Secure all-in-one router/switch/firewall/NAT and VPN for industry

Moxa Inc. has launched the EDR-8010 series, a new generation of secure industrial routers. They are designed for Ethernet-based security applications in critical remote control and monitoring networks.

The series combines the functions of an industrial firewall with eight FE and two Gigabit ports, NAT, VPN and managed Layer 2 switch functions. It protects critical assets in industrial environments by supplying various security zones while connecting multiple PLC/SCADA systems in factory automation. All security features are based on the IEC 62443/NERC CIP industrial cybersecurity standards.

The performance of the series is also impressive, with a secure boot in less than 30 seconds and a data throughput of 50,000pps, five times faster than the previous EDR-810 series. Industry-leading Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) safeguards applications from unwanted intrusions at the protocol level. Also, it can be equipped with an intrusion prevention system to detect and prevent ransomware and other threats. The VPN provides 50 secure tunnels at 200Mbps based on the IPSec protocol.

"Moxa is committed to securing industrial operations through an integrated approach, blending networking and industrial cybersecurity based on IEC 62443-4-2. This results in a multi-layered defence approach that combines the robust perimeter security of the EDR-8010 series with the advanced threat analysis of its industrial-grade Intrusion Prevention/Detection System (IPS/IDS), powered by Moxa's customized deep packet inspection platform for OT. By incorporating IPS/IDS, the EDR-8010 series becomes an industrial next-generation firewall, bolstering its ability to detect and prevent cybersecurity threats. This added functionality offers an extra layer of protection for safeguarding critical infrastructure against potential attacks," says Muhammad Fawwad, product marketing engineer at Moxa Europe.

The company's proprietary Turbo Ring redundancy technology reduces costs and makes it easier than ever to ensure the availability of industrial networks. With up to 250 switches, the network can be restored in less than 50ms in the event of an interruption. The series can be seamlessly integrated into a Turbo Ring as a router/firewall, replacing a corresponding switch.

The series is ideal for usage in any industrial environment, thanks to its robust hardware with EMC-compliant design and a wide temperature range from -40C to +75C, and numerous industrial certifications (IEC 61850-3, EN50121-4, NEMA TS2, DNV-GL, ATEX; from Q1/24 also IEEE1613 and C1D2).

SPS 2023, November 14-16, 2023, Hall 5, Stand 208.