Boulder, CO – January 28, 2025 – FreeWave Technologies, a leader in industrial wireless connectivity and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions, has integrated the technology of NetFoundry and Keyfactor to deliver unparalleled security and simplicity for IIoT connectivity. This triumvirate leverages Zero Trust principles and architecture from the field’s foremost leaders, setting a new standard for network security in remote and embedded industrial edge operations. FreeWave Technologies has implemented this stringent security methodology into its IIoT network portfolio.
“Based on the criticality of secure connectivity in today’s hyper-connected world, we looked for a team that could push us beyond what’s common with VPN and APN security practices today. Leveraging Zero Trust principles and techniques will help our customers move away from once-trusted VPNs to something that is impermeable to threats. FreeWave’s Zero Trust overlay applies the strictest security practices on every user, device, and application in our customers’ networks. Our deny-by-default model ensures no bytes or access requests are allowed, until explicitly authenticated and authorized with strong identity,” said Steve Wulchin, CEO of FreeWave Technologies.
FreeWave Technologies: Leading the Charge in IIoT Connectivity
FreeWave Technologies’ innovation has consistently been at the forefront of industrial connectivity, providing robust and reliable IIoT solutions tailored to the unique challenges of remote operations for three decades. Our key features include:
- Enhanced Connectivity: Leveraging global satellite and cellular networks, along with our proprietary radio communications, FreeWave ensures seamless communication in even the most rugged and remote locations.
- Real-Time Data Visualization: Users benefit from real-time data visualizations, alerts, and alarms, crucial for optimizing operations, understanding usage patterns, and addressing issues promptly via our Platform-as-a-Service data platform solution.
NetFoundry: Zero Trust Secure Connectivity Designed into your Products
NetFoundry, a pioneer in Zero Trust security, is driving a paradigm shift worldwide that enables product builders like FreeWave to embed secure overlay connectivity directly into their industrial-grade products and applications. Key features and benefits include:
- Secure By Design Solution Offers: Connected products become unreachable from underlay networks, utilizing their own, embedded, global zero trust connectivity.
- Simplified and Scalable Operations: Increased adoption of products and services by eliminating inefficient dependencies on customer’s infrastructure, identifiable IP addresses, vulnerable VPNs, and complex firewall configurations.
- Business Velocity and Acceleration: NetFoundry’s OEM Partners quickly deliver new connected product offers to the world’s most security conscious customers, exceeding EU CRA, NIST 800-171, and IEC 62443 standards without long development cycles.
“FreeWave has designed NetFoundry’s industry-leading, embedded Zero Trust connectivity into their powerful IIoT solutions, making adoption super simple and secure for their customers. The integrated solution means FreeWave customers do not need to waste time and money to build their own secure networking infrastructure, nor do they need to disrupt existing firewalls and network routing configurations. We are proud to partner with FreeWave to help them serve IIoT customers with excellence”, said Galeal Zino, CEO of NetFoundry.
Keyfactor: Ensuring Trust with Comprehensive Digital Identity Security
Keyfactor, the leader in digital identity security, specializes in protecting the integrity and authenticity of data and devices with:
- Public Key Infrastructure (PKI): Keyfactor provides comprehensive PKI solutions to manage and secure digital identities across IIoT devices, ensuring data integrity and trust.
- Certificate Lifecycle Automation: Automates the management of digital certificates, reducing the risk of expired certificates and potential security vulnerabilities.
- IoT Device Security: Ensures that every IIoT device is authenticated and authorized, preventing unauthorized devices from accessing critical networks.
“With the rise of IIoT, ensuring the security and integrity of every device and data point is crucial. Our collaboration with FreeWave and NetFoundry brings together the best in connectivity, network security, and digital identity management to safeguard industrial operations,” said Ellen Boehm, SVP, IoT Strategies and Operations at Keyfactor.
A Synergistic Solution for Unmatched IIoT Security
FreeWave’s implementation of this security technique marks a significant milestone in advancing IIoT security standards for remote IIoT networks. By combining FreeWave’s expertise in industrial connectivity, NetFoundry’s Zero Trust networking, and Keyfactor’s digital identity management, customers can rely on a comprehensive security solution that addresses the most pressing challenges faced by remote industrial operations.
Key Benefits of the Triumvirate:
- Enhanced Security: Authenticate-before-connect and no inbound FW ports means no network requests or bytes of data can be sent, minimizing the potential risks of network attacks, hacks, and device insecurities.
- Seamless Integration: Clients benefit from a unified IIoT solution that integrates robust connectivity, advanced network security, and digital identity management.
- Operational Efficiency: Real-time data insights and secure connectivity enable clients to optimize their operations and reduce downtime.
- Scalability and Flexibility: The combined solutions ensure that clients can scale their operations efficiently, adapting to evolving industry demands.
Visit the FreeWave Technologies’ website to learn more about the latest IIoT network developments and how this collaboration is setting new standards in the industry.
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