Critical infrastructure includes, but is not limited to, energy and water supply, transport and telecommunications networks, healthcare facilities and central industrial operations. The focus is often on cyber security. However, unauthorised access to buildings, premises, and sensitive areas also poses a significant risk that can have far-reaching consequences for operations and supply security. Against this background, operators must regularly review and adapt their security concepts. Mechanical systems often reach their limits, especially when there are changing service providers, different user groups and high staff turnover.
NIS 2 Directive further increases security requirements
Electronic locking systems such as blueEvo from Winkhaus offer benefits in this area: they facilitate the central management of access rights, permit rapid adaptation in the event of personnel changes, and ensure transparent documentation of all access events. The BE blueControl software allows authorisations to be differentiated in terms of time and space. The identification medium can be blocked immediately if a key is lost, eliminating the need for costly hardware replacement. Thanks to so-called Virtual Network Hubs, changes take effect immediately without manual effort.
Additionally, the European NIS 2 Directive raises the security requirements for critical facilities. Operators are obliged to demonstrate that they are taking appropriate measures to protect against physical and digital acts of sabotage. Electronic access control systems can help to efficiently implement these requirements. blueEvo offers both impressive software and robust hardware: Thanks to the flush installation, the cylinders, handle fittings and access readers can withstand high mechanical loads and attempted tampering.
