Increased awareness of security in smart factories

The trend of IoT in factories will accelerate more and more in the future. As various devices are connected to the network, the need for security measures becomes urgent. Even if we are not always connected to the outside world, it is impossible to be completely cut off from the outside world. There are many cases, such as WannaCry and NotPetya, in which an incident occurs at a production site and the line stops, resulting in a large amount of loss.

There is a tendency to think that there are still few incidents in Japan. However, since there is no obligation to report unless personal information is leaked, it is assumed that there are many damages that are not actually reported. The need for security measures within the supply chain is also increasing, and if measures are not implemented, it may affect business.

Cybersecurity risks in factories

In many factories, stable operation is a major premise, and security measures are secondary. It has been pointed out that there is a high possibility that the infection has already spread in many factories where measures have not been taken.

The following security risks are possible.

• Via IT network
• Via a terminal brought in from outside
• Via maintenance company

• Loss of competitiveness due to theft of confidential information on production technology
• Product defects and physical destruction due to falsification of production-related data
• Maximize damage by rapidly spreading infection to other networks
• Financial loss and credibility loss due to suspension of production and services

Failure to implement security measures for stable operation will actually threaten the factory.

Representative security measures

Unlike IT systems, it is difficult to introduce software in a factory network that cannot be stopped. There are many legacy systems, and it is common that it is difficult to secure them individually.

What is needed is a measure that can immediately detect where an abnormality is occurring when something happens and understand where it will be affected, in other words, network monitoring using DPI.

Installation configuration image

DPI (Deep Packet Inspection) products can automatically perform network monitoring, anomaly detection, network configuration diagram creation, asset management, etc. without affecting existing systems. ForeScout's SilentDefense solution provided by our company does not burden the network and realizes a secure control system.

Forescout Solution Brief

Forescout products can automatically perform comprehensive asset management, network monitoring, anomaly detection, network configuration diagram creation, access control, etc. without affecting existing systems. Forescout's Forescout Platform solution provided by our company realizes a secure control system without imposing a load on the network.

Broad coverage and exhaustive visualization

工場の対策を行う際、DPI(Deep Packet Inspection)製品を導入するお客様が多いですが、一般的なDPI製品は可用性を重視するあまりパッシブな情報解析のみで、工場全体の対策実施に大量のセンサーが必要となってしまうことが課題となります。Forescoutソリューションは工場の運用に影響を与えず様々な手法を用いて効果的に情報取得が可能です。網羅的な可視化と管理、またDPI製品の機能も有した工場セキュリティソリューションです。

Number of protocols supported

Communication that flows through control system networks such as factories mainly uses OT-specific protocols that are different from IT networks. Compared to other DPI products, our protocol analysis capability has been highly evaluated due to our track record of analyzing the payload part of packets from the beginning.

* Even if it is not supported, it has the function of asset visualization and detection rule creation by script.

*The above is a representative example. Please contact us for other information.

Various support and knowledge

Forescoutは既に多数のユーザー様にご愛顧頂いており、弊社ではナレッジを蓄積しております。

We are able to provide operation support, introduction support, and assessment services based on our extensive implementation experience and established support.