Kaspersky Embedded Systems Security
Kaspersky Embedded Systems Security
Windows embedded systems are an increasingly popular target for cybercriminals. These devices tend to operate inside the corporate network, are geographically scattered and usually handle critical data, often working with credit and debit cards. End-of-life Windows XP is still a standard for many of these systems, as is low-end hardware.
Kaspersky Embedded Systems Security is specifically designed to protect these systems against attacks targeting their contents and exploiting their limitations.
The basis of effective protection for embedded systems, where everything (apps, drivers, libraries, USB drives and other peripherals) not explicitly permitted is blocked. Untrusted updates coming from unknown sources are prevented from being installed.
Proven protection from the industry’s leading anti-malware technology stack, capable of detecting even the most ingenious attack scenarios – including those using fileless and living-off-the-land (LotL) attacks.
Monitors network activities and blocks one of the key attack vectors directed against embedded systems. This includes port scanning, denial-of-service attacks and exploitation of network-related vulnerabilities.
Monitors and prevents changes to critical files and system Registry, helping to contain attack types exploiting embedded devices’ specifics – such as those involving offline manipulations. Regulatory compliance requirements are also addressed by these techniques.
Flexible management options ensure the best fit for each business’s security architecture, processes and financial considerations. An integrated workflow and the ability to manage multiple security layers from a single console allows for better visibility and more effective security policies.
Many attacks against embedded devices involve interfering with the protection solution itself, such as attempts to disable it or use it as a means to deliver attack tools. Kaspersky Embedded Systems Security is designed with a strong emphasis on self-protection.
This solution is particularly well suited to addressing the security requirements, concerns and constraints of these enterprise sectors:
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Securing Embedded Systems
Embedded systems present specific and unique security concerns – they’re usually geographically scattered, they can be challenging to manage and they’re rarely updated. Designed for organizations operating ATMs, PoS and vending systems, medical equipment, etc., Kaspersky Embedded Systems Security mitigates the security risks inherent in these embedded systems while taking into account the nuances of the threat environment they operate in. It protects the attack surfaces unique to these architectures, reflecting the specifics of their functionality and OS, connectivity and hardware specifications.
Weak systems also need protection
Kaspersky Embedded Systems Security has been built to operate effectively even on low-end and legacy hardware (supporting specifications down to 256MB of RAM, and Pentium III CPU) and old software (down to Windows XP SP2), with no risk of systems overload. Weak communication channels (down to 56kbps) are also not a problem, even when a mobile modem is the only communications option and works on 2G only due to a poor signal.
Compliance
The unique, comprehensive set of protection components in Kaspersky Embedded Systems Security – anti-malware, application and device control, firewall management, File Integrity Monitoring and log Audit – identifies and blocks malicious actions against your system, and detects the different indicators of a security breach. This helps our customers to meet the compliance requirements of regulations such as PCI/DSS, HIPAA, SWIFT CSCF, etc.
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The Threats
Embedded systems are everywhere: in ticketing machines, ATMs, kiosks, Point of Sale systems, medical equipment… the list is endless.
Kaspersky Embedded Systems Security secures Windows-based devices from unauthorized access and the damage caused by cyberattacks, protecting your business from:
Theft and exploitation of customer credentials and confidential data
Targeted attacks, initiated through your Windows embedded systems
All the costs associated with reputational and brand damage
Theft through duplicate credit cards, using POS and ATM memory dumps
Cash loss resulting from direct hacking of individual ATMs
Having to update your hardware and OS when you update your security
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