Protecting Data on Industrial Control Systems

Operational technology (OT) is a broad range of hardware and software that monitors and controls industrial equipment, processes, and events. OT systems can detect or directly change these systems through monitoring and control.

Operational technology capabilities are advancing rapidly optimizing efficiency and reducing or eliminating manual tasks. The development and incorporation of AI will further accelerate OT capabilities. Subsequently OT will be collecting, processing, and warehousing increasing volumes of data that may be sensitive and or classified. Like other devices OT are susceptible to unauthorized data access particularly when adversary has direct access to the device. Protection of data at rest with full drive hardware encryption provides foundational security preventing unauthorized access of data on OT devices.

Cigent provides multiple secure storage to support Unmanned Vehicle operations. These include M.2 2230 SSD that provides full drive hardware encryption, the ability to create up to eight separate hidden partitions, and patented verified data erasure. Additionally, Cigent offers SSD BGA with full drive hardware encryption, the ability to create hidden partitions, and remote and policy data erasure. Both of these drives have Automotive temperature ratings. Additionally, Cigent provides the flexibility and security of hardware encryption on SD and MicroSD cards. These also include the ability to create hidden partitions and data erasure and have Industrial temperature ratings.

An increasing array of devices, including manned and unmanned vehicles, are collecting, processing, and storing data. All or some of this data may be of a sensitive nature. If the devices were to be lost, stolen, or captured, it is critical to ensure the integrity of the sensitive data by preventing unauthorized access. Cigent provides full drive hardware encryption for BGA providing robust protection for data. Additionally, users can create hidden partitions that created secure enclaves that are unreadable at the sector level.

Embedded storage is a type of storage that is embedded onto a motherboard. It is often designed into a system from the beginning, making it difficult to replace. The benefits of embedded storage include increased reliability due to their dedicated function, lower power consumption, compact size, and the ability to perform real-time operations.

Yes, Cigent protections have been thoroughly tested and validated by leading Federal agencies including MITRE, NIST, NSA, NIAP, the Air Force, Cyber Resilience of Weapon Systems (CROWS), and NSSIF (UK).