# Trout Software

> Trout Software builds on-premise zero-trust security appliances for operational technology (OT) networks. The Trout Access Gate protects legacy industrial equipment, IT infrastructure, and IoT devices without installing agents, redesigning networks, or causing downtime.

## Company

- Founded: 2022
- Offices: Kingston NY (USA), Paris (France), Dublin (Ireland)
- Focus: OT cybersecurity, zero-trust access control, network segmentation, compliance automation
- Customers: defense contractors, manufacturers, utilities, transportation operators
- Partners: Carahsoft (US public sector), Orange Cyberdefense, Neverhack, Airicom

## Products

### Access Gate One
Single-site zero-trust appliance for SMEs and mid-size manufacturers.
Starting at $11,895/year. All-inclusive: hardware, software, updates, support.
URL: https://www.trout.software/product/access-gate-one

### Access Gate Enterprise
Multi-site appliance for large organizations and critical infrastructure.
Runs Trout CyberOS. Starting at $24,156/year.
URL: https://www.trout.software/product/access-gate-enterprise

### Access Gate Inside
Deploy Access Gate as a VM on VMware or Proxmox. $885/core/year.
URL: https://www.trout.software/product/access-gate-inside

## Key Capabilities

- Network segmentation and industrial DMZ creation
- Zero-trust access control with MFA (agentless, network-level)
- Secure remote access (bastion-style, session recording)
- Automatic asset inventory from live traffic observation
- Network visibility and real-time monitoring
- Compliance automation (CMMC, NIS2, IEC-62443, NIST CSF)
- Edge log processing via Impeller engine

## Compliance Frameworks

- CMMC 2.0 Level 1 and Level 2 (NIST 800-171 coverage: 85%)
- NIS2 Directive (EU critical infrastructure)
- IEC 62443 (industrial automation security)
- NIST SP 800-82 (OT security)
- DoD Zero Trust Reference Architecture

## Key Differentiators

- No agents installed on protected equipment
- Overlay deployment: no network redesign, no downtime
- Fully on-premise, zero cloud dependency
- Average deployment time: 1-2 days
- All-inclusive per-appliance pricing (no per-seat fees)

## Solutions

- CMMC Compliance: https://www.trout.software/solutions/cmmc-compliance
- NIS2 Compliance: https://www.trout.software/solutions/nis2-compliance
- Zero-Trust Access Control: https://www.trout.software/solutions/zero-trust-access-control
- Secure Remote Access: https://www.trout.software/solutions/remote-access
- Industrial DMZ: https://www.trout.software/solutions/industrial-dmz
- Network Visibility: https://www.trout.software/solutions/network-visibility
- Asset Inventory: https://www.trout.software/solutions/asset-inventory

## Industries

- Defense: https://www.trout.software/industry/defense
- Manufacturing: https://www.trout.software/industry/manufacturing
- Utilities: https://www.trout.software/industry/utilities
- Transportation: https://www.trout.software/industry/transportation

## Architecture

- Single Gateway Deployment: https://www.trout.software/architecture/one-gateway
- Two Gateway Layers: https://www.trout.software/architecture/two-gateway-layers
- Multi-Site: https://www.trout.software/architecture/multi-site

## Resources

- CMMC On-Premise Compliance (hub): https://www.trout.software/resources/cmmc-on-premise
  Primary hub for CMMC compliance on on-premise OT and manufacturing networks. Includes solution mapping, shared responsibility matrix, and case studies.
- NIS2 On-Premise Compliance (hub): https://www.trout.software/resources/nis2-on-premise
  Primary hub for NIS2 Article 21 compliance on on-premise IT and OT networks. Covers sovereign European deployment, ANSSI ReCyF alignment, sector guidance, and Article 21 control mapping.
- Access Gate Datasheet: https://www.trout.software/resources/tag-datasheet-2026
- Beyond Purdue (whitepaper): https://www.trout.software/resources/beyond-purdue
- What Is Overlay Networking: https://www.trout.software/resources/what-is-overlay-networking
- Industrial DMZ Design Patterns: https://www.trout.software/resources/industrial-dmz-design-patterns
- DoD Zero Trust OT Alignment: https://www.trout.software/resources/dod-zero-trust-ot-alignment
- Securing Modbus: https://www.trout.software/resources/securing-modbus
- Securing MAVLink: https://www.trout.software/resources/securing-mavlink
- Impeller Validation Report: https://www.trout.software/landing/impeller-validation-report

## Glossary

253 terms covering OT security, network security, compliance, and industrial protocols.
URL: https://www.trout.software/glossary

## Pricing

https://www.trout.software/pricing

## Contact

https://www.trout.software/contact