Introduction to Data Diode OWCD with OPC UA Support
One-way communication restriction device OWCD, compatible with OPC UA.
Utilizing OPC UA in OT is progressing. We have implemented measures to prevent intrusions from IT. Let's protect our important production equipment!
One-way communication restriction device "OWCD" introduces "OPC UA communication support"! OPC UA is platform-independent, allowing for seamless integration of various information and providing high flexibility to enjoy 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 production digital transformation (DX). It is expected to continue spreading towards the standardization of industrial communication technologies. While OPC UA offers significant advantages, establishing routes that connect networks across segments without boundary restrictions can create security vulnerabilities. The OWCD, which restricts communication to one direction, enables "OPC UA communication" that prevents intrusions across segments, starting from IT to OT. Even with firewalls and switches, maintenance can be cumbersome, and mistakes can occur, while outdated firmware may fail to prevent intrusions. The OWCD "OPC UA" does not require configuration for one-way communication, ensuring a hassle-free and reliable solution. In the current environment where multi-layered defenses are necessary against ransomware, we respond to the security needs of production equipment. There is an explanatory video at the related link below! Please utilize the "Contact Us" option at the link.
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basic information
About 30% of the damage is in the manufacturing industry, with an intrusion cost of 66,000 yen and 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! It operates on a second-by-second basis. OT is assumed to be disconnected, but the configuration primarily assumes that IT devices are connected, and there is bidirectional connectivity in places that handle IT communications. OPC UA requires bidirectional connections. While there are IT considerations on the IT side, there are also OT considerations on the OT side... There is no need for external connections to OT just to issue production management information. This is where the OWCD comes into play. It physically restricts the connection to one direction and completely shuts out reverse flow. It is used together with software that converts/decodes communication for passing through the OPC UA protocol. The OWCD "OPC UA compatible" is unrelated to the "communication model"; it simply flows your data from right to left. We also have converters available for those using OPC DA, so you can continue to utilize them now and in the future. We will respond to the security needs of critical infrastructure and various production facilities moving forward.
Price information
Ransomware damage poses a risk of business collapse. For those who want to prevent intrusion at all costs, the average cost for recovery alone is 230 million yen, not including ransom payments... A little extra effort and ingenuity are important. In IT security, "Zero Trust: Don't Trust" measures are being proposed, but OWCD physically restricts circuits in one direction, making it perfectly aligned with Zero Trust, free from configuration errors. For those still using OPC DA, rest assured, we also provide converters! Please contact us through the "Inquiry" link above.
Price range
P5
Delivery Time
※We are producing on a made-to-order basis. Please feel free to contact us. You can do so from the "Contact Us" link above.
Applications/Examples of results
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. OWCD is widely utilized in such environments. For customers who are still using OPC UA... please feel free to consult us about future communication protocol changes. Just between us, the reality is varied: the PLC may not be the latest, and the receiving server may not support OPC. For such cases, we also offer "File Secure Link" to collect and distribute files in formats like CSV, JSON, and binary. Starting with visualization through our sibling product "OT Insight Hub," we can provide solutions tailored to customer needs. We also accept individual engineering requests. OWCD is adopted by government agencies, transportation systems such as railways and airports, and research laboratories. We are continuously responding to those who cannot connect externally. In the face of overwhelming challenges, what will you do? OWCD is a physical safeguard that protects the core with multi-layered defense. Please reach out through the "Contact Us" link above.
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Company information
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
