Cybersecure industrial networks enabling IT-OT convergence

Industrial network solutions refer to the set of technologies and protocols such as industrial Ethernet, PROFIBUS, Modbus, PROFINET and SCADA, designed to establish reliable and secure communications between various devices and systems within an industrial environment. These environments often include manufacturing plants, factories, process control systems, power generation facilities, transportation systems, and other industrial and harsh environment settings.

Industrial network solutions optimise efficiency, improve productivity, enhance safety and increase resiliency. They enable seamless data exchange and automation, and swift, intelligent decision-making. These solutions are crucial for the implementation of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Industry 4.0 initiatives, where interconnected devices and systems play a central role.

Harsh environment and industrial networks

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise enables resilient industrial networks with a streamlined portfolio that:

• Provides cybersecurity protection
• Supports IT-OT convergence
• Improves operational efficiency

Streamlined portfolio with built-in security

• Ruggedised switches and WLAN access points
• Secure OS independently tested and validated
• Scalable, fully redundant network and automatic segmentation, using Shortest Path Bridging