Critical infrastructure security

Critical infrastructure protection from damage or destruction

Critical infrastructure includes all facilities of major importance to the community and economy, which are essential for the maintenance of public order, supplies, and other vital social functions. For example, the vast network of power grids, transport networks (highways, bridges, tunnels, railways), information and communication systems, utilities, and buildings. To protect critical infrastructures from damage or destruction by natural disasters, terrorism, criminal activity, etc., preventive security measures in the form of prompt and intensive infrastructure monitoring should be implemented.

continuous monitoring of essential facilities

early warning of events

minimization and control of infrastructure damages

In our solution for critical infrastructure security, we combine our FBG monitoring and measuring systems, located at a remote site, and passive optical sensors and detectors installed at required places.

All of our infrastructure monitoring systems are designed for highly accurate static and dynamic measurements of various FBG sensors and detectors, allowing you to monitor many different physical parameters, such as temperature, strain, deformation, pressure, vibration, etc. Our sensors and detectors have also been specifically designed to detect various methods of attacking protected critical infrastructures and to reject known environmental activities and potentially false alarm scenarios.

Each of our infrastructure monitoring tools can be modified to meet your needs, such as the desired functionality, interoperability, and others. We can also provide you with powerful software tools for the acquisition of raw data, consequent data processing, analysis, storage, and visualization. All topped up with comprehensive services to help you find the most suitable infrastructure monitoring system for your project.

Our specialists assess each project according to your requirements and available resources: from the analysis, through the recommendation for the optimal configuration of SAFIBRA’s products, as well as the definition of the requirements for the third party devices, up to the final, complex infrastructure security system.

Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) technology

FBG technology brings many advantages over the conventional sensing methods, such as immunity to EMI/RFI, high precision, durability, quasi distribution, absolute measurement, compact size, reduced cabling requirement etc.

100% passive system immune to EMI/RFI

Our infrastructure monitoring tools operate without the need for power and therefore easily monitors places without electricity and hazardous or inaccessible areas. The technology is fully passive, explosion safe, and immune to electromagnetic/radio frequency interference.

Continuous real time monitoring

The critical infrastructure protection system monitors any issues that may arise in real time, alerting you immediately if necessary. Furthermore, it enables you to work with collected data right away.

Early warning in case of events

The infrastructure monitoring system is equipped with direct alarm relays for immediate notifications via email or other communication interfaces, in case of significant and unusual events.

Extremely low false alarm rates

Our infrastructure monitoring solution minimizes the number of false alarms using special algorithms that monitor the rate of change and value of the change against the ambient conditions. Moreover, the system responds to deactivation of monitoring points.

Multifunctional measuring platform for infrastructure protection

Several sensors with different functionalities can be connected by a single fiber without signals being confused. The necessary cable length becomes considerably smaller.

Measuring over long distances

The distance between the unit and sensors can be several tens of kilometers. Therefore, you can cover a large area with one unit and a multitude of sensors.

Integration into customer’s CCTV system

Our critical infrastructure monitoring system is fully automated and can be easily integrated into the customer’s CCTV system in many different ways (e.g. OPC, Modbus, Ethernet). Additional communication protocols are available on request.

Early warning system

Thanks to our critical infrastructure protection system you will be able to take appropriate action early and thus minimize potential damages and losses.

No calibration or determining of new zero

The wavelength reflected by each FBG is modulated by the measured quantity, for example strain. The remote infrastructure monitoring system measures this reflected wavelength which is an absolute parameter. Hence you can turn off or replace the instrument without having to recalibrate it or reset the zero level.

Leverage existing fiber optic network

The connection between unit and detectors is ensured via standard telecommunication optical fibers, for example, dark fibers. This is very economical even for a large number of monitored points.

Low operating costs

Our system for critical infrastructure security is very durable and, if installed correctly and protected from the environment, operates with minimal maintenance and servicing.

Web interface

You will be able to manage our critical infrastructure protection system via a user friendly interface, which also provides all necessary information about the structure, reporting, and data analysis features according to your SLA.

Reporting and data analysis

Our critical infrastructure protection system provides all necessary reporting and data analysis features. The available level of service is according to SLA.

Service and maintenance planning

We will help you optimize your service and maintenance planning based on your specific needs, to ensure efficient operation.

Customized solutions and adjustments

The infrastructure monitoring services can be modified to meet your project’s needs, such as the desired functionality, interoperability, etc.