Hirschmann Firewall – Securing Industrial Networks with Advanced Protection
Cybersecurity in industrial applications is not an optional component of today’s connected world; it is a necessity. With factories, plants, and operational environments digitalizing and capitalizing on the IIoT, the threats of cyberattacks on operational technology (OT) networks are increasing exponentially. As a leader in industrial networking, Hirschmann minimizes these concerns by providing next-level solutions. All of the firm’s solutions are based on the Hirschmann Firewall – the industrial-grade firewall appliance that secures critical infrastructure, promotes OT-IT convergence, works in unison with industrial network switches, and with industrial cyber solutions to provide a complete defense-in-depth.
Hirschmann Firewall device
The belden Hirschmann Firewall is a next-generation firewall appliance built specifically for industrial networks security, not to be confused with other IT firewall solutions. Informational Technology(IT) firewalls cannot be relied upon to work in industrial environments characterized by harsh conditions, supporting industrial protocols, and being stripe-able. The functions of a Hirschmann Firewall include packet filtering, access control, VPN connectivity, and deep packet inspection (DPI).
Integrating Industrial Network Switches with Hirschmann Firewall
In an industrial environment, an industrial network switch connects multiple communication devices such as controllers, sensors, and HMIs for easy and fast communication. These industrial switches are designed to be ultra-durable with ultra-low latency and ultra-high reliability.
Switch and Firewall Cooperation for Network Segmentation
In the case of the Switches and Hirschmann Firewall integration, as the switches handle communication between devices, the Firewall enforces security policies on the borders of the protected zones. This method, prevents the malware from penetrating the critical systems, and allows for certified transaction data flow.
Direct Integration of Switches with Firewalls for Enhanced Industrial Communication
Hirschmann industrial network switches can be incorporated with Hirschmann’s own line of firewall devices for industrial-grade communication with the devices and ease of configuration due to centralized control through unified cybersecurity policies. This makes the devices fundamental for an industrial communication system.
Industrial Cyber Security Solutions
Current approaches to industrial cyber security begin and do not end with perimeter defense. Firewalls and Segmentation with Intrusion Preventation and constant surveillance/combing of the networks should be integrated.
- Intrusion Prevention: response to a attempts and malicious actions.
- Network Segmentation: a barrier that protects critical assets from the general network.
- Monitoring & Threat Detection: Figure out and deal with unexplained anomalies.
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Key Features of the Hirschmann Firewall Device
Deep Packet Inspection (DPI)
Enables the ability to inspect and filter the monitored industrial protocols to suppress the execution of unauthorized industrial commands or the transmission of packets which are harmful in nature.
VPN and Secure Remote Access
Enables the ability to establish secure remote connections to the monitored target systems and to partners of the maintenance team while ensuring the target systems are not exposed.
High Availability and Redundanc
Offers the ability to maintain organized operations with redundant configurations and critical fail-over support as well as seamless operation of the fail-over support to maintain uninterrupted industrial functions.
Integration with Industrial Network Switches
Attains unified command by interlocking the traffic control between multiple switches and the firewall policies to increase control.
Reasons for the Hirschmann Firewall in Your Industrial Defense Systems
Well-Known Vendor in the Field of Industrial Cyber Defense
Hirschmann firewall is a household name for innovation and dependability in industrial internetworking for decades.
Firewall Device Functions Integrated at Switch Level
No other firewall device integrates with industrial network switches with such simplicity. This ensures swift installation and improved security for process control systems
Why C3 Automation
In today’s rapidly changing industrial world, you cannot afford to wait for IT to secure your OT networks. Securing operational technology (OT) networks used to be a choice. Today it is mission-critical. You may have deployed the Hirschmann Firewall, which is the industry standard for protecting critical infrastructure, but what matters most is who you are working with to deliver, deploy, and support it. This is where C3 Automation shines.
If you’re looking to reinforce your industrial cybersecurity with validated, enterprise-grade security, you’ve come to the right place. With the support of Hirschmann, C3 Automation is providing the Hirschmann Firewall specifically designed for OT environments.
Contact C3 Automation today to set up a free consultation, request a live demo, or request a quote customized to your facility and security needs. Start the journey to complete industrial cybersecurity, and
