Offline data backup to prevent the escalation of ransomware damage.
One-way communication restriction device Data diode OWCD
In a ransomware attack, backup data becomes unusable before the actual environment is encrypted. Can your company prevent this?
In a ransomware attack that takes systems hostage, attackers typically render backup data unusable before encrypting the production environment to force the payment of a ransom, making recovery difficult. It is essential to avoid attacks on this backup data. In addition to regularly taking snapshots using immutable backup technology, which prevents data from being changed or deleted once written, offline backups that are completely isolated both logically and physically from the network environment are indispensable. This malware repeatedly sends captured information to an external AI for analysis, adjusting its attack methods based on the results. By cutting off this external communication, we can neutralize its movements and protect clean data in locations where attackers cannot reach. The data diode OWCD and file transfer applications perform daily backups of data to storage isolated from external communication leaks. The data diode "OWCD" physically restricts communication to one direction only. There are various uses for boundary restrictions. It is beneficial as one of the layers of defense and works well with a zero-trust approach. For inquiries, please refer to the related links below.
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Typically, the communication used in offices involves not only the data you send but also signals that control the communication in the reverse direction. We replace this communication with a method that does not require the control signals to flow in front of the OWCD, making it unidirectional. That signal is communicated through the OWCD and decoded at the exit for your use. While communication control can also be done with firewalls and routers, the OWCD is free from configuration errors; it is a "restrictive device" that "can only allow flow in one direction" and has no reverse circuit. Signals cannot flow from the opposite direction, effectively shutting out remote control signals emitted by viruses and the theft of files that attackers want to extract. Although large corporations often report being victims, about 60% of confirmed ransomware attacks in Japan have affected small and medium-sized enterprises. The targets are primarily organizations such as manufacturing companies, medical institutions, local governments, and schools, where security personnel are not stationed. There is no need to set communication restrictions on the "OWCD" itself. Even if regular maintenance cannot be performed, the level of safety will definitely improve. Zero Trust dislikes boundary control, but the OWCD, which imposes restrictions, is highly compatible! It is favorable for micro-segmentation. For inquiries, please refer to the related links above.
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The features introduced here are realized through software that operates on a processing PC separately prepared for the core products, the OWCD-2 with a 100MBase-T connection and the OWCD-G with a 1000MBase-T connection. The damage caused by ransomware is more severe the deeper it is rooted. The cost of intrusion is 66,000 yen, and recovery costs 230 million yen, making it a "sustainable business." Zero trust is a cat-and-mouse game, and the operational costs are enormous. While the initial investment may be high, the reduction in lifecycle costs is significant. For inquiries, please refer to the related links above.
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P5
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Applications/Examples of results
Over 150 units sold to date. We have numerous achievements in remote monitoring of thermal power plants. While I can't discuss specifics, the utilization in critical infrastructure such as important departments within government agencies, public institutions, transportation, and companies in chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and ceramics is steadily increasing. Digital transformation (DX) is a structural change that increases the risk of "stopping" along with convenience. The "zero trust" model often mentioned in the industry arises from the idea that no one can be trusted, leading to a need for authentication; however, this implies a system based on connectivity. In critical infrastructure, there is a requirement for "no external connections," so zero trust alone is inadequate, and restrictions at the boundaries are essential. No single method can ensure complete security. It is crucial to combine various defense measures in a layered approach. In addition to the introduction mentioned this time, methods that completely separate incoming communications from an unspecified number of external sources and outgoing communications to specific destinations to prevent the infiltration of information-gathering malware, and ensuring that remote maintenance lines are securely protected from intrusions are also beginning to gain traction. The use of unique solutions provided by system integrators (SIers) is also rapidly increasing! For inquiries, please visit the related links 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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