By Jef Pauwels, Sentyron
- Maximum security / minimal attack surface
Hardware-enforced one-way communication eliminates entire classes of attacks: malware, backchannel intrusions, insider threats. - High reliability & rugged design
Resistant to shocks, vibrations, EMI, and temperature extremes. Usable in the harshest conditions. - Formal certifications
EAL7+, “Cosmic Top Secret,” TEMPEST compliance — trusted by defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure. - Throughput flexibility
1 Gbps and 10 Gbps models cover a wide range of needs — from sensor logs to high-volume data (video, replication). - Operational continuity
Enables safe data exchange without impacting operational safety, avoiding downtime caused by cyber incidents or network disruptions. - Reputation & trust
Certified, robust hardware signals reliability to stakeholders, regulators, and customers in high-stakes sectors.
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Conclusion
Data diodes are a cornerstone of modern cybersecurity architectures. The Sentyron DataDiode Ruggedized Edition offers top-tier certification, robustness, flexibility, and broad applicability. For organizations handling sensitive data or operating critical systems, it is a proven and powerful solution.
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Also read part I, where we go into details about how the data diode works.