They specialize in providing adaptable operational cyber-defense solutions that protect connected systems, and specifically mission-critical systems.
Firmitasdeveloped a product to protect mission critical systems and operational systems from attacks coming over the communication interfaces.
Our approach is unique because we rely on whitelist-based technology to enforce the correct behavior of each system component.
What’s the difference between equipment-side and web connection-based protection?
The problem with networks today, is that they are completely perforated, even OT networks.
There’s more than one entry and exit point.
Any internet-based security solution may miss communication between devices.
So once compromised, devices can attack other devices within the internet without being detected.
Therefore we believe that protection should be per rig or per system.
Additionally, each system behaves in a different way and has its own unique characteristics.
This requires tailored protection, based on specific equipment configuration and deployment considerations.
How has connectivity changed our industries?
The rise of connectivity allowed more devices to connect to other devices and other networks.
Simultaneously, information about these devices became accessible to almost anyone.
Unintentionally, this trend lowered the threshold for attacks.
Furthermore, devices today are significantly more complex.
The manufacturing and supply chain is a very complex online grid of vendors incorporating many hardware and software components.
An attack can cause physical damage to people and even death.
Protecting OT systems is more critical to civilization than just data.
Currently, most solutions are focused on detection and gadget management.
How protected are smart cities today?
Are these methodologies providing benefit?
Maybe, but they do not provide enough protection against process-based attacks and specific attacks targeting operational-systems.
These systems are way too exposed.
The government should encourage companies to test new technologies, even if some solutions are overlapping in capabilities.
From a business perspective it’s a much better solution.
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