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Security starts at the right network boundary
With WALL IE, you can effectively isolate machines and systems from the rest of the network and control which connections are actually permitted.
Connected production requires controlled communication
Machines and systems are more connected than ever before. Controllers communicate with higher-level systems, production data is exchanged, and service access must be possible. This connectivity increases efficiency – but at the same time, it creates more communication paths and risks that need to be controlled and secured.
For machine builders and plant operators, this raises a crucial question:
How can I reliably isolate my machine or system from the rest of the network without unnecessarily changing the existing network structure?
Especially in existing installations, changes to IP addresses or network structures can involve considerable effort. Downtime, additional engineering costs, and modifications to existing components should be avoided wherever possible.
Controlled communication with WALL IE
With WALL IE, you create a controlled network boundary directly at your machine or system.
The Industrial NAT Gateway/Firewall from Helmholz enables controlled communication between different network segments and only allows connections that are actually required. Targeted firewall rules let you determine who is allowed to communicate with whom.
The result: Instead of a largely open production network, clearly defined and controllable communication zones are created.
Easy to retrofit. Targeted protection. Reduced effort.
One of the key strengths of WALL IE is its integration into existing automation networks. Using NAT, machines can be integrated into existing production networks without necessarily having to change the machine's network configuration. Different operating modes also make it possible to segment machines and systems in a targeted way without having to redesign the entire network structure.
This makes WALL IE particularly suitable for retrofitting existing machines and systems, as well as for machine builders who want to provide their customers with a well-designed network security concept right from the start.
Your benefits at a glance
- Targeted segmentation of machines and systems
- Reduce unwanted network communication
- Allow only the connections that are actually required
- Retrofit existing installations with manageable effort
- Make network structures clearer and easier to control
- Integrate Industrial Security directly into the machine concept
Turning network communication into controlled communication
WALL IE helps you create a security boundary exactly where it is needed: between the machine, the production network, and other connected systems.
This turns network security from an additional major project into an integral part of your automation solution.
WALL IE – Integrate machines securely. Control communication precisely.
