August 2022
Physically Block Cyberattacks
In this issue, you’ll find an overview of new features from our latest firmware release, cybersecurity news from TSA and Australia, and where to meet us at upcoming events.
Product News
5-Series Diodes Get New Features and Expanded Protocol Support!
The latest 5-series firmware release (2.0.3) adds new features and alerts, you can now:
 
  • Send files of unlimited size with FTP and FTPS using the new streaming mode
  • Send files over FTPS on both the input and output sides of the diode
  • Reset your diode to factory settings with the push of a button
  • Have more control over settings, alerts, and events
  • Poll up to 40,000 Modbus registers
  • And more!
 
Diode owners can access the new firmware, Fend Configuration Tool, and User's Manual with their Fend account. Visit www.fend.tech and click on "Login" at the top!
Partner News
Fend and 1898 & Co. Protecting Infrastructure Together

Fend and 1898 & Co. have teamed up to bring enhanced effective secure barrier diode separation to asset owners and OEMs to protect against the cyber threats of today and tomorrow. The partnership brings together Fend's physical cybersecurity technology with 1898's expertise in the management and protection of critical infrastructure across the globe. Together, we are committed to helping customers improve efficiency and resilience while providing the operational intelligence you need and the security you deserve. Learn more about Fend partners at https://www.fend.tech/partners.
Industry News
How Australia is Securing Its Critical Infrastructure

The Australian Cybersecurity Centre and the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency have issued new recommendations for securely sharing information across critical infrastructure assets. Learn more about how data diodes (one-way communication diodes) are enabling a secure cross-domain solution and mitigation strategy between OT networks and IT/enterprise networks.
Keys to Complying with the New TSA Security Directive

Are you ready to meet the newly released Transportation and Security Administration’s performance-based measures for oil and natural gas pipeline cybersecurity? The revised directive aims to prevent disruption and degradation of infrastructure by allowing industry to leverage new technologies that help them to quickly adapt in changing environments. Learn about the latest solutions for complying with the primary points of the TSA directive.
We're Hiring!

Our team is expanding! Join the Fend team and help protect the world’s critical infrastructure from cyberattack. Learn more about open positions at www.fend.tech/careers or by writing careers@fend.tech.
Upcoming Events

The Blue Economy, September 20-22 in Providence, Rhode Island

Topic: A New Age in Ocean Technology, Sustainability and Logistics. Learn more about this Department of Commerce flagship event: https://www.trade.gov/discover-global-markets
Association of Energy Engineers World Congress, September 21-23 in Atlanta, Georgia

Join our session on Thursday, 9/22 at 9:00 a.m. and hear about the latest in infrastructure cybersecurity technology. Learn more about the event and register here: https://aeeworld.org/conference/
Smart Cities Connect Fall Conference and Expo, September 26-29 in Washington, D.C.

Visit us at Booth 113. Plus join panelist and Fend CEO Colin Dunn on Tuesday, September 27th at 2:10 PM on the topic of “Celebrating Innovation in the Greater Washington Region.” Learn more about the program and expo here: https://fall.smartcitiesconnect.org/program/#detail 
Association of the United States Army (AUSA) 2022 Annual Meeting and Exhibition, October 10-12 in Washington, D.C.

Visit us at booth 4125 and let’s talk about the challenges and opportunities in protecting and building the Army of 2030! Learn more at https://meetings.ausa.org/annual/2022/
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