Fortinet FortiGate Rugged 60D and FortiAP 222C networking components

Fortinet is introducing ruggedised products for industry with the FortiGate Rugged 60D and FortiAP 222C - networking, security and wireless devices purpose-built to meet the demanding standards of public utilities, oil and gas, mining, manufacturing and transportation industries that operate in harsh physical environments.

Distributed critical infrastructure is often located in places that are physically inaccessible, lack connectivity, are subject to intemperate climate or are otherwise constrained by limited space. As a result, traditional security solutions intended for indoor environments are often ill-equipped to operate under duress or in harsh conditions.

Fortinet’s rugged and outdoor products are industrially hardened appliances that deliver enterprise-class connectivity and security for critical control systems facing malicious attacks, as well as extreme weather and other demanding physical environments. Dedicated security appliances, expert security intelligence powered by FortiGuard Labs with an emphasis on ICS threats and systems, and consolidated wired and wireless networking combine to meet both the demanding security requirements and environmental conditions for customers.

Industrial control-specific capabilities, such as application awareness and protocol support, come in form factors designed in accordance with international substation automation standards IEC 61850-3 and IEEE 1613, with fanless, cable-less design. Integrating switching and wireless access delivers connectivity as well as security for automated systems, while strong remote configuration and management, as well as central monitoring and reporting, ensure high availability and demonstrated compliance capabilities.