Fend develops patented data diode technology that physically enforces one-way data transfer, protecting industrial control systems from cyberattacks and ransomware. This hardware solution enables secure monitoring and data extraction while eliminating vulnerabilities associated with traditional software-based security measures.
Funding
$150K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Industrial control systems are vulnerable to cyberattacks and ransomware due to their increasing connectivity, creating a need for robust security measures that don't rely solely on software-based solutions. Traditional security measures like firewalls require constant patching and updates, leaving potential vulnerabilities that can be exploited.
Solution
Fend offers a hardware-based data diode solution that physically enforces one-way data transfer, providing a strong defense against cyberattacks and ransomware for connected industrial equipment. This unidirectional security hardware allows for secure monitoring and data extraction from protected networks and industrial control systems without exposing them to cyber threats. By using light to transport data across optically isolated circuits, Fend's data diodes eliminate the vulnerabilities associated with software-based security systems. This approach enables organizations to optimize their operations with the intelligence they need while maintaining a physical barrier against malicious actors.
Target Audience
The primary customers are organizations in critical infrastructure sectors such as energy, water, manufacturing, and government, who need to protect their industrial control systems from cyberattacks and ransomware.
Features
- Physically-enforced one-way data transfer using patented data diode technology
- Full optical isolation between networks, preventing any path for attackers
- Hardware-based solution eliminating the need for constant software patching and updates
- Secure monitoring of protected networks and industrial control systems
- Enables safe data extraction for cloud-based analytics and machine learning
- Designed for use in harsh OT, ICS, and SCADA environments
- Made in the USA to improve reliability and supply chain security