Firming Up Backbone Infrastructure

Setup and implementation of backbone network infrastructure based on a framework that involving Physical network components, Security infrastructure setup and monitoring, Operational principles and procedures, Data formats use

Network Components:

• Establish Local Area Network with fibre and CAT6 cabling
• Network racks with cable Management and patch panel
• Setup and configure switches

Security infrastructure Components:

• CCTV system
• Perimeter alarm system
• Card access system (works as time attendance)

Centralizing Operational System

Setting up a centralized server and relevent infrastructure to include improvised monitoring system, ease of access, better storage, high speed connectivity, improved source supply and resource productivity.

Network Enhancement:

• Improve Internet (WAN) Connectivity
• Enhance VPN
• Load balancer

Security Infra. Enhancement:

• Enhance IP Camera
• Consideration on special camera e.g. PTZ, facial recognition
• Physical / virtual zoning

Server Enhancement:

• Virtual Server Setup
• NAS - Network Attached Storage
• Migration Physical SCADA to Virtual (VMWare)
• UPS for Server
• Mobile Apps for SCADA

AUtomating and governing resources

Establish automation and improve system monitoring to include better support, governance and management of devices across the organization

Governance Tools: 

• ServiceDesk Plus (Helpdesk)(Preventive and Corrective Maintenance System
• Network Management System (NMS) - Availability Network Devices
• Environmental Sensor for air and water
• CMMS (IT Asset Management)
• Cloud Services - data and system hosting
• Relevent ISO and other industry standards

Analyzing Outcomes

Utilization of resources for data analytics and management reporting.

Data analytics:

• Data collection and analysis based on SCADA and other governing tools

Management reporting:

• Management Dashboard