With the increasing importance of stringent cybersecurity measures in sensitive sectors, air-gapped setups have become essential; Hypergate Authenticator facilitates reliable single sign-on (SSO) services tailored for these critical environments. Hypergate Authenticator emerges as a pioneering solution, providing dependable single sign-on (SSO) capabilities without the need for additional infrastructure. This blog post explores how Hypergate Authenticator is perfectly suited for such high-stakes environments.
What is an air-gapped setup?
An air-gapped setup refers to a computer or network that is isolated from unsecured networks, particularly the internet. This isolation can be physical, logical, or a combination of both, effectively creating a barrier that prevents unauthorized access and protects against cyber threats. While crucial in military and governmental sectors for security, air-gapped systems are equally vital in infrastructural sectors and environmentally challenging environments such as oil rigs, ships, and submarines. In these locations, the isolation also addresses reliability issues, as dependable network connections are often unfeasible due to the remote or unstable nature of the environment, making conventional network dependencies impractical.
Advantages of air-gapped setups
The primary advantages of air-gapped environments include:
- Increased Security: By eliminating the possibility of external hacks, air-gapped systems provide an added layer of security for sensitive data. This is critical in sectors like nuclear energy and military operations where data breaches can be disastrous. Air-gapped setups represent the highest grade of security achievable.
- Reliability in Remote Locations: For industries operating in isolated areas such as oil rigs and ships, setups using an air gap ensure that essential systems remain operational, regardless of external network reliability.
Challenges of air-gapped setups
While air-gapped setups offer enhanced security, they come with unique challenges:
- Integration Difficulties: Almost all SSO solutions rely on internet connectivity for authentication services, which is not possible in air-gapped scenarios.
- Maintenance and Updates: Updating software and maintaining systems without direct internet access require careful planning and secure processes.
- User Authentication: Managing and authenticating user credentials securely without connectivity poses significant challenges, necessitating a robust solution that can operate independently of network infrastructure.
Why Hypergate Authenticator is the solution
Hypergate Authenticator addresses the unique challenges of environments using air gaps through several key features:
- Client-Only Solution: It requires no additional infrastructure, which simplifies deployment and reduces potential security vulnerabilities.
- Compatibility with Established UEMs: Hypergate Authenticator seamlessly integrates with on-premise solutions like BlackBerry UEM and Ivanti/MobileIron Core, supporting existing contractual frameworks and security policies.
- Proven Security Standards: By leveraging the industry-standard protocol Kerberos, Hypergate ensures that your security setup does not need external inputs to verify credentials, thus maintaining the integrity of your air-gapped environment.
A proven solution
Hypergate Authenticator has already been successfully implemented in multiple high-security environments:
- Nuclear Power Plants: In these highly secure facilities, Hypergate Authenticator manages network credentials, ensuring that all access is securely logged and authenticated without any external network access.
- Oil Rigs: On oil rigs, where network connectivity is a constant challenge, Hypergate Authenticator provides a reliable authentication for daily operational tasks.
For government entities, military installations, and any organization prioritizing top-notch security without the complexity of additional infrastructure, Hypergate Authenticator is your go-to solution. Our Sales and Tech team possesses extensive experience with complex scenarios and is eager to provide support and tailor solutions to meet your specific needs.
