etherCUT provides a simple and reliable hardware solution for quick separating attack-sensitive Ethernet network segments from potentially insecure network segments. The etherCUT can be used to separate ICS networks from the asset networks or the Internet. This solution can be a part of cybersecurity solutions (including firewalls, IDS, etc.) for ICS. The decision on the separation of ICS networks can be made by the on-duty personnel of the facility in accordance with previously developed instructions. For example, the instruction may provide for the separation of the ICS networks in the event of an incident recorded by the IDS both within the ICS network and in the external technological and information asset networks.

etherCUT can be used to control remote service of ICS. Many equipment suppliers require remote access to control systems for monitoring, maintenance and modification. etherCUT allows you to create a stationary remote access connection scheme with the possibility of controlled connection and logging of the fact of remote access activation.

etherCUT can be used to provide functional safety of industrial control systems. Currently, the Ethernet bus is the basis for creating any process control system. At large facilities, situations are often encountered in which part of the process equipment can be put into repair or test modes, while the control systems of such nodes, as a rule, remain connected to the facility ICS. This circumstance can lead to technological accidents since the presence of an Ethernet connection with such a control node can affect the operation of the algorithms of the entire ICS. Using etherCUT allows you to take into account the need to disconnect the Ethernet network when performing repairs, tests, and other routine maintenance.