Secure routers insure industry security.

When Operational Technology (OT) networks are converged with Information Technology (IT) networks without security-hardened industrial routers, they run the risk of cyber attacks. A secure router serves as the network's first line of defense, preventing threats from propagating throughout the enterprise.

To defend OT networks against malicious threats, Moxa has introduced its EDR-G9004 Series of multi-port secure routers for Ethernet-based security. These 4-port Gigabit all-in-one devices combine an embedded firewall, router, Network Address Translation (NAT), and Virtual Private Networking (VPN) that protect the integrity of OT infrastructure and critical devices. This level of security is critical in power substations, pump-and-treat systems in water stations, distributed control systems in oil and gas production, and PLC/SCADA systems in factory automation. Additionally, the Moxa EDR-G9004 Series is certified to EN 50121-4 standards for use in railway signaling and telecommunications equipment.

Advanced Cybersecurity.
The 2022 IBM Security X-Force Threat Intelligence Index reported that manufacturing is the most frequently attacked industry, representing 23% of security incursions worldwide. And according to the 2024 State of Operational Technology and Cybersecurity Report, 61% of all security breaches impacted OT systems.

Recognizing these ongoing threats, Moxa embedded the EDR-G9004 Series with a firewall that applies policy rules to control network traffic between trusted zones, along with a NAT shielding the internal network from unauthorized access by outside hosts. Leveraging the VPN further provides users with secure communication tunnels when accessing the private network from the public Internet. Additionally, the EDR-G9004 Series supports Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) to examine the data portion of network packets for various OT-specific protocols. The routers also leverage intelligent IPS functionality for continuous protection against cyberthreats using pattern-based detection that identifies and blocks known attacks.

Like all Moxa hardware, the EDR-G9004 Series is ruggedly engineered for harsh industrial environments. Wide-temperature models operate reliably in hazardous conditions and extreme temperatures of -40 up to 75°C. Moreover, the EDR-G9004 Series supports WAN, Layer 3 redundancy mechanisms, and Gen3 LAN Bypass fault tolerance, ensuring networks stay connected at all times.

The EDR-G9004 Series supports MX-ROS, Moxa's next-generation software platform for industrial security routers and firewalls, specifically designed for critical infrastructure OT and adhering to IEC 62443-4-2.

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