Versatile New Industrial Security Router Improves Reliability

Keeping production systems up and running is the primary concern of controls engineers. Nowadays, part of achieving high availability includes protecting networks from accidental events and unforeseen security threats.

In speaking to our customers about this challenge we found out that they would like an all-around device that is easy to use and that can be deployed in the harshest industrial environments. Today I want to introduce you to a handy new tool for meeting these requirements.

Introducing the EAGLE One Industrial Security Router

Our just announced EAGLE One security router is what we like to call “the Swiss Army knife of routers”. It provides comprehensive industrial network security with a very good price/performance ratio. Plus it is rugged enough for use in industries such as oil and gas.

Some of its key features are:

  • Suitable for use in hazardous and potentially explosive locations.
  • Extreme temperature tolerances, from -40°C to +70°C (-40°F to 158°F).
  • Compliance with global standards and certifications, including the United StatesOccupational Safety & Health Administration’s Class I, Division 2 hazardous location conditions, Europe’s ATEX directives and the Germanischer Lloyd classifications.
  • Ease of integration through a unique “firewall learning mode” that reduces traditional installation risks, such as network interruptions or configuration errors.
  • Advanced redundancy features for maximum security, including layer 2 and layer 3 functions that ensure switchover to a standby device in the event of a fault or failure.
  • The ability to configure settings offline to eliminate contact with a live device.
  • Reduced operating costs due to lower power input and wide operating temperature range, allowing it to be used without supplementary air conditioning.

An Industrial Device Built on a Solid Foundation

The heritage of the EAGLE One device is our existing EAGLE20 software and the insights we have gained from its use over the last decade. The EAGLE One’s software is combined with state-of-the-art hardware to produce a versatile device that provides robust data security for industrial automation networks.

Oliver Kleineberg, the security program manager for this product, sums the product up this way:

“When you look at what EAGLE One is capable of – it can meet the needs of the industrial market for years to come. In addition, we also designed it with our existing portfolio in mind; to ensure those who may be looking to upgrade their system would have a seamless transition by being able to simply drop the EAGLE One into place.”

Could this device help you with your industrial security challenges? Let us know your thoughts.