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# sk179226 - CloudGuard Network Security  - Siemens RuggedCom Integration Overview and Best Practices

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| Solution ID | sk179226 |
| Date Created | 2022-05-18 |
| Last Modified | 2022-06-06 |
| Technical Level | General |
| Products | Cloud Firewall |
| Versions | R82.10, R81.20, R82 |

## Solution

### Notes:

* Before you read this article, refer to the official Siemens RUGGEDCOM documentation:
  * **[Product Overview](https://new.siemens.com/global/en/products/automation/industrial-communication/rugged-communications/ruggedcom-portfolio/accessories/ape.html)**
  * **[Product Support](https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/products/6gk6015-0al20-0gh0/ruggedcom-ape1808lnx?pid=1396470&mlfb=6GK6015-0AL20-0GH0&mfn=ps&lc=en-WW)**
* CloudGuard Network Security runs as a VNF on top of the RUGGEDCOM APE1808 module, which is running a KVM hypervisor. This solution is sold by RC with the VNF preinstalled from the factory.
* 2 vCPUs is the only supported configuration.
* The CloudGuard Network Security VNF is loaded and configured at the Siemens factory.
* Contact your Siemens representatives for additional information and support.

### Overview

The RUGGEDCOM APE1808 is a powerful utility-grade application hosting platform that lets you deploy a range of commercially available applications for edge computing and cybersecurity in harsh industrial environments.  

### Prerequisites

* **Siemens RUGGEDCOM APE1808 module**
* **Check Point Security Management Server or Smart-1 Cloud**
* **Check Point SmartConsole**
* **Supported Versions: [R80.40](https://supportcenter.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doGoviewsolutiondetails=&solutionid=sk160736)**
* **Supported Deployments:**
  * Single Security Gateway (2 vCPUs only)
* **Licensing:** BYOL only
  * Supported SKUs:
    * CPSG-VSEC-VEN-BUN-NGTP
    * CPSG-VSEC-VEN-BUN-NGTX
* **Always apply the latest GA Jumbo Hotfix for the version installed**
  * **[R80.40 Jumbo Hotfix](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Jumbo_HFA/R80.40/Default.htm)**

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