Secure Media Exchange (SMX)

OT Cybersecurity

Honeywell SMX

Reduce Cybersecurity Risk, Limit Operational Disruptions

Monitor, better protect and log use of removable media throughout industrial facilities.

Protect Assets from Weaponized USB Attacks

A policy may state access to an asset needs to be blocked, however, without proper cybersecurity controls, a workaround could be very simple. Honeywell SMX (Secure Media Exchange), a first of its kind threat detection tool, helps provide enforceable enterprise USB and removable media protection.

Honeywell OT Cybersecurity Thought Leadership

Proactive Cyber Protection For Industry 4.0

3 MEGATRENDS DRIVING CYBERSECURITY

Active Enforcement

Actively enforces your enterprise USB management policy.

Manageable & Scalable

Easily integrated and scaled across multiple sites.

Content Control

Uses multiple threat intel and detection techniques for optimal efficiency.

Secure: ISA-99, NIST, IEC 62443

Securely connects to the cloud without exposing the enterprise to network threats.

Explore the features of Honeywell SMX

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The Hardware

Prevent unchecked USB devices from accessing USB ports while keeping the port active for authorized devices. Honeywell SMX provides in-depth protection against USB-based malware, while addressing your USB device regulatory and compliance challenges.

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GARD Threat Engine

Centralized threat intelligence reporting:

Validate against trusted software and firmware repositories (multi-vendor).
Validate against customer whitelists.
Check against curated OT/IT threat research.
Check newest threats not yet supported by AV.
Check against customer file policies.
Check against multiple file reputation feeds.
Check reputation based on AV multi-scans.

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Client Enforcement Driver

Honeywell SMX helps prevent unchecked USB devices from using USB ports while keeping the port active for authorized devices. Upon visitor or employee check-out, Honeywell SMX rechecks the device for anomalies and later supports forensics by logging device information.

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Enterprise Threat Management Portal

The portal is a centralized, global dashboard that visualizes the GARD analysis and threat detection activities, allowing you to securely manage files remotely. With the Enterprise Threat Management Portal, you can set file policies, configure alerts and allow remote Honeywell SMX management.

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GARD Threat Research Team

Honeywell’s Global Analysis, Research, and Defense (GARD) team is comprised of OT cybersecurity specialists focused on everything industrial. Our GARD team boasts expert support from 7 Honeywell cybersecurity centers of excellence around the world.

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Fortune 500 Energy Company

“SMX allowed us to achieve NERC CIP compliance with ease. The solution was simple to install and provides us with USB protection for employees, contractors and any site visitors.”

— Senior Operations Manager

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Honeywell SMX work?

Honeywell SMX helps to enforce active policy controls across your organization. The SMX gateway security device simply resides in your physical “front desk” or a site location of your choice. A consumer-driven touch screen (which works even with gloves on) intuitively prompts visitors to insert their removable media as part of the check-in procedure. Malware and other security threats are detected before they can be transmitted by USBs to critical infrastructure in the facility.

Upon visitor or employee check-out, SMX checks the device again for anomalies and later supports forensics by logging device information.

What is a weaponized USB device?

A weaponized USB device is modified or designed to exploit vulnerabilities in computer systems or to carry out unauthorized activities. These devices are typically used as a tool for cyber attacks and can pose significant risks to computer security.

Honeywell SMX helps protect against weaponized USB devices such as Rubber Ducky, OMG Cable, Bash Bunny, OMG Plug, Flipper Zero and others.

What is Honeywell GARD and how can it help my enterprise?

Honeywell GARD (Global Analysis, Research, and Defense) is dedicated to OT-focused cybersecurity research, innovation, and integration. As a part of the Honeywell's cybersecurity solution, GARD leverages data curated from 7 Honeywell cybersecurity research centers, and across 5,000 deployments in 65 countries to provide OT threat analysis and threat detection.

Does Honeywell SMX have customized data collection capabilities?

Yes. Honeywell SMX is customized during deployment to meet each specific site's needs for data collection and information access.