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HMS Networks, an industrial information and communication technology solutions provider, announced the launch of the Anybus Defender Lineup, a suite of industrial network security appliances designed to safeguard critical infrastructures. As cyber threats increasingly target industrial environments, the Anybus Defender series provides a firewall to protect operational technology (OT) networks. Specifically designed for Industrial Control Systems, the primary use-cases are network segmentation in line with ISA/IEC 62443-3-3, Network Address Translation with traffic filtering and deep packet inspection (DPI) on industrial protocols to enable deep protection of industrial assets. The offering is targeted at OEM machine builders who want to embed security in their offering as well as asset owners in manufacturing and critical infrastructures who seek to upgrade their existing networks with new protection strategies.
The Anybus Defender Lineup features four distinct models to meet diverse security needs:
Anybus Defender Compact 1004 – A space-efficient solution for smaller industrial environments.
Anybus Defender 4002 – A versatile firewall designed for medium-sized networks, combining advanced security features with ease of deployment.
Anybus Defender 6004 – Suitable for larger installations, this model delivers enhanced security capabilities and comprehensive network protection.
Anybus Defender 6024 – The flagship model, engineered for the most demanding industrial applications, provides extensive security and network coverage.
The Anybus Defenders can be used to enable physical segmentation strategies and come with various port configuration from RJ-45 ethernet to SFP ports supporting copper or fiber connectivity. Anybus Defender 4002, 6004 and 6024 are available with tree different licenses enabling various security use-cases.
Key Features of the Anybus Defender series include industrial grade security, scalable solutions, ICS-aware software, and a user-friendly interface. The software includes built-in industrial asset detection and policy control capabilities for industrial protocols with auto rule creation, enabling the administrator to see what they are managing and taking granular control over the network traffic with ease. An optional central CyberSecurity Console software can be used to manage a fleet of Anybus Defenders in one simple web user interface.
Further information on Industrial Cybersecurity Challenges and Solutions is available here.