Low-Cost, Plug-and-Play Data Diodes for Protection and Monitoring of DoD Facility Equipment
Abstract
The objective of this project is to demonstrate that Fends low-cost, easy-to-install data diode provides the security of an air gap between high-security and low-security networks while increasing the accessibility and quantity of data to managers across DoD in order to enhance energy and water management and operational efficiency. The functional tests showed that the diode was able to successfully send files and streams of data in a variety of common protocols, enabling the collection of facility performance data in an efficient manner. Cybersecurity testing showed the data diodes ability to block malicious data transmissions and withstand outside attacks. These results show both the capabilities and limitations of the current state of this technology. Data diode technology may not be appropriate for system designs requiring the transmission of both outbound telemetry and incoming commands (requiring a two-way connection), but for systems where remote monitoring of data is used to inform actions by human operators this technology can provide security and access to information.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 27, 2022
- Accession Number
- AD1187369
Entities
People
- Colin P. Dunn
- Tapan C. Patel
Organizations
- Construction Engineering Research Laboratory