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October 09, 2009

Waterfall Security Solutions Intros Waterfall Remote Screen View

Waterfall Security Solutions Ltd., a provider of unidirectional security gateways for process control systems, or SCADA, remote monitoring and segregated networks, has reportedly introduced a new product called, Waterfall Remote Screen View.
 
The company said that it has developed the new Waterfall Remote Screen View solution using its unique hardware and software technology to offer Real-time unidirectional replication of workstation or server display screens, to external networks or locations.
 
It helps utilities and critical infrastructures to securely relay control room screens and SCADA display systems, in real-time, to external networks, business networks and 3rd parties.
 
Lior Frenkel, co-founder and CEO of Waterfall Security Solutions said that NERC, NRC and other relevant regulators urge users to keep their critical assets segregated from external networks, to protect against cyber terror and cyber attacks. With the latest Waterfall's field proven technology, it is now possible to maintain regulatory compliance and network security, while benefiting from remote assistance and maintenance services by making available control room displays to remote sites, he said.
 
Waterfall Remote Screen View meets all regulatory compliant requirements, such as NERC, NRC and NIST, by maintaining the total segregation of critical networks, yet enhancing overall system stability and availability by enhancing remote assistance and maintenance capabilities.
 
It even helps to create new dimension to remote assistance and maintenance in industrial or critical networks. It can securely provide workstations or servers display screens to remote technicians, vendor specialists and other experts, at external networks and in remote locations and at the same time ensure a physical segregation between the critical network and all other networks.
 
Developed in 2004, Waterfall has been deployed in many homeland security, critical national infrastructures and mission critical organizations in North America, Europe and Israel. The company’s portfolio also includes security solutions for the OSIsoft PI Historian, GE Proficy Historian, OPC, Modbus, DNP3 and additional applications and protocols.
 
The company is expanding globally through channel, OEM, and technology partnerships.

Jyothi Shanbhag is a contributing editor for TMCnet. To read more of Jyothi's articles, please visit her columnist page.

Edited by Amy Tierney
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