Protocol Security Gateway Proposition

Protocol Security Gateway Proposition – Overview

This section provides an organized entry point into Chipkin’s work on Protocol Security Gateways (PSGs) and the broader problem of securing building automation, industrial control, and infrastructure communication protocols. The pages linked below collectively describe the technical problem, market context, security risks, and architectural approach behind protocol-level security.

Many industrial and building automation protocols were designed for trusted, isolated networks. As these systems become interconnected with enterprise IT networks and remote access solutions, protocol-level vulnerabilities become an increasingly realistic attack surface. The Protocol Security Gateway concept addresses this gap by protecting existing, in-service devices without requiring firmware changes or full system replacement.

Use the links below to navigate through the technical, business, and security rationale behind this approach.

Market Opportunity

An analysis of market size and opportunity using bottom-up estimation methods, focusing on deployed devices and real-world system counts rather than abstract forecasts. Read More!

The Scale Is Frightening

A discussion of how widespread protocol vulnerabilities are, why many are unlikely to be resolved at the device level, and why the scale of exposed infrastructure is often underestimated. Read More!

Large Critical Systems Under Attack

An exploration of how attackers can compromise large, critical systems by targeting smaller, non-critical components that were never designed with hostile networks in mind. Read More!

Easy to Attack – Tiny Markets

A discussion of why niche and fragmented markets are often easier to attack, and why security investment in these spaces historically lags behind risk. Read More!

Protocol Security Gateway

A concise, one-page summary of the Protocol Security Gateway concept, including its purpose, positioning, and high-level architecture. Read More!

Business Plan

An executive-level overview of the business plan behind the Protocol Security Gateway, including the problem statement, proposed solution, and strategic positioning. Read More!

Marketing Strategies

An outline of early-market strategies, including first-to-market advantages, pricing considerations, and the long-term effects of protocol lock-in and operator familiarity. Read More!

Potential Customers

A partial list of customer categories that face protocol-level security risks, including government facilities, industrial plants, healthcare systems, and other infrastructure-heavy environments. Read More!

How Can Attacks Cause Harm?

A technical discussion of what is actually at risk when automation systems are attacked, and how protocol misuse can translate into real-world operational impact. Read More!

How Is BACnet Vulnerable?

A focused examination of BACnet protocol services that expose systems to attack, and why protocol-aware security controls are required. Read More!

Contact Us

Contact Chipkin with questions about Protocol Security Gateways, integration scenarios, or deployment considerations.

How to Use This Section

This page is intended as a navigation hub rather than a standalone technical paper. Readers can approach the topic from multiple angles—technical, operational, security-focused, or business-oriented— depending on their role and interests.

Engineers and system integrators may want to focus on the functional and vulnerability analyses, while decision-makers may find the market and business context pages more relevant. Together, these articles describe why protocol-level security is increasingly necessary and how it can be deployed in real systems.

Protocol Security Gateway Proposition