The Solution
Hardware Solution
Deploying Windows-based aegex10™ Intrinsically Safe Tablets to operators throughout the facilities allows them to record all types of data onsite, even in CID1 areas, as the tablets are globally certified “intrinsically safe,” meaning they do not pose a threat of spark ignition in highly volatile atmospheres. The aegex10™ operates on Wi-Fi or 4G LTE from any hazardous location around the globe on a unified platform, so the organization can deploy them worldwide. Because they operate Windows 10, the tablets synchronize seamlessly with the company’s internal IT systems, offering ease of use for global operations. The lightweight, rugged (IP65) and low-cost tablets are user-friendly and allow operators to access Windows 10 apps, cloud services and third party apps approved by their organization from any location. Users can communicate in real time using email, VoIP and video on the tablets. With aegex10™, the company can quickly and easily begin to capture critical information from the most hazardous areas of its facilities. Maintenance issues are reported and addressed in real time; for example: a technician is able to communicate via Skype or send photos and video from the source of the problem without risk to safety. Inspectors can complete forms or consult manuals instantaneously onsite using the tablet. Operators can access proprietary applications via the tablet for real-time asset management, data analysis and more. A myriad of processes can be more efficiently completed and managed with the aegex10™ tablets onsite in hazardous areas of the organization’s facilities or field service locations.
But how can the company safely share its highly sensitive data, while mitigating its risk exposure? Aegex software partner FHOOSH™ provides cybersecurity, while partners AcuTech Consulting and Ridge Global build in cyber resilience with strategies for better security and lower risk exposure.
The Data protection Solution
With operators collecting real-time data and sharing it within the organization and possibly externally, the organization must be able to fully protect that data from the point at which it is created until it is delivered so it is never exposed to cybercrime. FHOOSH High-Speed Cyber Security protects data from the point of capture, dramatically speeds data transfer and provides “always-on” compliance for highly sensitive data. FHOOSH captures, transmits, stores and archives data in an always-protected state, eliminating any vulnerabilities that could occur during encryption or decryption. Since the data is never in an unencrypted state, moving that data through a network does not increase the scope for compliance or audit activities. This “always-on” compliance process is easier and less expensive, and FHOOSH protected backups make archiving quicker and more secure. FHOOSH also dramatically improves the speed at which data is transported from its capture to either local or cloud-based data centers where it is archived, achieving up to 8 times improvements in speed over simply copying unencrypted data. These performance gains enable FHOOSH to deliver the fastest low-latency AES256-bit secure video live streaming from IoT and other devices. FHOOSH also alerts about inappropriate attempts to access protected data and ensures data remains safe from unauthorized access even during breaches. This smart data protection is delivered as a software solution on Windows, Linux and multiple single-board IoT devices, providing end-to-end coverage; it is available soon on Mac and mobile.
The Risk Management Solution
The oil and gas multinational can manage risk with a dual approach that combines risk assessment tools with insurance and risk transfer solutions. AcuTech Consulting Group delivers ongoing risk management solutions to ensure compliance with safety, security, and environmental regulations and best practices, while Ridge Global customizes cyber insurance to provide remediation support to strengthen cyber resilience. This complete integrated solution blends hardware, software, advisory, training and risk transfer elements to provide the first cyber resilient data protection and high-speed sharing solution for hazardous settings.
