An operational technology and industrial control system security gateway designed to facilitate secure, hardware-enforced one-way data transfer. Operating as a physical data diode, the device utilizes optical isolation to ensure that data can only travel from a high-security source network to a lower-security destination network. This unidirectional flow provides a physical barrier that prevents inbound cyber threats, malware, and unauthorized access from reaching critical infrastructure while simultaneously stripping routing information to perform a complete protocol break. The appliance is engineered for deployment within harsh industrial environments and critical infrastructure facilities, such as the energy, manufacturing, and maritime sectors. By natively supporting and converting various industrial communication protocols, the gateway enables the secure export of real-time sensor telemetry, machine analytics, and system logs to external IT networks or cloud-based monitoring platforms. This architecture allows organizations to gain operational visibility and perform predictive maintenance without exposing legacy operational technology systems to external network vulnerabilities.