Abstract: A security device enables direct communications between devices operating at different security levels. The security device receives data from a first device operating at a first security level. The data is secured at the first security level and is intended for a second device operating at a second security level that is different than the first security level. The security device determines whether a condition permitting transmission from the first device to the second device is satisfied. In response to determining that the condition is satisfied, the security device adjusts a security level associated with the data and transmits, to the first device, the data with the adjusted security level.