ConnectGuard™ MACsec authentication and encryption
Security and flexibility at the Ethernet level for high-performance networks
Ethernet networks are the foundation of modern IT infrastructures. In distributed environments with sensitive data and a high degree of automation, the demand for consistent, high-performance encryption is increasing. ConnectGuard™ MACsec protects data at the Ethernet level with minimal latency, full bandwidth and no compromise on flexibility. Thanks to tokenless authentication, automatic key assignment and BSI approval, the solution is ideal for highly secure networks regardless of industry or area of application.
Flexible encryption to meet evolving requirements
Configurable ports, flexible routing of data streams and automated crypto-pairing ensure high adaptability and low operating costs.
ConnectGuard™ MACsec offers hardware-based security, automation and full control – right up to the network boundary.
Highest security standards
BSI-approved and based on MACsec – for particularly sensitive infrastructures and government networks.
Technological advantage
ConnectGuard™ MACsec combines AES-256-GCM encryption with tokenless authentication for automatic key assignment, with virtually no manual processes. Our freely configurable network connections separate sensitive and non-sensitive data areas (red-black separation) to enable a flexible response to changing project requirements. In addition, integrated routing by port and VLAN ensures maximum flexibility for complex network requirements. Optionally, a secure server can be integrated for the protected execution of virtualized network functions – perfect for modern edge computing. What’s more, our solution is quantum-safe thanks to post-quantum cryptography (PQC). By adding PQC algorithms, the system can be future-proofed against threats from quantum computers.
Scalable and future-proof
Whether in the data center, at distributed locations or in mobile deployments, ConnectGuard™ MACsec grows with you and protects your networks against new threats in the long term.
Seamless integration into existing network architectures
ConnectGuard™ MACsec can be implemented without interfering with the existing infrastructure and supports various network designs. The solution works transparently with existing protocols and switch structures, so existing operating and management processes remain unchanged. Simple integration into existing redundancy and high-availability concepts creates a consistent security architecture that protects existing investments while enabling new deployment scenarios – from campus networks and industrial environments to national communications infrastructures.
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