eCustodian is an electronic key management system (EKMS) for the planning, generation, storage, distribution and accounting of cryptographic keys.
Approved for handling key material within any NATO classification up to and including COSMIC TOP SECRET, and currently in use by several NATO nations, Thales eCustodian solution delivers improved security, reduced operational costs and faster response times for national crypto custodian organisations.
Unlike traditional manual methods, which are reliant on couriers, eCustodian improves security by minimising the handling of classified red key material and improves efficiency by automating many labour intensive tasks. It is also effective for supporting dynamic user needs in out-of-area operations.
eCustodian has a hierarchical structure and can be used to build general nationwide EKMS systems, serving a multiple of deployed and future crypto systems.