Utility operators…
who need to connect legacy utility infrastructure into modern IP networks to optimize and secure grid performance, now you can!
Cisco 1000 Series Connected Grid Routers (CGR)
with Verizon Wireless LTE Advanced
Utilities and energy providers can now deploy rugged multi-service routers on secondary sub-stations, on pole tops and in other harsh environments. Cisco 1000 Series Connected Grid Routers with Verizon Wireless LTE Advanced are a key component of Utility Field Area Networks (FAN) offering a reliable communications platform for smart metering, distribution automation and remote workforce automation.
Meeting IEC 61850-3 and IEEE1613 standards and built with industrial grade components, no moving parts and support for extended temperature ranges the CGR 1000 Series is built to meet the demands of Utility grid modernization efforts.
Modular design and network interface flexibility allows CGR 1000 Series routers to be deployed into existing FAN networks and SCADA protocol translation support allows utility operators to integrate legacy grid assets into modern, secure IP networks.
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Cisco Field Area Networks
Performance
Fueled by Cisco IOS for 750Mbps performance with 350Mbps encrypted throughput, the CGR 1000 series helps you securely connect and optimize performance of essential grid assets in your field area networks. The CGR 1000 Series provides the ease of zero touch provisioning (via Cisco IoT Field Network Director). Or, benefit from Verizon’s lite or full management options for Cisco Industrial Routers. Learn more about CGR 1000 Series performance, Cisco’s Digital Utility solutions and Verizon’s WAN managed services.
IoT Security
As more organizations connect industrial devices to their IP networks to optimize and better secure their industrial processes, the integration between IT networks and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) is greater than ever. The increased connectivity of industrial devices, or Operational Technologies (OT), to a company’s Information Technologies (IT) networks means even more exposure to cyberthreats. Now, attacks on an industrial network can not only disrupt or shut down production resulting in revenue loss, human and environmental hazards, but can also disable corporate IT networks.
Preventing & detecting these threats requires identifying all industrial devices on the network, decoding industrial device protocols, and understanding normal and anomalous behavior of these devices. Preventing threats from occurring and spreading requires firewalling, micro-segmenting, and using the network as a security threat sensor to detect anomalies and automatically enforce security policies. Finally, investigating and quickly remediating these threats requires OT processes and context be fed into IT security management platforms. That’s a lot to ask! But Cisco IoT security makes it possible.
With Cisco Cybervision industrial device sensors are deployed on Cisco industrial network devices (routers, switches & wireless) saving the cost and complexity of adding new sensing devices. Industrial protocols are then identified and translated creating an inventory and map of industrial devices on your the network. Your 4G industrial router network perimeter is secured with Cisco Trust Anchor Technology ensuring authenticity of hardware and software, hardware-accelerated Next Generation Encryption, and firewall and VPN services all integrated into Cisco IOS running on the IoT router. And, the internal network segmented with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE). Cisco Cybervision in combination with Cisco Stealthwatch then detect anomalous behavior, automatically enforce security policies and provide hi-fidelity alerts to your IT security management platform such as Cisco Threat Response.
Learn more about Cisco IoT security.
Cisco – Verizon Support
You are placing a big bet on the success of your wireless networking project. Of course you will have concerns about your high profile “must work” wireless projects, but compromise on performance, security and support of your network infrastructure need not be among them.
To that end, Verizon and Cisco co-invest millions of dollars annually in joint R&D, managed services creation and optimization, customer test centers, and integration of our support organizations.
Your Cisco & Verizon account teams, in concert with an integrated Cisco TAC and Verizon NOC, combine to provide industry leading support to help ensure success of your “must work” wireless networking project.
Learn more about Cisco’s CX and Verizon support resources.
Tools You Can Use
Verizon Wireless IoT Services – Provide better customer experiences, plan the best routes, and keep costs in line.
- Asset Tracking and Management– Make better-informed decisions, control costs and improve customer experience.
- Smart Grid Solutions– Deliver resources efficiently and cost effectively.
- IoT Security Credentialing– The smart way to secure your IoT devices.
- IoT Network Connectivity on LTE– Choose the right connectivity option to deploy your next-generation solutions quickly, confidently and securely.
- ThingSpace IoT platform– Develop and manage the lifecycle of your IoT devices.
Deploy, Manage, Monitor and Maintain FAN at Scale
Tackle the challenge of managing IoT field area networks (FAN) for thousands or millions of connected devices. Cisco IoT Field Network Director (FND) is the network management system for FAN deployment at scale. Network connectivity and bandwidth availability for IoT gateways and devices are often influenced by environmental changes and cellular network coverage. Cisco FND is designed to help operations teams manage large scale FAN lifecycles across changing conditions and network constraints to stay up and running.
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