infodas
connect.

The software suite for secure, reliable and efficient data supply to protected systems.

Easy, reliable and secure data transfer.

In today’s interconnected world, but especially in the IT sector, security and reliability are crucial. Regular updates and patches are fundamental measures. In non-critical environments, this is usually done via a direct connection to the internet. This is done directly by the products used or with the help of patch management systems. System maintenance becomes more extensive in environments with increased security or decentralized administration. Here, systems are physically or logically separated from each other and have to be maintained manually, often in relation to the transfer of large amounts of data. This requires an increased amount of time and harbors potential sources of error. For these scenarios, infodas connect. has been developed.

Secure packaging

Large amounts of data are packed for transfer. Encryption techniques and protocols guarantee access only for authorized recipients.

Integrity check

    The integrity check ensures that the transferred data is not changed or damaged during the transfer. The verification is carried out using a hash function and signatures.

    Central source

        Providing data in a central storage location. infodas connect. enables you to organize and synchronize data efficiently while maintaining a high level of data security.

        Add-ons available

          Available add-ons allow to tailor infodas connect. to most known use cases. For example, public sources can be addressed for automated distribution services.

          Fully integrable

            For a comprehensive and secure 360-degree data transfer solution, infodas connect. can be perfectly integrated with other products from our SDoT Cross Domain Solutions family.

            Supported software products.

            • Common platforms: Windows, Linux Debian, Red Hat (CentOS) and OpenSUSE
            • Security software (e.g. exchange of virus signatures for virus scanners)
            • Common application software (e.g. Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome)
            • Other Microsoft products
            • Geo-information and weather data
            • Our experts will be happy to support you with further solutions!

            Key Benefits.

            Modular architecture

            As part of a secure system architecture, infodas connect. facilitates efficient update and patch processes and therefore contributes to compliance with security standards.

            Reliable data transfer

            infodas connect. effectively verifies and distributes data to secure systems through a first-class feature stack.

            Secure and private

            The evaluated security architecture ensures that data is only stored on selected devices. This means that no server gets compromised.

            Many years of expertise

            Best practices and a high level of experience provide the foundation for a range of add-ons required to establish secure and trustworthy applications.

            Modular structure.

            The following options are available with defined sources and targets:

            How does infodas connect. work?

            Two basic modules simplify the organization of complex update and patch processes. The sender service collects the data to be distributed. Once this task of collecting certain data has been completed, the sender service contacts the receiver service. Here, infodas connect. can address the receiver service via a firewall, a DMZ or via an implemented cross-domain solution. The administrator has an overview of the data to be distributed at all times and can release it at a central location. Both services are located in virtual Linux environments in the respective domains.

            This architecture ensures that the systems being protected remains isolated. The verification of hashes and signatures by infodas connect. guarantees the integrity of the data to be distributed. Differently classified, highly complex systems can be kept up-to-date with infodas connect., even in decentralized environments. For systems in the high-security sector with national requirements ranging from VS-NfD to SECRET, or between corresponding classifications at NATO or EU level, the sender service can contact the receiver service via an implemented cross-domain solution, such as the SDoT Security Gateway.

            In the area of industrial networks or critical infrastructures, infodas connect. helps to ensure the secure operation and long-term availability of IT and OT. Despite the switch from closed to open systems, critical areas are optimally protected during the update process. As part of the system architecture, infodas connect. facilitates efficient update and patch processes that meet the relevant security standards.

            Updates from various public sources can be collected and distributed without security conflicts.

            How does it work? The concept is straightforward: infodas connect. searches for locally released data, such as documents and updates, and distributes them securely to systems that do not have internet access for security reasons. This means that even systems with special security requirements can use the latest software without taking a security risk or violating security regulations.

            The administration of the various components of infodas connect. operates with a two-step control system. The data to be transmitted is provided in the sender service and transferred to the corresponding receiver services. After successful transmission, an update is installed manually by the administrator. Each service can be provided with additional logic using add-ons. This means that update services, such as WSUS, can be supplied directly with the required updates.

            Use cases infodas connect.move

            Mission-critical data from the bunker to the control center

            Important combat data has to be transmitted from the battlefield to the control center. This data should be deleted immediately after successful transmission so that it cannot be viewed by the enemy. With the help of the combat data, the artillery can be correctly aligned in a high-performance and uncomplicated manner.

            Turntable interface for an inaccessible area

            There is only limited storage space on an interface. The data should only land here to be checked briefly and then dragged and dropped into a folder. The data is then automatically transferred to the connected target. After successful transfer, the memory is emptied and freed for further data.

            Use cases infodas connect.copy

            Collaborating on classified documents

            In a protected area, there is no internet access and only a selected team has permission. But if collaboration is to take place from outside this area, how can the documents be made available without countless versions (some with the same name) being coordinated by e-mail? The solution is a central repository. The documents are transferred from the unprotected area to the secure area where they can be edited. It is ensured that exactly this document in its form and content is also made available to the protected area, where it can be edited then. The permitted team can thereby receive documents from outside.

            +wsus: Microsoft updates in protected areas of the public sector

            Connecting networks to the Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) is a very common request. With the addon +wsus we enhance infodas connect.copy with a communication channel to the local WSUS. Hence, a secured area or any target network without internet access of its own can receive Microsoft Updates. For instance, a disclosed network with a Windows operating system and Microsoft Office products can receive updates.

            +linux: Linux updates in protected areas of the public sector or OT

            With the addon +linux we enhance infodas connect.copy with update capabilities for Linux systems. Hence, a secured area or any target network without internet access of its own can receive linux updates. For instance, a disclosed network with a Linux operating system can receive updates.

            +foxguard: Modernize IT / OT with a patch management system

            OT (Operational Technology) is often located in a separate area in companies. No one other than the administrator should have access to this sensitive area. Nevertheless, updates may be necessary here to ensure the operability and security (security updates) of the sector. Our patch management system in partnership with Framatome provides best practices from the French nuclear power plants. This is because they require regular updates without their own internet access. This way, Framatome ensures that French nuclear power plants do not suffer hacker attacks.

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