The Phone Paradox: Why Physical Security Is Non-Negotiable

noisebox Shield out in the rain

In the sectors of national defense and critical infrastructure, the definition of a “secure room” is changing. We have spent decades securing our networks, but we often ignore the most common microphone in the room: the one in our pocket.

The Acoustic Gap in Modern Cybersecurity

a Shield noisebox in the desert

We live in an age of end-to-end encryption. We trust our digital tunnels, but we often ignore the fact that every conversation begins as a physical sound wave. If a compromised phone is in the room, that “unencrypted” sound is captured before it ever reaches a secure app.

The Mechanics of Acoustic Neutralization

noisebox with mobile phone in it

In the world of intelligence and sensitive R&D, we often focus on the “flashy” side of cybersecurity, firewalls and encryption. But the most vulnerable point in any secure facility is often the air itself. Specifically, the sound waves carrying your most confidential ideas.

Why Physics Trumps Digital Policies: The Case for Physical Acoustic Security

High wall symbolises protection against digital threats

In the contemporary cybersecurity landscape, our instinct is almost always to seek a digital solution for a digital threat. We deploy firewalls for network intrusions, encryption for data theft, and multi-factor authentication for identity breaches. However, there is one critical vulnerability that digital tools are fundamentally ill-equipped to handle: the acoustic leakage of sensitive conversations through mobile devices.

Why a “Dark Screen” is not a Security Guarantee

phone next to laptop that can be bugged

The most dangerous security threats are the ones we stop noticing. In the government & public sectors, smartphones have become such a ubiquitous part of our environment that we often forget they are essentially sophisticated bundles of sensors, cameras, and, most importantly, microphones.

Solving the Conflict Between Device Possession and Meeting Privacy

link22 shield eavesdropping prevention box

In the world of high-level cybersecurity, few things are as frustrating as the “Security Paradox.” For those working in government, military, or critical infrastructure, the smartphone is a double-edged sword. On one hand, it is a vault containing your digital life – authentication keys, encrypted messages, and sensitive access. You are taught never to leave it unattended. On the other hand, that same device is a sophisticated listening tool that can be remotely hijacked to record every word spoken in a secure room.

link22 Launches Diode TCP Connector: Secure Streaming of TCP

link22 lanserar Diode TCP Connector: säker strömning av TCP-data över datadiod

link22 introduces a new product, the Diode TCP Connector, enabling secure streaming of TCP data over a physical data diode. This innovation provides a secure solution for channeling external data streams into an offline IT environment or exporting sensor data and logs from a power facility.

Cybersecurity: A Cornerstone for a Secure Society

Cybersäkerhet: En grundpelare för ett säkert samhälle

In a world where technology is constantly evolving and digitalization is accelerating, cybersecurity is more crucial than ever. link22 assists government, defense industry and large corporations in protecting their critical information and infrastructure.