Cyber security for Benke range of analytical instrumentation systems at refineries highlighted in new literature

Cyber security within the refining sector has become a growing concern over recent years. A cyber attack can result in injuries to public and personnel, evacuations, shut-downs or reduced operational capacity, pollution incidents, in addition there are added loses of time and money as expensive hardware may need replacing or repairing.

BARTEC BENKE have worked tirelessly to deliver analytical instrumentation systems are protected from cyber-attacks. Their cyber security plan for their physical property analyser systems is featured in their free, recently released brochure.

The worldwide BARTEC Group, follows strict “Corporate IT”-guidelines. Every component of BARTEC’s IT equipment has stringent vetting and is chosen by their global IT procurement centre with security treated as the number 1 priority. BARTEC companies can order only selected equipment and their IT systems and applications may only be used for company purposes.

BARTEC BENKE are in regular contact with their customers so that they can keep their analytical systems updated; upgrades for cyber security have become more and more of a priority recently. BARTEC BENKE guarantee a fundamental level of security in all of their analysing systems. When a BARTEC BENKE analyser is delivered, real-time protection of the system is included: it has the up-to-date Windows package, standard firewall, and antivirus software installed and activated, full virus scan, daily PACS back-up along with documentation of user-accounts, installed programs, cyber-security tests and performed actions. Further security actions can be requested prior to delivery.