Product Overview

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