between computers. It offers enhanced functionality:
- View and control two selected computers on two displays simultaneously.
- Easily switch peripheral control by sliding the mouse cursor over the computer's display border, eliminating the need for front-panel buttons.
Features:
- 2, 4, and 8 host-port versions available; 2 console ports
- 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 @60Hz support
- Filtered USB support
- USB 3.0 support (Commercial feature)
- Supports various display layouts
- Copy/Paste between sources (Commercial feature)
- Independently switch Video/USB/Audio/KB & Mouse
- Example: Map a card reader to one computer while viewing video from another.
- TEMPEST compliant version available
HSL offers NIAP certified rugged, secure, and commercial mini-matrix products.
Diagram Description: Depicts a user with a single keyboard, mouse, USB device, and microphone connected to a "KVM MINI-MATRIX SWITCH". The switch connects to multiple computers, with mouse-based switching indicated.
Ultra Mini-Matrix Switch
An Ultra Mini-Matrix is a multi-viewing KVM switch that allows users to control multiple computers via a single set of peripherals while maintaining maximum system isolation.
Features:
- View and control all connected computers across two displays, with customizable preset viewing options.
- Easily switch peripheral control between computers by sliding the mouse cursor over the display border.
- Utilize keyboard hotkeys and the on-screen display for configuration.
Specifications:
- 4 and 8 host-port versions available; 2 console ports
- Dual 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 @30Hz support
- Filtered USB support
- Simultaneous viewing and control for multiple computers
- VDT Mouse navigation
- Multiple viewing modes
- Independently switch Video/USB/Audio/KB & Mouse
- Example: Map a card reader to one computer while viewing video from another.
- Complete isolation between computers and peripherals
- NIAP PP4.0 certified
HSL offers NIAP certified rugged, secure, and commercial mini-matrix products.
Diagram Description: Shows a user controlling multiple computers across two displays using a single set of peripherals connected to a "SECURE ULTRA MINI-MATRIX". Mouse movement is used for switching.
KVM Combiner Switch
A KVM Combiner is a multi-viewing KVM switch enabling a user to share a single keyboard and mouse set to control all connected computers and view sources on one or two displays.
It combines multi-viewer, scaler, and KVM switch functionalities into a single product.
Channel switching is performed by dragging the mouse from window to window, requiring no user interaction with push buttons.
HSL offers NIAP certified rugged, secure, and commercial Combiner products.
Diagram Description: Illustrates a user with a single keyboard, mouse, and speakers connected to a "SECURE KVM COMBINER SWITCH". The switch connects to multiple sources, and the diagram shows example multi-display layouts with numbered source selections.
KVM Combiner Switch Portfolio
Features:
- 2, 4, 8 and 16 (Secure)-port versions available; 2 console ports
- 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 @30Hz support
- Filtered USB support
- USB 3.0 support (Commercial feature)
- Support various display layouts
- Copy/Paste between sources (Commercial feature)
- Freeze USB (Commercial feature)
- Freeze Audio
- Native touch-screen support
Images Description: Front and rear views of HighSecLabs KVM Combiner units are shown, highlighting console and input ports.
The HSL Difference
The Need for a Secure Switch
- Networks of different classification levels are typically air-gapped to prevent data exchange.
- Sharing a single set of peripherals to access different air-gapped networks can be exploited as an attack vector.
- Peripheral devices have security vulnerabilities exploitable for:
- Data leaks
- Signaling
- Malicious code attacks
HSL's SECURE products eliminate these vulnerabilities.
Common Criteria provides an official standard for sharing peripherals between computers. NIAP (National Information Assurance Partnership) is the certifying body in the US. HSL's SECURE products are certified to the latest Common Criteria / NIAP requirements.
[NIAP CERTIFIED] [COMMON CRITERIA CERTIFIED]
Production
- Both secure and commercial products are BAA and TAA compliant.
- Secure Products are manufactured using secure production lines and supply chains.
- Manufacturing facility located in Huntsville, Alabama.
Commercial Features
Several features in HSL's commercial products are not permitted in certified NIAP secure products. These include:
- ✔️ Copy/Paste between sources, including with USB support
- ✔️ USB 3.0 support
- ✔️ Auto-channel switch upon new USB detection
- ✔️ Channel switching using keyboard shortcuts
- ✔️ Microphone support
Image Description: A commercial KVM unit is displayed.
Rugged KVM Suite
Fully rugged and designed for deployment in military vehicles and C2 centers.
Compliant to:
- MIL-HDBK-216
- MIL-STD-810
- MIL-STD-1275
- MIL-STD-461
Specifications:
- 65,000 hours MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures)
- Fully secure: No data leaks between channel-isolated sources
- Compliant with NIAP/Common Criteria PP4.0 for PSD (Peripheral Sharing Device)
- TEMPEST Level A compliant
- IP67 compliant illuminated buttons. NVG option available.
Images Description: Front views of HighSecLabs KVM Switches, Matrix Switches, and Combiner Switches designed for rugged environments.
Remote Controls
HighSecLabs offers remote control units for their KVM solutions, available in Secure, Rugged, and Commercial variants.
Images Description: Examples of Secure, Rugged, and Commercial remote control units are displayed.
