The Comprehensive Solution for Edge Computing

A secure edge platform for Industry 4.0 and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)

Systems, machines, actuators and sensors which have been digitalized or set up as a network, have great potential for creating more added value, profitability and new business models for a company, however, they can also create new opportunities for malware and errors to infiltrate. To protect new digital functionalities and connectivity, secunet edge addresses these and other challenges of edge computing as a complete solution for a wide range of applications.

For a seamless digital transformation with the assurance of security.

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What our edge computing solution offers: Accelerating the digitalization process

Connecting components.

secunet edge ensures that your connection to internal and external IT infrastructures, cloud services and IoT platforms is both secure and seamless. Even outdated systems can be integrated into a network through a retrofit.

Protecting you from attacks.

secunet edge acts as a protective shield around machines and other systems and separates their operating cycle from that of their IT environment. This way, secunet edge can offer IT and OT security without any side effects and with minimal impact on machines, systems or production processes. Should any unwanted incidents occur nevertheless, secunet edge's protection still prevents any detection of weak points, attacks and anomalies.

Accelerating dataflow.

secunet edge provides an infrastructure for analyzing data and processing at the edge of the network. Using edge computing, large amounts of generated data can be converted directly into useful information. This helps to save on limited bandwidths and processing capacities while increasing flexibility.

One platform. Many applications.

secunet edge, which was specifically designed as a platform, offers maximum flexibility for both the present and the future. The platform consists of both software and hardware parts with the software including a robust operating system and a secure user environment. The hardware of the platform is made up of Industrial PCs (IPCs) with built-in security components. secunet edge offers software and hardware as a convenient appliance and matching applications are available from external partners as well.

A wide range of possibilities.

secunet edge, being a comprehensive solution, can be customized to suit many use cases and business ideas. The flexible structure also allows to make use of the product for cases that may become relevant in the future, like autonomization through machine learning. With integrated docker containers, secunet edge is able to offer a wide range of possibilities and a high degree of customization. Both proprietary applications and existing IoT platforms can be connected without difficulty.

The 'Connect' application allows for a secure connection of systems to infrastructures, processes, cloud services and IoT platforms. It provides the technology for the secure communication of systems with the corporate network as well as within production networks and is therefore an essential component of the digitization process. The application is provided as a container on secunet edge appliances.

The 'Remote' application from secunet edge lets you securely maintain machines and automation/control technology remotely. Older systems and infrastructures are often used by hackers as gateways due to their lack of security, but despite not usually meeting the technical requirements for secure remote maintenance, secunet edge's 'Remote' application also protects these systems and infrastructures from unauthorized access. The application is provided as a container on secunet edge appliances.

Our 'Monitor' application oversees the security and quality of networks. Sensors distributed across the network recognize attack patterns and detect weak points and anomalies in the system early on, so that attacks can be fended off directly and system failures are prevented. The application is available as an add-on for secunet edge appliances and requires the network monitoring solution secunet edge Monitor.

secunet edge's comprehensive solution can be broadened by additional third-party applications or your specific in-house solutions. We would be happy to consult you on your particular use case.

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Edge Computing reinvented as a comprehensive solution

Cross-linking components in the Industrial Internet of Things or in Industry 4.0 is a complex and in part also risky undertaking. Generic edge computing solutions often fail to provide reliable security or adequate compliance. As a result, digitization processes come to a standstill or fail in the first phases of conception. With secunet edge, we are launching a new performance category that combines several products, including an edge firewall, an IoT gateway and an industrial PC with a built in application environment, into one. The cryptography, the operating system and the hardware and software components all stem from a single source and form a reliable, sustainable and comprehensive system with full compliance.

Advantages of a comprehensive solution compared to self-built solutions:

secunet edge as a comprehensive solution is distinguished by its long operational cycle and its low risk of malfunctions. With the platform approach, relevant applications can easily be integrated into the system. This makes secunet edge a sustainable platform for digitization within industry and beyond.

Due to the docker-compatible application environment, secunet edge with its applications can easily be integrated into existing systems and in comparison to less mature solutions, it simplifies the entry hurdles and offers more comprehensible configuration and administration. Moreover, secunet edge's platform approach allows it to grow with the size of your network.

secunet is the IT security partner of the Federal Republic of Germany and specializes in the development of premium security solutions. Our comprehensive edge computing solution is therefore based on solid cryptography (including the built-in secure element) and on all around highly secure components and configurations.

FAQ

secunet edge combines several products into one comprehensive solution. As the individual components are developed from a single source, they work seamlessly together, which often isn't the case with generic or self-built edge computing solutions. When it comes to longevity, security and flexibility, a comprehensive solution is worthwhile.

Yes, with secunet edge, even outdated systems and installations can be digitized retrospectively. Our edge computing solution provides the kind of relevant security components and connectivity options that legacy systems often don't have, or don't yet have.

With our remote application, machines as well as automation/control technologies can be maintained safely even from a distance, and unlike with many other solutions, a VPN is not strictly necessary. With the 'stealth option', systems connected through secunet edge can be hidden in the network (except from desired remote accesses) making it near impossible for potential attackers to infiltrate systems.

Yes, secunet edge is compliant with all new security requirements in the field of critical infrastructures. With our product you can meet the requirements of the IT Security Act 2.0. The cryptographic functions are also certified according to FIPS 140-2 Level 3 or BSI Common Criteria EAL5 standards.

In addition to secunet's 'Connect', 'Monitor' and 'Remote' applications, self-developed applications and many other available Docker Container applications can also be installed on secunet edge.

secunet edge was specifically developed as a one-stop solution for manufacturing and industrial applications. The system is well maintained and has been extensively tested for use in the appropriate environments (climate chamber, electrostatic discharge, burn-in tests, etc.). Furthermore, secunet edge has an industrial operating cycle of at least 10 years and is ready for immediate use.

secunet edge is suitable for a wide range of use cases, from securely connecting older machines in production plants to enabling new business models. Our comprehensive edge computing solution can be used across all industries. You can contact us using the form below, we would be happy to consult you about your needs and requirements.

Besides the standard version of secunet edge, an advanced version is already available and a 'wifi edition' will be available soon. The 'edge high performance' version for applications with increased system requirements will be available starting in early 2021. Are you interested in finding out which version is best suited to you? Our experts would be happy to consult you through our contact form.

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