Industrial cybersecurity is an increasingly important subject as operational technology (OT) environments become more connected. To address this growing need, two companies have recently announced the launching of new security appliances for OT environments.
TXOne Networks announced the worldwide availability of the EdgeIPS 103 intrusion prevention system (IPS), which is designed for protecting mission-critical machines against cyber threats. The appliance provides virtual patching, comprehensive asset visibility, centralized management, and network segmentation capabilities. It is designed to work in harsh environments, provides flexible deployment options, and supports a wide range of industrial protocols.
Waterfall Security Solutions also announced the launch of the WF-600 Unidirectional Security Gateway, which is an alternative to firewalls. This gateway provides visibility into OT networks, systems and data, and works with a wide range of historians, IIoT and industrial protocols, intrusion detection and monitoring systems, and OPC servers. It comes with standard 1 Gbps and 10 Gbps throughput options, and a web-based user interface is provided for configuration, monitoring, managing and troubleshooting.
Additionally, Palo Alto Networks last month introduced their Zero Trust OT Security solution, which provides visibility, zero trust and simplified operations. This solution includes Industrial OT Security, a cloud-delivered service that provides comprehensive visibility into cyber-physical systems. It provides visibility, segmentation and least-privilege access control, continuous risk monitoring, and continuous security inspection capabilities. Lastly, the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) also announced the commercial launch of an OT security solution called Essence, which can be used by electricity providers, as well as other other types of utilities, including gas and water providers.
In conclusion, TXOne Networks and Waterfall Security Solutions have both announced the launch of new security appliances for OT environments. These appliances provide a range of security capabilities, from virtual patching and comprehensive asset visibility to zero trust and continuous security inspection. Additionally, Palo Alto Networks and the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) have recently announced their own OT security solutions.
Key Points:
• TXOne Networks has announced the worldwide availability of the EdgeIPS 103 intrusion prevention system (IPS)
• Waterfall Security Solutions has launched the WF-600 Unidirectional Security Gateway
• Palo Alto Networks has introduced their Zero Trust OT Security solution
• The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) has launched their OT security solution named Essence
• These solutions provide a range of security capabilities, from virtual patching and comprehensive asset visibility to zero trust and continuous security inspection