With the growing number of attacks to critical infrastructure, it is crucial to remember that a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy extends beyond IT. Building on our vision of empowering critical OT and Cyber-Physical Systems with robust solutions, OPSWAT is thrilled to announce the release of MetaDefender Industrial Firewall for Operations.
This product launch features not only a powerful firewall but also our proprietary operating system – the OPSWAT Industrial OS – and a revamped firewall dashboard for a better view into firewall statuses, misconfigurations, anomalous communication, device alterations, and improved decision-making.
Product Family Overview
MetaDefender Industrial Firewall is our expanding family of firewalls designed to protect critical OT and industrial networks from Level 0 to the cloud (according to the Purdue Model). Our firewalls ensure continuous operation of OT environments, significantly reducing the risks of downtime and safety hazards. They are engineered to safeguard ICS (Industrial Control Systems), OT, and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems, maintaining operational resilience and safety even in the harshest environments.
What’s New in MetaDefender Industrial Firewall for Operations
MetaDefender Industrial Firewall for Operations is a high-performance, ruggedized firewall that features FLM (Firewall Learning Mode) and Stateful Packet Inspection with 4 high-speed 2.5Gbps Ethernet ports. It uses Protocol-Specific DPI (Deep Packet Inspection) to block anomalies, Zero-Day threats, and DoS and DDoS attacks.
Product Highlights
- Strategic Positioning: Sits between Layers 2 and 3.5 in a Purdue model setup protecting the most critical OT networks from anomalous activities of cyberthreats.
- Firewall Learning Mode: Powered by AI capabilities to monitor and learn network traffic, this feature automatically generates security policies.
- Advanced DPI: Implements Protocol-Specific DPI rule sets to block anomalies, zero-day threats, and DOS/DDOS attacks.
- Comprehensive NAT Features: OPSWAT Industrial OS includes NAT (Network Address Translation), 1:1 NAT, Masquerading NAT, and Destination NAT.
- User-Friendly Management: Offers function code implementation in the firewall dashboard UI for ease of management.
- Robust Hardware: Equipped with 4 high-speed 2.5Gbps Ethernet ports and powered by stateful packet inspection for robust security.
- Durable Design: Ruggedized housing designed for harsh environments and extreme temperatures.
OT-Friendly Firewall Dashboard UI
All MetaDefender Industrial Firewall products can be managed from our firewall dashboard, providing a clear view of the firewall's power status, system alerts, and overall health. With this new launch, we have also taken necessary steps towards improving our firewall dashboard to make it more OT-friendly, focusing on showing the most important system status details that OT personnel would need. It's a centralized platform to monitor and manage network security that offers real-time data, facilitating quick and accurate decision-making.
Wide Range of Industrial Protocols Support
OPSWAT’s Industrial Firewall for Operations supports a wide range of industrial protocols including TCP, UDP, Modbus TCP, Ethernet/IP, S7, DNP3, BACnet, SLMP, FINS, and EGD. Additionally, it supports proprietary GE protocols such as iFIX and Cimplicity.
Industry Certifications
Certifications validate the reliability, safety, and performance of our MetaDefender Industrial Firewalls. These certifications are essential for regulatory compliance, helping organizations adhere to industry-specific legal requirements and avoid penalties. They enhance trust and credibility by demonstrating that our products have undergone rigorous testing and meet high standards, thus assuring clients and stakeholders of their quality. Additionally, certified products are proven to perform reliably under extreme conditions, which is crucial for maintaining operational resilience and security in critical infrastructure environments.
Business Benefits
- Comprehensive Protection: Protect against physical and virtual threats by preventing unauthorized commands and misconfigurations on critical assets.
- Regulatory Compliance: Helps companies align with industrial compliance regulations that often mandate the need for protection of critical networks, system status reporting etc.
- Operational Resilience: Ensure operational resilience by preventing anomalies and zero-day vulnerabilities.
- Personnel Safety: Blocking cyber threats and unauthorized access that could disrupt operations and compromise safety systems.
Level-Up Industrial Network Protection
MetaDefender Industrial Firewall is a powerful tool for ensuring the security and operational resilience of critical OT and industrial networks. With advanced features and design, along with user-friendly management, it is a vital addition to any organization’s cybersecurity strategy.
Discover how MetaDefender Industrial Firewall can take your overall cybersecurity posture to the next level - talk to an expert today to learn more.
