Cybersecurity is high on the agenda as the world cyber threats are becoming increasingly more challenging to handle. Diesel engines for propulsion and power generation are more critical than ever as vessel complexity increases and precise manoeuvrability is essential. The local controller units for marine diesel engines are in fact monitoring the very heart of the vessel, and access control should be high on the list for everyone even remotely concerned about vessel safety.
The diesel engine controllers in the Marine Pro 200 and 400 series now includes stronger protection against tampering with software settings.
One particular side of cybersecurity is the protection to prevent human access to systems on-site. Open systems without any means of password protection put the vessel at high risk if individuals with bad intentions physically get access to the vessel control systems via HMI’s.
The 200 and 400 series engine controllers newest protection includes a three-level password feature. With these levels, critical settings can be protected behind strong passwords, while less critical data is still accessible for crew and maintenance personnel without hassle.
This new feature is also valued by packagers that want to protect settings critical for the lifetime of the machinery and keep settings under control in the warranty period.
Contact us to learn more about how our products are protected and how we manage this in the Marine Pro 200 and 400 series diesel engine controllers.
