A SCADAfence New Feature Report
SCADAfence now offers new advanced services via our cloud. We use the cloud to deliver continuous OT security updates, software upgrades and OT health monitoring.
Our product team has been upgrading the SCADAfence cloud to make it more robust and efficient, and to deliver additional services.
Here’s a review of some of the latest upgrades to the SCADAfence Cloud.
Continuous Security Updates
In order to effectively detect all potential threats across an OT network where it’s deployed, the SCADAfence Platform needs continuous access to the most updated security database. Similarly, identifying the most advanced attack campaigns, and detecting the latest malware and ransomware requires access to the most advanced security definitions and file signatures.
Continuous updates to the SCADAfence security database via the cloud ensures organizations are fully protected against all the newest security threats, and effectively reduces risk to OT processes.
The SCADAfence Cloud serves as an intermediary ongoing connection between our research team and our end users. It provides continuous security updates, including:
- Ransomware and Malware Signatures
- Attack tools
- OT CVEs database
- YARA rules
- Threat Intelligence
SCADAfence System Health Monitoring
The SCADAfence Cloud monitors the ongoing health status of the SCADAfence components installed on-prem. This can detect potential problems as early as possible and quickly troubleshoot issues as they occur.
The SCADAfence Platform collects a wide variety of statistics that taken together represent an objective measurement of the health of the installed SCADAfence system. Such statistics include CPU usage, DB statistics, and memory and disk usage. This information is collected and exported from the SCADAfence Platform or the Multi-Site Portal to the SCADAfence Cloud.
No confidential data is exported or exposed as part of this process. Only system health metrics such as resource consumption are being sent and other statistics. All data sent between the SCADAfence Cloud and the SCADAfence Platform is sent encrypted.
The SCADAfence Platform’s Software Updates
Downloading and installing the latest SCADAfence software versions can now be performed through direct online connection with the SCADAfence Cloud.
Secure Connectivity
The connections to the cloud through SCADAfence Platforms and Multi-Site Portals are secure:
- No sensitive data is communicated back and forth.
- The connection is established outbound only. There is no need to open inbound ports in the firewall.
- Communication is done using a standard HTTPS protocol.
- The connection is both authenticated and encrypted.
- The SCADAfence Platform and SCADAfence Cloud don’t have to be directly connected. The Platform can connect to the Multi-Portal in the DMZ with the Multi-Site acting as a gateway as illustrated below.
The SCADAfence cloud can access the SCADAfence platform through the Multi-Site portal. This ensures that connections are secure and well-protected from unauthorized access.
Summary of The SCADAfence Cloud Benefits:
- You receive continuous security updates, so your OT system is always in the maximum state of readiness to defend against a possible attack.
- Health monitoring alerts let you know if SCADAfence is running properly or has issues that need to be remedied immediately.
- Cloud connectivity is secure and encrypted.
About Version 2 Limited
Version 2 Limited is one of the most dynamic IT companies in Asia. The company develops and distributes IT products for Internet and IP-based networks, including communication systems, Internet software, security, network, and media products. Through an extensive network of channels, point of sales, resellers, and partnership companies, Version 2 Limited offers quality products and services which are highly acclaimed in the market. Its customers cover a wide spectrum which include Global 1000 enterprises, regional listed companies, public utilities, Government, a vast number of successful SMEs, and consumers in various Asian cities.
About SCADAfence
SCADAfence helps companies with large-scale operational technology (OT) networks embrace the benefits of industrial IoT by reducing cyber risks and mitigating operational threats. Our non-intrusive platform provides full coverage of large-scale networks, offering best-in-class detection accuracy, asset discovery and user experience. The platform seamlessly integrates OT security within existing security operations, bridging the IT/OT convergence gap. SCADAfence secures OT networks in manufacturing, building management and critical infrastructure industries. We deliver security and visibility for some of world’s most complex OT networks, including Europe’s largest manufacturing facility. With SCADAfence, companies can operate securely, reliably and efficiently as they go through the digital transformation journey.