Introduction to Data Diode OWCD Supporting OPC UA
One-way communication restriction device OWCD, compatible with OPC UA.
The use of OPC UA is advancing in manufacturing sites, and OWCD is beneficial for strengthening intrusion prevention from office IT. Let's protect our important production equipment!
One-way communication restriction device data diode "OWCD" now supports "OPC UA communication"! OPC UA is highly flexible and platform-independent, allowing for seamless communication of various information, enabling connectivity benefits throughout the entire production process. By utilizing flags categorized by industry, unified information can be obtained even from different production equipment manufacturers, contributing to the improvement of production DX. It is expected to spread further towards the standardization of industrial communication technologies. While OPC UA can implement security measures such as encryption, connecting networks across segments can create security holes. This is where the "OWCD" comes into play. Even with firewalls and switches, maintenance can be cumbersome, and mistakes can occur, especially if outdated firmware prevents passage. The "OPC UA support" of OWCD does not require configuration for one-way communication. It is hassle-free and reliable. In the current environment where multi-layered defense against ransomware is essential, we respond to production equipment security needs such as micro-segmentation. There is an explanatory video at the related link below! Please also utilize the "Contact Us" option at the link.
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Why is OWCD necessary even though it is a protocol with enhanced security measures? About 30% of the damage is suffered by the manufacturing industry, with an intrusion cost of 66,000 yen compared to an average recovery cost of 230 million yen. Malware infiltrates the network unnoticed, conducts reconnaissance, and leaks various information to external malicious actors. After assessing the overall situation, it launches a full-scale attack all at once. This can happen in as little as one hour! To minimize damage, micro-segmentation, which involves breaking down production management information and other normally communicated lines into smaller segments at the production line or PLC level, is effective. There is no need to connect externally just to issue production management information. However, while OT operates under the assumption of not being connected, IT is primarily structured with the assumption of being connected, and areas handling IT communications are interconnected bidirectionally. This is where OWCD comes into play. It physically restricts the lines to one direction and completely shuts out reverse flow. It is used in conjunction with devices that convert/decode communications for passing through the OPC UA protocol. OWCD "OPC-UA compatible" is unrelated to the "communication model"; it simply flows your existing data from right to left. We will respond to the future security needs of critical infrastructure and various production facilities!
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Ransomware damage can lead to the risk of business collapse. Some advocate for "Zero Trust: Don't Trust" measures, but OWCD physically restricts circuits in one direction, making it perfectly aligned with Zero Trust, free from configuration errors. If you are considering digital transformation (DX), it is essential to conduct network design as a security measure beforehand; otherwise, costs will increase later. The average recovery cost alone is 230 million yen, not including ransom payments... A little extra effort and ingenuity are important. Please use the "Contact Us" link above.
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P5
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In industrial networks, it can be used for OT to IT data integration. It can be applied anywhere that allows for strict segmentation and one-way communication. Many are utilizing it in such environments. For customers who are still unsure about OPC UA, please feel free to consult us about future communication protocol changes. Just between us, if your PLC is not the latest or your receiving server does not support OPC, we also have a "File Secure Link" that collects and distributes files such as CSV, JSON, and binary. We will also handle protocol conversion. We also offer engineering services regarding application methods, including network design. Conversely, for customers who are stuck in a "communication model" and can't even conduct a PoC, we are here to help. OWCD does not involve a "communication model," but we can discuss how to proceed. OWCD is also adopted by government agencies, transportation systems such as railways and airports, and research laboratories. It serves as a physical safeguard to protect the core of multi-layered defense. Please reach out through the "Contact Us" link above.
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Our company is a member of the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Group, serving as a design technology partner for Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, where we engage in planning and mechanical design for prime movers (steam turbines/boilers, gas turbines, water turbines), pumps, and various plants, as well as instrumentation control system planning and electrical design. In order to meet the increasingly diverse and sophisticated needs of our customers, we will continue to challenge ourselves to improve our technological capabilities, streamline operations, and reduce costs based on the trust we have built with users. Through this, we are developing activities that contribute to society by providing the products and engineering capabilities we have cultivated so far to everyone. Alongside the sale of products related to IoT, manufacturing DX, and on-site monitoring/condition monitoring, we will focus on custom orders, customization, and system construction to realize your ideas. We encourage you to consider utilizing our services. https://eng.power.mhi.com
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