Classified Data Enviroments

A secure environment for processing classified information

Processing classified information requires an environment that meets the applicable national and international security requirements. Classified information refers to information whose unauthorised disclosure, alteration or use could cause harm to, for example, national security, defence, international relations or critical societal functions.

Insta designs, implements and maintains classified data environments for organisations whose operations involve the processing of classified information. We deliver environments as a turnkey service, from requirements definition and implementation to audits and ongoing maintenance.

We bring together the requirements for classified data environments, cyber security, secure data transfer and lifecycle management into a comprehensive solution. Our strength is built on extensive experience in security-critical environments and demanding solutions for defence, public authorities and critical infrastructure.

We build environments in accordance with national security requirements, KATAKRI, EU requirements for handling EU Classified Information (EUCI), and NATO security requirements. Our goal is to ensure that the environment meets the applicable requirements and is ready for security assessment and audit.

KATAKRI as the foundation for classified data environments

KATAKRI is Finland’s national security auditing criteria used to define requirements for the processing of classified information. It provides a framework for assessing and auditing the security of classified data environments in Finland.

Building a classified data environment is not merely a technical project. Meeting the requirements calls for administrative security, personnel security, physical security and information security to be addressed as an integrated whole.

Insta’s experts help design the environment so that security requirements are taken into account from the outset and the audit process can be carried out in a controlled manner.

National and international requirements with one partner

Classified information is increasingly processed in international collaborative environments. In these cases, EU and NATO security requirements must be considered alongside national requirements.

Insta has the expertise to implement classified data environments:

in accordance with KATAKRI requirements
for the processing of EU Classified Information (EUCI)
for NATO-compatible operating environments
for national and international collaboration networks

We understand the requirements of different frameworks and their impact on the design, implementation and maintenance of the environment.

Key areas

Key areas of a classified data environment

Physical security

Secure information processing begins with secure operating environments. Our solutions take into account facility security, access control, physical protection measures and secure operating practices.

Secure infrastructure

We design and implement environments suitable for processing classified information, taking into account servers, networks, operating environments, network segmentation and management.

Secure data transfer

Transferring classified information requires reliable protection. Our solutions take into account encryption, key management, secure connections and the management of data transfers.

Access control and personnel security

Only authorised personnel are permitted to process classified information. Our solutions utilise strong authentication, role-based access control, log monitoring and, where required, personnel security clearances.

Cyber security monitoring and incident response

Maintaining the security of the environment requires continuous monitoring, log management, incident detection and the ability to respond rapidly to events that may compromise security.

Compliance and audits

A classified environment must meet the applicable requirements in practice. We support our customers with documentation, risk management, audit preparation and demonstrating compliance.

Information lifecycle management

Classified information is managed throughout its lifecycle. This includes information classification, storage, transfer, use, archiving and secure disposal.

Maintenance and continuous development

A classified environment is not a one-off project. The environment is continuously maintained, developed and monitored in line with evolving requirements, threats and operating environments.

Use cases

A classified data environment is particularly suitable for organisations that:

process classified information
participate in government or defence cooperation
process EU or NATO classified information
are responsible for critical societal services
require high-security information processing solutions

Turnkey delivery

We deliver classified data environments as a comprehensive service from a single partner.

The service may include:

requirements definition
environment design
technical implementation
security solutions
documentation
deployment
audit preparation
maintenance
lifecycle services

The customer receives an environment whose security, manageability and compliance are designed to support secure, long-term operations.

Get in touch by email

security (at) insta.fi