Enhancing Rail Cybersecurity: The Partnership Between Cylus and duagon
In an era where cybersecurity threats are escalating in complexity and frequency, the railway industry is stepping up its defenses. Cylus, a leader in rail cybersecurity, has joined forces with duagon, a prominent vendor of communication, computing, and control technology for railway systems. This partnership aims to develop a seamlessly integrated technological solution that embeds cybersecurity directly into the rolling stock network architecture.
The Integrated Solution: CylusOne and duagon D527
At the heart of this collaboration is the combination of CylusOne, a rail-specific cybersecurity platform, and the duagon D527 Multi-Ethernet Secure Gateway. This powerful duo offers rail operators a compact and ruggedized solution designed to provide real-time threat detection, fleetwide visibility, and seamless regulatory compliance.
Miki Shifman, CTO of Cylus, emphasizes the importance of a solution that is “secure-by-design” and tailored to the operational realities of modern rolling stock. The partnership with duagon aims to deliver a comprehensive and easy-to-deploy solution that protects critical onboard systems without compromising performance or operational continuity.
Features of the duagon D527 Gateway
The duagon D527 is equipped with multiple Ethernet ports and optimized for the demanding environments of rolling stock. It features a security-hardened Linux kernel and fully supports IEC 62443 requirements up to Security Level 2 (SL 2). This ensures that the gateway not only meets industry standards but also enables secure remote updates.
One of the standout features of the D527 is its integrated firewall, which includes a design-time configurable packet filter. This filter can be locked for series production, ensuring robust, long-term protection against cyber threats. Additionally, the gateway leverages container technology, allowing for easy adaptation to customer-specific applications while maintaining system security and robustness.
Proactive Cybersecurity Management
The integration of CylusOne with the duagon D527 gateway provides rail operators with continuous network monitoring, real-time threat detection, and automated asset inventory. This proactive approach allows operators to manage onboard cybersecurity risks across their entire fleet effectively. With CylusOne, they gain centralized visibility and a proactive defense strategy without added complexity.
Alexander von Allmen, Head of Business Line Embedded Products at duagon, highlights the company’s commitment to enhancing railway security. By integrating CylusOne, duagon aims to address the challenges faced by customers in deploying scalable solutions across a large number of platforms.
Compliance with Industry Standards
The integrated solution not only enhances cybersecurity but also helps customers comply with critical industry standards and regulations. This includes the TSA cybersecurity directives, NIS2, IEC 62443, and TS 50701. By adhering to these standards, rail operators can ensure a future-proof path toward scalable and compliant cybersecurity for their rolling stock networks.
Conclusion
The partnership between Cylus and duagon marks a significant step forward in the realm of rail cybersecurity. By combining their expertise and technologies, they are delivering a solution that not only meets the current challenges of cybersecurity but also anticipates future needs. As the railway industry continues to evolve, this integrated approach will be crucial in safeguarding critical onboard systems and ensuring the safety and reliability of rail operations.