Regensburg, 2013-07-09 – INSYS icom, leading technology partner for industrial data communication and M2M technology, has extended the functional range of its industrial routers through new security features included in the firmware update 2.11. Thereby, INSYS icom is one of the first providers to follow the current recommendations of the German Federal Office for Information Security (Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik, BSI) and the white paper of the German Association of Energy and Water Industries (Bundesverband der Energie- und Wasserwirtschaft, BDEW).
Routers which not only allow for remote access but also establish connections for data transfer pose a potential threat to application and network security. These devices are often installed in remote locations, such as photovoltaic systems which cannot be sufficiently protected against physical access. Of all bad scenarios, theft of the router is the least to worry about. A much greater danger is the possibility of professionals gaining access to company IT networks, disrupting these and stealing or even manipulating data.
Even before the update, INSYS icom“s routers were equipped with a wide range of security features, including VPN functionality (encryption, mutual authentication) and a firewall (white list). If a router is reset to factory settings, previous configurations and log files can no longer be accessed or changed. After a certificate is integrated, it can never be read out again. Moreover, users can define access options to the configuration interface: local configuration can be disabled completely.
With the new firmware version 2.11, INSYS icom adds many new security functions established in the IT world to its routers. Key features are the prevention of unauthorised access to the device and the sending of user-specific messages via email, SMS, or SNMP in case of security-critical events. These events include unsuccessful dial-in attempts, plugging in or unplugging cables at the switch, unsolicited traffic, or changes to the configuration. Additionally, INSYS icom routers feature a MAC firewall that blocks data packets from unknown devices.
The new firmware is available for INSYS icom’s complete, comprehensive router portfolio and can be downloaded at www.insys-icom.com/firmware .
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Founded in 1992, INSYS icom is a well-established technology partner for industrial data communication and M2M technology. The company’s product portfolio includes simple serial modems, integrated mobile radio routers, controllers for e-mobility charging stations, and complete efficiency solutions.
INSYS icom supplies customers from various industry sectors, such as energy production, mechanical engineering, and traffic engineering. The company“s durable solutions are also employed by system integrators, automation experts, and the public sector. They are used for various applications such as remote access, alarm messages and monitoring processes, and the intelligent secure integration of systems.
INSYS icom products are available in many form factors with any type of data transfer technology and with a wide range of features. Intelligent extra features make them even more versatile: these options include the integrated Linux sandbox in routers and SDSL products for user-specific applications, customized sandbox apps, and the INSYS Connectivity Service that enables the management of safe VPN networks.
INSYS icom“s technical support team provides competent assistance, in-person and at any time. Thanks to extensive development experience, INSYS icom is an ideal partner for customer inquiries about new developments or change requests regarding hardware, software, applications or technology.
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INSYS icom – A brand of INSYS MICROELECTRONICS GmbH
Barbara Gallert
Hermann-Köhl-Str. 22
93049 Regensburg
0941 586920
info@insys-icom.com
http://www.insys-icom.com
Pressekontakt:
INSYS MICROELECTRONICS GmbH
Barbara Gallert
Hermann-Köhl-Str. 22
93049 Regensburg
094158692170
bgallert@insys-tec.de
http://www.insys-tec.de