Secure communication between information technology network and operational technology network

This invention describes a way to securely send information from a factory's operational network (OT) to a company's regular computer network (IT). It uses a special one-way device called a data diode, which physically ensures data only flows in that single direction. A software module then uses shared folders to exchange files containing the data, with one folder for sending and another for receiving.

Why it matters: The core challenge of securely bridging OT and IT networks remains. While the technology described is sound, the cost and complexity of integrating specialized data diode hardware and custom software into diverse legacy OT environments persist as significant barriers.

Status: Not in forceListed as no longer active. The specific reason is not in the record we hold.
How hard to build: SpecializedData diode hardware, software logic, network integration

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