eWON Layered Security Approach |
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Overview
eWON is a global provider of secure industrial remote access connectivity. By
leveraging a combination of its cloud based, redundant infrastructure called Talk2M
and its industrial eWON hardware devices, eWON created a first-to-market
integrated approach to secure remote access to industrial control systems. Since its
launch in 2006, eWON’s Talk2M has successfully hosted millions of encrypted VPN
sessions allowing engineers to easily and securely remotely monitor and troubleshoot
their machines.
Challenges
Remote access has posed numerous challenges for decades. Various solutions
including modems, traditional VPNs, IT client software and IP Sec routers have failed
to offer a repeatable and secure, reliable solution that is simple to configure,
manage, deploy and use.
Customers have different network topologies, requirements and technical
competencies. The biggest challenge remains being compatible with existing
customer networks and industrial automation and control system (IACS) architecture.
Approach
Understanding the challenges associated with securely deploying and managing
remote access within an IACS, eWON developed a solution compatible with industry
accepted open standards that addresses the following key areas related to secure
remote access in a defense-in-depth layered approach;
Policies & procedures
Network Infrastructure
Management & Accountability
Encryption
Application
eWON Hardware Devices
Benefits
The benefits of leveraging the eWON Solution include;
Mitigating risks by improving uptime and equipment availability and efficiency
with managed secure remote access, users and devices.
Reduce onsite travel.
Reducing mean-time-to-repair (MTTR).
Lowering the total cost of ownership (TCO) of the IACS remote access
approach.
Professionally managed globally redundant cloud infrastructure.
Compatible with industry standards (SSL and VPN).
