Build a secure and modern infrastructure.
Smart devices provide governments with information around transportation, utilities, and other areas of infrastructure. Deploying and configuring the devices and applications to harness this data can be physically and administratively challenging. OT and other smart devices may exist in harsh environments subject to shock, vibration, humidity, and extreme temperatures. These devices may be overexposed to the internet and remain in operation long after the software is outdated.
Barracuda CloudGen Firewall Rugged provides full next-generation security and advanced threat protection to these devices. This solution is built to withstand harsh production environments and can be deployed with zero-touch provisioning through Barracuda Firewall Control Center.
Reduce overhead with scalable, easy-to-use solutions.
Many state and local governments with smart city initiatives face challenges that delay execution. Endpoints may require custom applications, upgraded connectivity, and secure remote access for external vendor support. Managing a smart network can be labor-intensive and time-consuming in the absence of a smart solution for these smart devices. A recent survey revealed that 93% of respondents had an IIoT/OT security project fail, with a majority saying that scalability and connectivity are problematic to deployment.
We keep things simple. Rugged firewalls and ultra-compact connectors provide security, intelligence, and edge computing support to each endpoint. Devices in remote locations with restricted infrastructure can use existing LTE or Wi-Fi to connect to the network. New deployments are streamlined with policy templates, automated licensing, and zero-touch provisioning.
Defend the public from criminal attacks.
IIoT and OT devices are attractive targets for criminals. These devices control water stations, power grids, traffic lights, and many other systems that are critical to community well-being. Devices that are not properly secured may allow attackers to take control of infrastructure or infect a network with malware. Attacks on these systems target the real-life health of the public and may accompany other attacks such as ransomware and threats of data breach. Gartner predicts the financial impacts of IIoT and OT attacks will reach over $50 billion in 2023, and that figure does not include the value of human life.
Barracuda IIoT/OT solutions provide full next-generation security including IPS, anti-malware, and Advanced Threat Protection. Barracuda’s centralized management architecture guarantees hassle-free management for thousands of control devices.
