Wind River Helix Virtualization Platform vs. Airlock Digital

Wind River® Helix™ Virtualization Platform enables the integration of various operating systems and applications with differing criticality levels onto a unified edge computing software solution. This approach not only enhances security and simplifies management but also ensures that critical infrastructure in sectors such as aerospace, defense, industrial, and medical is well-equipped for the future. As industries are compelled to transition to cloud-based systems and contemporary software, they still face the challenge of upholding their legacy applications. The Helix Platform effectively supports the coexistence of legacy software alongside newer applications, preserving essential functionalities. Additionally, it delivers the advantages of a scalable and agile infrastructure across diverse edge devices, facilitating improved performance and adaptability. In sectors with stringent regulations, the platform offers essential features for robust space and time partitioning, allowing multiple workloads to operate simultaneously without the need for extensive certification processes. This capability ensures that organizations can innovate while maintaining compliance and operational efficiency.

Airlock Digital provides application control and allowlisting, used by organizations worldwide to protect against ransomware, malware and other cyber threats. Our deny by default solution enables customers to run only the applications and files they trust, with all others blocked from executing. This approach minimizes attack surfaces and helps organizations align their cybersecurity strategies with government frameworks and standards. By securing endpoints running legacy and new versions of Windows, macOS and Linux, we extend protection across IT and operational technology environments. Airlock Digital delivers endpoint protection to financial services, government, healthcare, manufacturing and other industry organizations of all sizes.