Bureau Veritas (BV) has awarded INFODAS GmbH the Type Approval Certificate for its SDoT Data Diode, making it the world’s first software-defined data diode to achieve certification in compliance with the UR E27 standards of IACS.
This SDoT Data Diode by INFODAS enhances cyber resilience by forming a secure logical separation of networks with a unique security architecture that can prevent side-channel attacks. It facilitates fast and high-performance unidirectional data transfer across various protocols between security zones like OT/IT, navigation systems, and cargo management systems.
This certification by Bureau Veritas marks the first of its kind for a software-defined data diode, in compliance with IACS UR E27 requirements and BV NR659 Rules.
With this globally recognized certification we guarantee the highest security standards for maritime and civil shipping and contribute to the necessary improvement in cybersecurity.
… said Dr Fulvio Arreghini, Head of Global Business at infodas
The high-level certification involves structured and rigorous procedures, validating the effectiveness of software-defined cross-domain solutions in securing robust information and positioning them as a viable alternative to hardware-based data diodes in terms of performance, usability, and flexibility.
According to BV, implementing the INFODAS SDoT Data Diode allows maritime operators to upgrade their IT infrastructure efficiently, gaining access to a faster and more flexible solution, which results in significant cost savings.
The maritime sector can now rely on cybersecurity standards which pave the way for more discussions on cyber resilience between yards, owners, suppliers and Class Societies.
… commented Paul Delouche, Strategy, Acquisitions, and Advanced Services Director, Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore
