ARBOK-TrapSwitch

Overview

ARBOK-TrapSwitch is a compact, autonomous hardware antivirus and network protection device designed to provide physical-layer security against malware, unauthorized access, and DDoS attacks. The system operates as an inline hardware barrier between a network and a protected node, functioning independently of operating systems, software agents, or cloud services. Its core objective is to eliminate software-level attack vectors by moving protection outside the operating system and into a physically isolated device: unlike traditional software antivirus or cloud-based tools, TrapSwitch cannot be disabled remotely and remains operational even if the protected system is fully compromised. It also includes a passive monitoring ("black box") mode allowing full logging of network activity and security incidents, critical where attribution, auditing, and insider threat detection matter as much as immediate blocking.

Applications

Corporate networks and data centers; critical infrastructure in energy, transport, and industrial control systems; government and defense systems; branch offices and distributed networks; home and professional users requiring hardware-level security. Suitable for air-gapped, legacy, and critical infrastructure systems.

Operating Principle

TrapSwitch is installed inline between the external network and the protected node (PC, server, router, industrial controller).

Active protection mode: real-time detection of malware and viruses, unauthorized access attempts, anomalous traffic patterns, and DDoS attacks, with immediate response options including isolation of the protected node, blocking of malicious traffic before it reaches the system, and activation of Moving Target Defense (MTD).

Monitoring / "black box" mode: full logging of network activity without intervention, recording unauthorized access attempts, malware installation events, and insider actions for forensic analysis and internal investigations.

DDoS protection: TrapSwitch employs Moving Target Defense rather than traffic filtering. On DDoS detection the protected node's digital identity (for example its IP address) is dynamically changed, the node becomes invisible to attacking botnets, and legitimate traffic is rerouted automatically — avoiding the overload conditions typical of filtering-based defenses and maintaining availability during sustained attacks.

Key Parameters

| Parameter | Value |

|---|---|

| Device type | Inline autonomous hardware security module |

| Form factor | Credit-card size, mobile-phone thickness |

| Installation | Plug-and-play via standard Ethernet cable |

| Placement | Between external network and protected node |

| Processor | Dedicated onboard processor |

| Power | Integrated battery for autonomous operation |

| User data storage | None onboard |

| Software dependency | None — no OS, drivers, or software agents |

| Compatibility | OS-agnostic, protocol-agnostic, legacy and modern networks |

| Cloud connectivity | Not required; no latency added by external services |

| Firmware updates | Require physical access |

Architecture and Components

Credit-card sized, mobile-phone-thick inline module with a dedicated onboard processor and integrated battery, connected plug-and-play via standard Ethernet. No onboard user data storage; no dependency on OS, drivers, or software agents. Status indicators provide immediate operational visibility.

Advantages

Operates outside the protected system's OS, so it cannot be disabled or bypassed via remote compromise; firmware updates and configuration changes require physical access. Even a fully compromised operating system cannot affect TrapSwitch operation. Built-in battery enables continued operation during power outages, system reboots, and mobile or temporary deployments, and allows the device to simulate node presence during downtime, preventing attackers from exploiting restart windows. OS-agnostic and protocol-agnostic, with no cloud dependency and no added latency. MTD-based DDoS defense avoids filtering overload. Compared with software antivirus (OS-dependent and vulnerable to compromise), hardware gateways (expensive, complex, centralized), and cloud security services (internet-dependent, latency-adding), TrapSwitch is independent, distributed, simple, and local.

Integrations

Complementary to existing hardware gateways; requires no additional software purchases. [дополнительные интеграции — требует уточнения из базы]

Deployment & Operation

Inline deployment without network redesign; suitable for retrofit into existing networks; designed for immediate operational use. No configuration complexity, suitable for mass deployment, minimal training required, with status indicators for operational visibility.

TRL

TRL 8–9 — Fully functional hardware solution. Validated in real network environments, including corporate and infrastructure use cases. Ready for deployment.

Market Potential

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Typical Project Economics

No additional software purchases required. [числовые показатели — требует уточнения из базы]

Risk Factors

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