Element-A, EA2 User Manual
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• *.pubnub.net – 443 – secure IoT device messaging
• *.pndsn.com – 443 – secure IoT device messaging
• *.papertrailapp.com – 443 – log management
No inbound ports need to be opened. Security vulnerability using the above configuration is prevented
as follows:
1. Internet Communication over Port 80 and 443
2. Device must be able to transmit outward to the Internet on 443
3. Clients do not open inbound ports
4. There is no need to open the firewall to receive on port 80 or 443
5. There is no way for outside users to get into the user's network
6. We do not listen to any No ports are listened to by Elemental; that is the case even if the user
opened ports 80 or 443 for receipt
Gateway Supplemental
Elemental Gateways are based on the Android technology and therefore enjoy the security benefits of
the Android Development Network and Google. Sourced from the Security whitepaper from Google
about Android:
Strives to prevent security issues from occurring through design reviews, penetration testing
and code audits
Performs security reviews prior to releasing new versions of Android and Google Play
Publishes the source code for Android, thus allowing the broader community to uncover flaws
and contribute to making Android the most secure mobile platform
Works hard to minimize the impact of security issues with features like the application sandbox
Detects vulnerabilities and security issues by regularly scanning Google Play applications for
malware, and removing them from devices if there’s a potential for serious harm to the user
devices or data
Has a rapid response program in place to handle vulnerabilities found in Android by working
with hardware and carrier partners to quickly resolve security issues and push security patches