edge.SHIELDOR protects industrial production environments from cyberattacks by completely separating IT and OT networks, without halting production. Its patented "glass dome" approach also securely reconnects legacy machines for data usage and requires no additional hardware.
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TRIOVEGA's edge.SHIELDOR is a software-based OT security solution that isolates production environments from corporate IT networks while maintaining secure, selective data connectivity. Launched in 2023, the product is deployed as a virtual instance (no additional hardware required), making it unique on the market. Its patented security concept (WO 2022/128829 A1, granted 2025) acts like a "glass dome" over each production line, shielding machines from external threats while enabling safe data exchange for analytics and optimization.
edge.SHIELDOR converts legacy-insecure protocols (e.g., OPC-DA, SMBv1) into modern secure equivalents (OPC-UA, SMBv3), allowing previously isolated machines to be brought back online safely. In a documented customer study, four out of five major OT-related cybersecurity risks were fully mitigated after deployment. A global rollout started to follow.
The solution reduces both CapEx (no hardware procurement) and OpEx (simplified patch management, scheduled update windows). It is certified under IEC 62443-4-1 and is aligned with EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and NIS2 requirements. TRIOVEGA holds 19 international cybersecurity awards, including the Global InfoSec Award, Cybersecurity Excellence Award, and the German Stevie Award.
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edge.SHIELDOR is a software-only OT security product that creates a complete separation between a company's IT network and its production (OT) environment. Deployed as a virtual instance, requiring no physical hardware, it places an independent security layer around each production line. This "glass dome" protects machines from cyber threats, including ransomware, while maintaining controlled data transfer between IT and OT for monitoring and analytics purposes.
The solution supports a wide range of industrial protocols and integrates into existing infrastructure without changes to the production environment. It also converts outdated protocols from legacy machines into secure modern equivalents, enabling machines that were previously taken offline for security reasons to be safely reconnected. Access is controlled through corporate user directories or local user management, with optional SAML-based authentication.
edge.SHIELDOR was commercially launched in April 2023 and has since been deployed at industrial companies across sectors including manufacturing, food production, and pipe systems. Its development follows an IEC 62443-4-1 certified process.
Kan u het innovatieve karakter ervan aantonen?
edge.SHIELDOR's core innovation is its patented security architecture (Patent WO 2022/128829 A1, granted 2025): a software-based IT/OT separation that simultaneously enables secure, selective data connectivit, without any additional hardware.
Most competing OT security solutions are adapted IT security products that require physical appliances and typically force a trade-off: either connectivity or security. edge.SHIELDOR resolves this by implementing network segregation entirely in software, deployable on existing virtual machine infrastructure.
A second innovation is legacy machine integration through automatic protocol conversion. Machines running outdated, insecure protocols (e.g., OPC-DA, SMBv1) are not replaced or shut down, they are wrapped in the security layer and their communication is translated into secure protocols (OPC-UA, SMBv3) in real time. This extends machine service life and avoids costly replacements.
A third differentiator: edge.SHIELDOR operates fully in the background. Production is never interrupted for security updates. Patches can be staged and applied during scheduled maintenance windows. TRIOVEGA, as a native OT security company built this architecture specifically for the constraints of industrial environments.
Wat is de meerwaarde van deze security innovation op het vlak van security: hoe weerbaar en beschermend is het?
edge.SHIELDOR's protection is built on complete network seüaration: the OT environment is fully isolated from the IT network, eliminating the most common attack vector in industrial cybersecurity; lateral movement from IT into production systems.
In a documented study with one of TRIOVEGA's customers (a global appliance manufacturer), five major cybersecurity risks were identified. After deploying edge.SHIELDOR, four were fully mitigated:
1.&2. OS and component vulnerabilities - eliminated via IT/OT separation
3. Insecure legacy protocols - resolved through automatic protocol conversion
4. Weak password management - addressed through integration with corporate authentication systems
The fifth risk (external access (VPN)) was subsequently addressed in a scheduled product release.
The solution also provides full communication logging (IT/OT interaction audit trail), supporting compliance with NIS2 and the EU Cyber Resilience Act. TRIOVEGA's development process is IEC 62443-4-1 certified and the company holds ISO 27001 and TISAX Level 3 certifications. With 19 international cybersecurity awards, the solution's security claims are independently validated.
En wat met de effectiviteit en awareness ervan?
edge.SHIELDOR's effectiveness is evidenced by real-world deployment outcomes: a global rollout across a major industrial group began in Q4/2024 following the successful risk mitigation study described above. Proof-of-concept deployments at additional customers have since progressed to full rollouts, demonstrating growing adoption. Further case studys of the implementation of edge.SHIELDOR can be found on the website.
In terms of market awareness, TRIOVEGA has built significant credibility through a consistent award track record, recognized by independent juries including Global InfoSec, Cybersecurity Excellence Awards, CyberSecurity Breakthrough Award, and the German Stevie Awards. TRIOVEGA actively educates the industrial market on OT-specific security risks through industry events, trade fairs, and targeted content through the monthly blog, LinkedIn newsletter and regular publications in magazines like "atp" and similar.
The product addresses a growing regulatory imperative: NIS2 now mandates OT security measures for critical infrastructure operators, and the EU Cyber Resilience Act sets binding cybersecurity requirements for connected industrial products. edge.SHIELDOR is positioned as a ready solution for both, making it highly relevant for Belgian and European industrial companies navigating these compliance requirements.
TRIOVEGA's NPS of 64 reflects a strong customer satisfaction base, and reference customers are available upon request.