World’s first certified TAP for Critical Infrastructures

(Langen, 27.01.2025) NEOX Networks GmbH, a leading provider of network visibility, monitoring and security solutions, is proud to announce that its specially hardened NEOXPacketRaven series Network TAPs have now received IEC 62443-4-2:2019 Security Level Capability 2 (SL-C 2) certification from TÜV Rheinland. This award emphasises the outstanding security and reliability standards of the products and highlights their suitability for use in critical infrastructures and industrial environments.

Highest safety standards for modern networks

The IEC 62443-4-2:2019 standard defines technical security requirements for components in industrial automation systems. The certification confirms that the Hardened Network TAPs from NEOX Networks fulfil the strict requirements in terms of IT security, reliability and robustness. These characteristics make them particularly suitable for use in demanding environments such as production plants, energy supply networks and other critical areas.

Innovation and versatility in one product

The NEOXPacketRaven Hardened Portable Network TAPs offer flexible application options for both fibre optic and copper connections. Thanks to their robust design and extended functionalities, they can also be used optimally under extreme environmental conditions, such as high temperature fluctuations or harsh physical loads. By integrating IEC 62443-compliant security mechanisms, organisations can ensure that sensitive data in their networks is protected without compromise.

An important milestone for NEOX Networks

“The IEC 62443-4-2:2019 certification is a decisive step in our mission to establish the highest security standards for industrial networks,” explains Timur Özcan, CEO and Founder of NEOX Networks. “Our Hardened Network TAPs not only offer our customers absolute transparency in their networks, but also the certainty that they fulfil even the strictest regulatory requirements.”

Extended application options for critical infrastructures

With the new certification, customers from the energy supply, transport infrastructure, healthcare and other critical industries can place even more trust in the reliability and security of NEOX Networks solutions. The specially hardened TAPs make it possible to analyse and monitor network traffic while ensuring that no disruptions or interruptions occur.