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 disable backup data to hinder recovery before encrypting the production environment, thereby forcing the payment of a ransom. 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 modified or deleted once written, offline backups that are completely isolated both logically and physically from the network environment are indispensable. This malware sends the information it captures to an external AI for analysis, which then repeatedly adjusts the attack strategy based on the results. By cutting off this external communication, we can neutralize the malware's actions and protect clean data in locations where attackers cannot reach. The data diode OWCD and file transfer applications assist in backing up data daily to storage that is isolated from external communication leaks. The data diode "OWCD" physically restricts communication to one direction only. There are various ways to utilize 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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basic information
Typically, communication used in offices involves not only the data you send but also signals that control communication in the reverse direction. We will replace this communication with a method that does not require sending this control signal in front of the OWCD, effectively making it one-way. That signal will be communicated through the OWCD and decoded at the exit for your use. Communication control can also be done with firewalls and routers, but the OWCD is free from configuration errors. No signals will flow from the reverse direction, shutting out remote control signals emitted by viruses and the theft of files that attackers want to exfiltrate. Not only large corporations but also about 60% of ransomware victims are small and medium-sized enterprises, including manufacturing, healthcare institutions, local governments, and schools, some of which do not have security personnel on site. Furthermore, cloud services do not require any settings to impose communication restrictions on the "OWCD." Even if regular maintenance cannot be performed, safety will definitely improve. Zero trust, which requires authentication verification, dislikes boundary control, but the OWCD, which imposes restrictions without configuration, is highly compatible! By the way, I sometimes get asked what would happen if a "bomb is just placed" and explodes, but in reality, the act of "placing" it is also... 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 use in critical infrastructure such as government agencies, public institutions, transportation, and key departments within companies (important infrastructure, research labs, etc.) is steadily increasing. Digital transformation (DX) brings convenience but also heightens the "risk of stopping," representing a structural change. The "zero trust" model, which is often mentioned, attempts to authenticate because no one can be trusted; conversely, it implies a system based on connectivity. In critical infrastructure, the requirement is "no external connections," so zero trust alone is inadequate, and restrictions at the boundary are essential. OWCD maintains the core principle of "no external connections" while addressing your needs. We will further strengthen security. In addition to the introduction this time, we are beginning to see the adoption of methods that completely separate incoming communications from an unspecified number of external sources and outgoing communications to specific destinations, preventing the infiltration of information-gathering malware, and ensuring that remote maintenance lines are securely protected from intrusion. The use of this solution is rapidly increasing among SIers providing unique solutions! 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
