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Securely Connect Machine Assets, Reduce Cyber Threats and Increase Productivity with Belden Network Security and Firewall Solutions
As technology continues to advance into the manufacturing space, it’s common to have third parties like machine builders and integrators dial into the plant network making updates to software and correcting machine issues. Additionally, Plant Engineers find it convenient and faster to have the ability to remotely access the plant network in to troubleshoot and update. While these methods are convenient, cost effective and an efficient way to reduce downtime, the downside is this convenience can leave the plant network vulnerable.
Cooper Electric partners with Belden providing solutions for network infrastructure and network security that are designed for the plant floor and check every box for Information Technology guidelines. By bridging this gap, we’re able to provide all the security that IT requires, while keeping a user-friendly interface for engineers and technicians that doesn’t interfere with daily operations that could affect equipment and lead to lost production time.
Belden solutions for your customers:
üScalable solutions to modernize equipment over time
üSecuring networks through firewalls and managed switches
ü Secure Remote Access for dial into plant network by third parties and plant engineers
ü Connecting geographically dispersed assets within multiple plants
üConnecting disparate systems allowing communication with over 50 protocols
üProven solutions that check all boxes for IT and OT
Reduce Downtime and Increase Plant Network Security
Belden provides solutions for network infrastructure and network security that are designed for the plant floor and check every box for Information Technology guidelines. By bridging this gap, all the security that IT requires is provided, while keeping a user-friendly interface for engineers and technicians that doesn’t interfere with daily operations that could affect equipment and lead to lost production time.
Regardless of where you are at in your network security journey, the experts at Cooper Electric and Belden can help with network audits, modernization of equipment, product selection, training, and much more.
Belden network infrastructure solutions available through Cooper Electric:
üEthernet Cable that can stand up to harsh environments
üHorizon Software for secure remote connectivity
ü Automation agnostic gateways that can handle 50+ protocols and connect 10’s of thousands of devices
ü Managed switches for layers 1-3 that include special considerations IP67, rack mounted, embedded, and din rail mount
üFirewalls that help secure and modernize networks for manufacturing plants, utilities and power plants
Featured Software
Belden Horizon Software Solution
For secure remote connectivity.
Secure Remote Access (on demand) and Persistent Data Network (always on) with SHA HASH ALGOS data encryption, which is the same encryption used in Bitcoin applications. Belden has incorporated this encryption for critical plant operations.
Featured Products
BOBCAT
Hirschmann’s BOBCAT is a managed switch with up to 24 ports and various configuration options. Includes fast Ethernet speeds up to 2.5 Gigabit. The BOBCAT Managed Switches offer a compact, yet powerful solution for the IIoT. Some of the features:
High port density for connection of an increased number of network devices over copper or fiber cabling
Simultaneously support multiple services on one network through TSN technology
Prepare for future network growth with increased bandwidth and speed capabilities
SPIDER
Hirschmann’s SPIDER III unmanaged switches are ideal for industries that need cost-effective solutions to transmit large data volumes at high speed. This is a Layer One switch that sits at the edge of the network and is unmanaged.
Want to learn more about Belden solutions and products? Contact a Cooper Electric specialist below!
