Like the MetaDefender Optical Diode before it, OPSWAT MetaDefender Unidirectional Security Gateway has now achieved Common Criteria EAL4+ (Evaluation Assurance Level 4+) certification, providing operators and security teams with confidence that this solution meets globally recognized security standards.
What is Common Criteria EAL4+ and why it matters?
Common Criteria is an internationally recognized standard (ISO/IEC 15408) for evaluating the security attributes of IT and OT products and systems. The EAL (Evaluation Assurance Level) ranks security evaluations on a scale from 1 to 7, with EAL4+ representing one of the highest levels achievable for commercial security solutions. This means that MetaDefender Unidirectional Security Gateway has undergone extensive testing and analysis to ensure its resilience against cyberthreats.
For organizations that need to secure sensitive OT environments, this certification provides validation that the product delivers on its security promises. With growing regulatory requirements and an evolving threat landscape, investing in certified solutions helps organizations ensure compliance while reducing risk.
How does this certification benefit your organization?
For operators of ICS, utility providers, and government agencies, the EAL4+ certification brings tangible benefits:
Proven Security Assurance
The certification confirms that MetaDefender Unidirectional Security Gateway has been rigorously tested to withstand advanced cyberthreats.
Regulatory Compliance
Many industries require solutions that meet stringent security standards. This certification helps organizations comply with frameworks such as NERC CIP, IEC 62443, and others.
Risk Reduction
Cyberattacks on OT environments can lead to operational disruption and financial losses. A certified unidirectional appliance strengthens security postures by ensuring safe data transfers without exposing critical networks to external threats.
The Role of MetaDefender Unidirectional Security Gateway in OT Security
MetaDefender Unidirectional Security Gateway is a critical component of secure data transfer strategies for OT environments. Designed to ensure one-way data flow, it prevents cyberthreats from infiltrating sensitive industrial control networks while allowing secure data sharing between OT and IT domains. This approach is essential for protecting industrial networks against ransomware, malware, and other cyberthreats.
Engineered for airtight protection of OT/ICS-to-IT communication, MetaDefender Unidirectional Security Gateway ensures secure, segmented, and unidirectional data transfer across network boundaries. Its true protocol break and non-routable connection prevent malicious command-and-control communications to the OT network, while assuring payload delivery with no data loss and retransmission.
Key benefits of MetaDefender Unidirectional Security Gateway:
Eliminate External Attack Vectors
By enforcing one-way communication, the gateway prevents cyber threats from reaching industrial networks.
Assured Data Delivery
OPSWAT’s advanced data security technologies guarantee data delivery, ensuring that transmitted data remains complete and uncompromised.
Simplify Compliance
Meeting industry regulations becomes easier with a certified solution that aligns with global security standards.
Strengthening Trust in Cybersecurity
Achieving Common Criteria EAL4+ certification for MetaDefender Unidirectional Security Gateway further solidifies OPSWAT’s leadership in cybersecurity for critical infrastructure. It reflects our commitment to equipping organizations with cutting-edge, certified security solutions that proactively mitigate threats and enhance resilience in an evolving threat landscape.
For security teams, compliance officers, and IT-OT managers, this certification means you can deploy MetaDefender Unidirectional Security Gateway with confidence, knowing it has met rigorous security standards.
Don’t compromise when it comes to ensuring your OT environments remain secure—discover how MetaDefender Unidirectional Security Gateway can give your organization a critical advantage in preventing cyberthreats.
