Zero Trust
Cybersecurity for
Government

AI-resistant OT Network safeguard

TLDR: Secure Infrastructure for Government OT Networks

BlastWave is a defense shield for government OT networks, protecting critical infrastructure like water systems, power grids, and transportation. It hides sensitive systems from hackers, ensures only authorized access with strong passwordless security, and segments networks to contain breaches. This strengthens national security, protects essential services, and provides peace of mind knowing vital infrastructure is safeguarded.

Government OT Networks with BlastWave

Government Operational Technology (OT) networks, controlling critical infrastructure like water, energy, transportation, and defense systems, are prime targets for sophisticated cyberattacks. BlastWave provides a robust Zero Trust security solution designed to protect these vital networks, ensuring national security and the reliable delivery of essential public services.

How BlastWave Fortifies Government OT Infrastructure:

Network Cloaking for Sensitive Systems

BlastWave's network cloaking technology renders critical infrastructure components, including control systems, SCADA devices, and remote sensors, invisible to unauthorized users. This proactively prevents reconnaissance and eliminates potential attack vectors, significantly reducing the attack surface.

Passwordless Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

By eliminating passwords, BlastWave thwarts phishing and credential theft, ensuring only authorized personnel, including government employees and approved contractors, can access sensitive systems. This is crucial for securing remote access and preventing unauthorized control.

Granular Network Segmentation and Microsegmentation

BlastWave enables the creation of secure zones and conduits, isolating critical systems and limiting lateral movement in case of a breach. This is essential for containing the impact of attacks and protecting sensitive data, aligning with government cybersecurity standards.

Secure Remote Access for Mission-Critical Operations

BlastWave facilitates secure remote access for maintenance, monitoring, and control of geographically dispersed assets, including water treatment plants, power substations, and transportation systems. Access is strictly controlled, ensuring the least privilege and time-limited access, vital for maintaining operational continuity.

Protection Against Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs)

BlastWave's network cloaking and strong authentication capabilities effectively counter advanced persistent threats, including those leveraging AI-driven reconnaissance and social engineering.

Enhanced National Security

By preventing cyberattacks and containing breaches, BlastWave strengthens national security and protects critical infrastructure from disruptions that could have severe consequences.

Compliance with Government Security Standards

BlastWave provides comprehensive audit trails and reporting, simplifying compliance with government cybersecurity standards and regulations, such as NIST and CMMC.

BlastWave's Zero Trust Approach

BlastWave implements a true Zero Trust architecture, verifying every connection and enforcing least privilege access. Our solution is designed to ease deployment and management, minimizing disruption to existing government operations. By implementing BlastWave, government agencies can significantly enhance their OT security posture, protect their critical assets, and ensure the reliable and secure delivery of essential public services.

BlastShield Use Cases for Government OT Networks

Securing Critical Infrastructure

  • Protecting water and wastewater treatment facilities from unauthorized access and control.
  • Safeguarding power grids and substations from cyberattacks that could disrupt energy supply.
  • Securing transportation systems (traffic control, rail, aviation) from malicious manipulation.

Protecting Defense Systems

  • Securing military installations and control systems from cyber espionage and sabotage.
  • Protecting weapon systems and communication networks from unauthorized access.
  • Securing logistical and supply chain systems.

Securing Public Safety Networks

  • Protecting emergency response systems (911, dispatch) from disruption.
  • Securing communication networks used by first responders.
  • Protecting surveillance and monitoring systems.

Protecting Federal, State, and Local Government Facilities

  • Securing building automation systems (HVAC, lighting, security) in government buildings.
  • Protecting data centers and critical servers.

Securing Remote Infrastructure

  • Protecting remote monitoring and control systems for environmental monitoring and natural resource management.
  • Securing remote communication networks.

Enabling Secure Remote Access

  • Providing secure remote access for government employees and contractors to maintain and manage critical infrastructure.
  • Enabling secure collaboration and data sharing between government agencies.

Compliance with Government Security Standards

  • Assisting with compliance requirements related to cybersecurity, such as NIST, CMMC, and others.
  • Providing audit trails and reporting for security assessments.

Segmentation and Microsegmentation

  • Using network segmentation and microsegmentation to limit the blast radius of a cyber attack.

Protecting against AI powered reconnaissance

  • Hiding critical network assets from AI-powered reconnaissance software.

Phishing protection

  • Using passwordless MFA to prevent phishing attacks against government employees and contractors.

Zero Trust Architecture

  • Implementing a Zero Trust architecture to protect the entire network.

Protecting Legacy systems

  • Protecting legacy systems that cannot be patched.