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Transportation and Logistics

Protect fleets, terminals, kiosks, OT systems and connected assets

Transportation and logistics organizations rely on thousands of connected systems to keep operations moving. From ports, terminals and warehouses to fleets, ticketing systems, kiosks, scanners, sensors and cloud applications, secure connectivity is essential to delivering efficient services and maintaining operational continuity.

As networks become increasingly distributed and interconnected, protecting critical systems from cyber threats while enabling seamless access for employees, customers, partners and vendors becomes more challenging.

OpenBlue Airwall helps transportation and logistics organizations secure complex environments through a scalable zero trust architecture that protects critical assets without disrupting operations.

The challenge

Transportation networks often extend across multiple locations, facilities, vehicles and cloud environments.

Organizations must support secure communications between:

Terminals and remote facilities
Ticketing and point-of-sale systems
Inventory and asset tracking systems
Mobile devices and Wi-Fi-connected assets
Vendors, suppliers, and business partners
Operational technology (OT) and business systems

Traditional network security models can struggle to protect these highly connected environments, creating increased exposure to cyber threats, unauthorized access and operational disruption.

Transportation providers need a security approach that delivers:

Strong protection for distributed operations
Secure access for employees and partners
Simplified management across locations and assets
Scalability to support business growth
Visibility and control over connected devices

The OpenBlue Airwall solution

OpenBlue Airwall enables transportation and logistics organizations to securely connect people, systems and assets through a zero trust architecture.

Rather than extending traditional network perimeters, Airwall creates secure, policy-based connections between authorized users, devices and applications.

Key benefits

Secure remote access across distributed operations
Zero trust protection for transportation and logistics networks
Microsegmentation for critical systems and connected devices
Secure connectivity for terminals, kiosks, scanners, sensors, and servers
Simplified management through centralized policies
Reduced attack surface and risk of unauthorized access
Scalable deployment across global operations

Airwall overlays security onto existing infrastructure, providing granular access controls without requiring a complete network redesign. The result is stronger cybersecurity and greater operational flexibility across transportation environments.

Customer success story

Global cruise line secures critical maritime systems

One of the world's largest cruise operators used OpenBlue Airwall to secure and connect maritime systems across its global fleet without requiring dry dock downtime or interrupting operations.

Prior to deployment, the company's shipboard networks lacked sufficient segmentation, leaving critical maritime systems exposed to unnecessary risk and providing broad network access to vendors.

By implementing OpenBlue Airwall, the organization was able to:

Secure critical maritime systems, including propulsion, navigation, and fuel systems
Segment operational technology (OT) from other network environments
Strengthen vendor access controls
Reduce its attack surface by 90%
Improve operational efficiency by reducing unnecessary network traffic and congestion

Smart ships

Discover how OpenBlue Airwall helps maritime operators secure connected vessels, critical operational systems, and remote access requirements across modern fleets.

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What our customers are saying

“OpenBlue Airwall offers the best solution for our industry and delivers excellent value. The solution was tested and proven by operators of large fleets and addressed an immediate need to microsegment networks that were flat by design while controlling access for multiple vendors.”

— Captain Alex Soukhanov, Master Mariner, Moran Cyber

Frequently asked questions

What is zero trust security for transportation networks?

Zero trust security protects transportation networks by verifying every user, device and application before access is granted. Instead of relying on network location or perimeter defenses, a zero trust approach continuously enforces secure, policy-based access to critical systems and data.
How does microsegmentation improve transportation cybersecurity?

Microsegmentation limits communication between systems to only what is explicitly authorized. This helps contain cyber threats, prevents lateral movement across networks, and protects critical operational technology (OT), fleet systems and transportation infrastructure from unauthorized access.
How can transportation organizations secure OT and IT systems?

Transportation organizations can secure both OT and IT environments by implementing zero trust controls that separate critical operational systems from business networks while enabling secure, controlled communications between them. This reduces risk without disrupting operations.
How do logistics companies secure remote access for partners and vendors?

Logistics companies can provide secure remote access through policy-based connections that grant users access only to the specific systems they need. This helps reduce excessive privileges, strengthen vendor access controls, and minimize exposure to cyber threats.
What are the benefits of zero trust architecture for ports, fleets and terminals?

Zero trust architecture helps ports, fleets, and terminals reduce their attack surface, improve visibility across connected assets, strengthen access controls, simplify security management and support secure operations across distributed environments.
How can maritime operators secure connected ships and critical vessel systems?

Maritime operators can secure connected vessels by segmenting critical systems such as navigation, propulsion and fuel management from other network environments while enforcing secure access for crew members, operators and third-party vendors. This helps improve cybersecurity resilience across modern fleets.
Why do transportation and logistics organizations choose OpenBlue Airwall?

OpenBlue Airwall helps transportation and logistics organizations secure distributed operations through zero trust architecture, microsegmentation and policy-based access controls. It enables secure connectivity across facilities, fleets, terminals, vessels, users, devices and applications without requiring a complete network redesign.