What level of security (e.g. encryption method) does the WQAR offer/provide?
H.1. WEP and WPA and SSID are applicable to 802.11 technologies and not GSM cellular. H.2. Most, if not all, GSM cellular networks for the Airlink use 128 bit triple DES algorithm for encryption and session authentication. Additionally, SIMs and GTP tunnel provide standard GSM technology security. Additional optional security measures are also available (e.g. private IPs, private APN, VPN tunnel or a leased line between GSM network and the customer). H.3. In specific regions of the world, customers can verify if their local GSM networks provide additional security provisions (such as in Japan). GSM is considered very secure – so secure that it can be used to certify updates for 802.11 systems which are fundamentally less secure. H.4. Beyond GSM security, the WQAR and base station have additional security measures to protect flight data by using proprietary encryption originally developed for a military application. The algorithm is symmetric and multi-round, and highly secure as an add
