Tampa, FL – September 18, 2024 - OPSWAT, a global leader in critical infrastructure protection (CIP), is proud to announce that its MetaDefender Optical Diode has achieved Common Criteria EAL4+ certification, a prestigious international security standard. This certification validates the advanced security capabilities of MetaDefender Optical Diode for a range of critical use cases, including securing data transfers between networks with difference security classifications within IT environments and safeguarding Operational Technology (OT) infrastructures from cyber threats.
MetaDefender Optical Diode is part of OPSWAT’s suite of security gateways that are designed to provide real-time, secure data transfer between networks—whether they are classified government systems, industrial control systems (ICS), or critical OT networks. Its hardware-enforced one-way data transfer capability ensures the integrity of sensitive information while protecting systems from external cyber threats.
As OT and IT increasingly converge with Industry 4.0, organizations face rising vulnerabilities and cyber risks. Achieving the EAL4+ certification reinforces OPSWAT’s commitment to providing certified solutions that not only support critical infrastructure in OT but also meet the stringent requirements for secure data transfers in IT and cross-domain environments.
Engineered for high availability, redundancy, and optimized performance, MetaDefender Optical Diode allows the secure transfer of multiple data types, such as files, video, and telemetry, without compromising security across network boundaries. Its one-way transfer mechanism ensures compliance with NEI, NIST, and other cybersecurity frameworks, making it ideal for both critical OT environments, like SCADA and DCS systems, and international government use cases where cross-domain security is paramount.
The EAL4+ certification is part of the Common Criteria, an internationally recognized standard for evaluating and certifying the security features of technology products. Achieving this level of certification ensures that MetaDefender Optical Diode meets stringent security standards, providing organizations with confidence in its ability to protect sensitive information and defend against cyber threats.
For more information, visit https://www.opswat.com/products/metadefender/optical-diode.
About OPSWAT
For the last 20 years OPSWAT, a global leader in IT, OT, and ICS critical infrastructure cybersecurity, has continuously evolved an end-to-end solutions platform that gives public and private sector organizations and enterprises the critical advantage needed to protect their complex networks and ensure compliance. Empowered by a “Trust no file. Trust no device.™” philosophy, OPSWAT solves customers’ challenges around the world with zero-trust solutions and patented technologies across every level of their infrastructure, securing their networks, data, and devices, and preventing known and unknown threats, zero-day attacks, and malware. Discover how OPSWAT protects the world’s critical infrastructure and helps secure our way of life; visit www.opswat.com.
