Fortinet rugged devices for critical infrastructure

Fortinet has launched rugged products- networking, security and wireless devices purpose-built to meet the demanding standards of public utilities, oil and gas, mining, manufacturing and the transportation industries that operate in harsh physical environments. The release of the FortiGate Rugged 60D, FortiGate Rugged 90D, FortiAP 222C and FortiSwitch 112D-PoE, marks another important step in the company’s already strong and growing critical infrastructure presence, which has expanded to include securing seven of the top 10 global petroleum refiners and six of the top 10 global utilities.

“Fortinet’s ‘Rugged’ line makes it possible to apply enhanced levels of security in some of the most demanding environments in public utility services, oil & mining companies, transportation services, enabling better visibility, manageability, control and security  to our critical public assets,” said Rajesh Maurya, Country Manager, India & SARRC, Fortinet.

Critical infrastructure and other businesses that rely on industrial control systems face unique and growing security issues. Threats have evolved into highly sophisticated and targeted assaults leveraging multiple attack vectors to penetrate networks and steal valuable information. These include disruption of critical services, environmental damage and prospective widespread harm.

In addition, distributed critical infrastructure is often located in places that are physically inaccessible, lack connectivity, subject to intemperate climate or otherwise constrained by limited space.  As a result, traditional security solutions intended for indoor environments are often ill-equipped to operate under duress or in harsh conditions.

Fortinet’s rugged and outdoor products are industrially-hardened appliances that deliver enterprise-class connectivity and security for critical control systems facing malicious attacks, as well as extreme weather and other demanding physical environments. Dedicated security appliances, expert security intelligence powered by FortiGuard Labs with an emphasis on ICS threats and systems plus consolidated wired and wireless networking, combine to meet both the most demanding security requirements and environmental conditions for customers.

Features

• Industrial control-specific capabilities, such as application awareness and protocol support, in form factors designed in accordance with international substation automation standards, IEC 61850-3 and IEEE 1613, and fan-less, cable-less design.
• Integrating switching and wireless access that delivers connectivity as well as security for automated systems anywhere in the world
• Strong remote configuration and management, as well as central monitoring and reporting to ensure high availability and demonstrated compliance capabilities.