Alcea revealing infrastructure solutions at ISC West

PLANO, Texas — ALCEA has promised a new cutting-edge solution designed to protect critical infrastructure when ISC West convenes March 31-April 4 at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas.

“The evolving landscape of threats to critical infrastructure, especially to the power grid here in the United States, underscores the importance of employing robust security solutions and complying with NERC CIP standards. These standards provide a structured framework to safeguard the Bulk Electric System from physical and cyber risks, ensuring resilience and reliability,” stated Jerry Burhans, managing director of ALCEA North America. He joined the global leader of access solutions in 2017 and has over 25 years of experience in the security industry.

ALCEA noted that it plans to showcase several other hardware and software products in booth 6071 at the conference.

“We address these challenges,” continued Burhans, “with innovative access control systems and hybrid locking solutions that not only meet compliance requirements, but also enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs. At ISC West, we look forward to discussing with show visitors how the strategic implementation of these technologies can empower utilities to proactively secure their infrastructure and adapt to emerging threats.”

Newest solution offers real-time support

GATEWAY was recently introduced as ALCEA’s newest product to strengthen the physical security of critical infrastructure. Integrated with the ABLOY BEAT keyless lock portfolio, it enables remote opening, read-time monitoring, and flexible integration while acting as a bridge between physical security devices and systems that monitor and control them.

“The advanced features and remote keyless opening capabilities boosts operational efficiency, convenience, and provides peace of mind with its substantial security features,” said Burhans. “It also offers flexible compatibility with proprietary management systems or with our ALWIN CIPE access management software.”

ALWIN is a relatively new supervision software solution widely used in France and connects to existing infrastructure. Deployed mainly as an on-premise solution, customers have the option to use it on their own cloud-based system. It is currently being used to protect national railways and telecommunications companies, as well as petrochemical, oil, and gas facilities and electricity providers around the world.

InfraLOCK Release helps resolve vital CI issue

The potential for manhole cover explosions increase as underground electrical and telecom infrastructure ages, and often results in injuries and property damage. To reduce this risk, Neenah Foundry developed the InfraLOCK Release locking manhole system, which incorporates ABLOY high security locks. It prevents manhole lids from dislodging during explosive events by safely releasing pressure while securing underground infrastructure.

“This is an innovative drop-in replacement manhole cover for utilities, sewer systems, data centers, and underground utility systems, and we thought ISC West was the ideal event to showcase it. We invite everyone to stop by booth 6071 to see it,” said Burhans.