U.S. Central Command is now using the new version of cyber-defense software from General Dynamics C4 Systems for sharing classified information.

The information at the Secret level is shared with military organizations and authorized NATO and coalition military partners, using the company's Trusted Network Environment, or TNE, version 11-S software.

General Dynamics said the system enables greater flexibility and collaboration among organizations during joint operations and keeps higher levels of classified information moving through the same tactical network but separated from information at lower security levels.

"This is a powerful new capability for the U.S. military and its international military partners working joint operations like those currently taking place in many of the world's hot-spots," said Chris Marzilli, president of General Dynamics C4 Systems. "With TNE these organizations can share intelligence information and respond in real-time, a capability they've never had before."

TNE 11-S is approved by the National Security Agency and the Defense Information Systems Network Security Accreditation Working Group. It includes content inspection technology for protection from malware and other cyber threats.