Digital Yacht N2K Protect NMEA 2000 Network Guard

DIGITAL YACHT N2K PROTECT NMEA 2000 NETWORK GUARD

N2K Protect NMEA 2000 Network Guard

With more technically advanced, integrated, and “connected” boats, security becomes a major concern.  Recent high-profile automotive hacks have highlighted security weaknesses in some CAN-based systems.

The NMEA Organisation has responded to this threat by establishing a Cyber Security Working Group to identify and mitigate the risks of maritime attacks 

N2K Protect is the World’s first cyber security product, focused on NMEA 2000, to be developed as part of this NMEA initiative

N2K Protect is a self-contained, bus-powered, unobtrusive black box that receives and analyses all NMEA 2000 network data.  

Key Functions:

• Test and validate the NMEA 2000 network during installation
• Tools for NMEA 2000 configuration and network monitoring/analysis
• Ongoing 24/7 monitoring and protection for the life of the vessel

Features:

• World’s first NMEA 2000 Cyber Security Device
• Tests & validates the NMEA 2000 network during installation
• Allows configuration of other NMEA 2000 devices
• View and analyze the NMEA 2000 network with device and PGN displays plus raw data logging
• 24/7 monitoring of the NMEA 2000 network
• An integrated WiFi antenna can create its own WiFi network or join the vessel’s wireless network
• Configuration and monitoring via built-in web interface
• 92dB internal buzzer for alerts
• Ability to generate SMS alert messages when used with a Digital Yacht 4GX or 5GX product for remote alerts
• Self-contained, bus-powered, unobtrusive IP54-rated black box
• Future-proof design, with easy-to-update firmware via web interface to keep unit aligned with current threats

User Installation & Interface:

• Simple physical installation – just “T” into the NMEA 2000 backbone.  N2K Protect is network powered
• N2K Protect has a built-in wireless interface so any browser-enabled device can access its functionality – phone, iPad, tablet, or PC
• Simply search for its secure wireless network and log
• Capability to join another network on larger systems
• No complicated or proprietary apps

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