PRODUCT NEWS

MetaDefender Optical Diode Din Rail Now Up to 100 Mbps

Need the uncompromising physical protection of an optical diode, plus the flexibility to send multiple streams of data simultaneously? OPSWAT’s Optical Diode DIN Rail is purpose-built for industrial environments, meets EAL4+ assurance criteria, is C1D2 certified, and now delivers speeds up to 100 Mbps.

Learn more about this exciting upgrade and explore the full MetaDefender Optical Diode portfolio:

COMPANY NEWS AND UPDATES

NATO Recognizes OPSWAT Data Diodes

NATO has officially listed OPSWAT’s MetaDefender Transfer Guard™ and MetaDefender Optical Diode™ in the NIAPC (NATO Information Assurance Product Catalogue). This recognition demonstrates NATO’s trust in OPSWAT solutions to securely transfer data across classified boundaries and affirms compliance with the highest standards of cybersecurity and information assurance. 

CASE STUDY SPOTLIGHT

Securing Critical Water Infrastructure with Industrial Data Diodes

How can utilities balance the need for real-time operational data with the highest levels of protection from cyberattacks? Learn how OPSWAT’s industrial data diodes, including the FEND product line, safeguarded a wastewater treatment facility while ensuring continuous data flow. 

EVENT RECAP

Black Hat 2025: What a Week!

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth in Las Vegas—we had incredible conversations with security leaders across industries, showcased new innovations in file security and critical infrastructure protection, and connected with the global cybersecurity community.

Couldn’t make it? We’ve captured the highlights, including product demos and expert insights, in a short video:

INDUSTRY NEWS

The Unseen Risk: Why Insecure Industrial Protocols Threaten Critical Infrastructure

Legacy OT protocols like Modbus and DNP3 still run critical infrastructure, yet most lack authentication, encryption, or integrity checks. Traditional defenses can’t fix these flaws, making protocol-aware isolation essential.

Redefining Resilience Webinar

Coming soon in our next issue: OPSWAT experts will share how to unify IT and OT file security into a single, resilient framework. You’ll hear real-world strategies, explore the benefits of a multi-layered platform, and get your questions answered live.

Stay tuned for registration details and your chance to reserve a spot!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Join Us for Our Upcoming Events

CS4CA Europe, September 30 - October 1, 2025 in Park Plaza Victoria, London – UK 

Join OPSWAT on the exhibition floor to experience our Critical Infrastructure Protection Lab demos, connect 1:1 with experts, and attend our exclusive peer-networking dinner at The Cinnamon Club. Don’t miss our sessions on third-party risk and securing OT data transfers with industry leaders from BlueFort, Urenco, and EDF.

Association of the United States Army (AUSA) 2025 Annual Meeting and Exhibition, October 13-15 in Washington, D.C.

Visit our booth, Hall C #4105, and learn about OPSWAT’s diverse set of cybersecurity solutions for the Defense industry.

GITEX GLOBAL 2025, October 13-17 in Dubai World Trade Centre

Visit our booth C30 – hall 25 to explore how our zero-trust solutions protect critical infrastructure from modern threats alongside global leaders in innovation and cybersecurity.

Watch Diodes in Action

You’ve seen what data diodes are. Now learn why they’re used in our short video: Why are Data Diodes Used?

Then browse the full playlist for more real-world use cases and insights. 

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Fend proudly designs and manufactures our one-way communication diodes in the United States of America.