Cybersecurity in the Energy Sector

A Strong Infrastructure with IEC 62443 and 802.1X Authentication

The digital transformation in the energy sector also brings with it increasing cybersecurity risks. Therefore, regulatory bodies like EPDK mandate the implementation of high security standards in industrial automation projects. Technologies such as the IEC 62443 standard and 802.1X authentication (network authentication), in particular, have become fundamental security requirements in modern energy infrastructures.

What is IEC 62443? IEC 62443 is a globally accepted cybersecurity standard developed for industrial automation and control systems. This standard:

• Ensures data and system security in critical infrastructures
• Enables the segmentation of industrial control systems according to risk levels
• Systematizes access controls and network security

In energy generation, transmission, and distribution infrastructures, this standard is indispensable for operational continuity.

Why is 802.1X Authentication Critical? 802.1X is a security protocol that mandates the authentication of devices connecting to networks. This technology:

• Prevents unauthorized devices from accessing the network
• Provides user, device, and port-based access control
• Offers an effective defense against both internal and external threats

This feature is of vital importance in protecting sensitive data and systems, especially in the energy sector.

A New Standard in Cybersecurity with InHand Networks InHand Networks is a leading brand that manufactures industrial communication products used in thousands of projects globally. The brand’s developed:

• Industrial routers and modems
• Managed Ethernet switches
• Edge computing-supported gateway solutions

are equipped with advanced security technologies, including support for the IEC 62443 standard and 802.1X authentication.

AVD Teknoloji: InHand Networks’ Turkey Distributor AVD Teknolojik Çözümler, as the distributor of InHand Networks in Turkey, provides secure, fast, and regulation-compliant solutions to companies operating in the energy and industrial sectors.

As AVD Teknoloji:

• We support project and system integrators throughout Turkey
• We deploy products compliant with regulations like IEC 62443 and 802.1X in the field
• We provide pre-application consultancy and after-sales technical support

Carry Out Your Projects with Confidence If you operate in the energy sector and want to establish a secure communication infrastructure compliant with EPDK regulations, you can choose InHand Networks products with the assurance of AVD Teknoloji.

Contact us, and let’s design the most suitable and secure solutions for your project together.