Lightweight Portable Security (LPS) creates a secure end node from trusted media on almost any Intel-based computer (PC or Mac). LPS boots a thin Linux operating system from a CD without mounting a local hard drive. Administrator privileges are not required; nothing is installed. SPI created the LPS family to address particular use cases. LPS-Public is a safer, general-purpose solution for using web-based applications. The accredited LPS-Remote Access is only for accessing your organization's private network.

LPS-Public allows general web browsing and connecting to remote networks. It includes a CAC-enabled Firefox browser, a PDF and text viewer, Java, and Encryption Wizard - Public. LPS-Public turns an untrusted system (such as a home computer) into a trusted network client. No trace of work activity (or malware) can be written to the local computer. Simply plug in your USB CAC-reader to access CAC-restricted DoD websites.

To get started, download the LPS-Public ISO image and burn it to a CD. Read the Quick Start Guide for more information.

Download the LPS-Public ISO image, version 0.8.8 (13 Jan 2010). This 94 MB version supports USB thumbdrives but lacks wireless and sound drivers.

Read the LPS-Public Datasheet.

Read the LPS-Public Quick Start Guide.

Read the LPS-Public User's Manual.

Read about and request LPS-Remote Access.

Contact:
ATSPI_Outreach@wpafb.af.mil

Contact Information
Office phone:
(937) 320-9095 x150

Related Sites:

Air Force Research Laboratory

DoD Anti-Tamper Program

High Performance Computing Modernization Program

Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Science and Technology)

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