Wesco Critical Infrastructure Solutions

Critical Infrastructure Solutions

Protecting Utility Assets

With the increasing number of physical and cyberattacks on utility substations in the United States, it is essential to invest in modernization efforts that help ensure security, reliability and resiliency.

The electrical substation is a critical connection point between transmission and distribution systems. Many substations in rural or remote areas are often unmanned, making them particularly vulnerable to security breaches or attacks.

In today’s connected world, a threat to our nation’s electrical power grid can have severe consequences. For providers of critical infrastructure, having a comprehensive physical and cybersecurity operational process can help safeguard these facilities and step-up security.

Experience Matters

For decades, Wesco has been a trusted partner to utilities and those in the critical infrastructure segment. Our team is well-versed in the electrical utility industry, as well as the government mandates, regulations and standards that can help you protect your operations and stay ahead of threats.

The Complete Solution for Your Substation

Because Wesco has extensive knowledge of substation design, we bring innovative solutions to help utilities meet the requirements of any project, from inception to completion.

Wesco can deliver cutting-edge technology and solutions for your substation security needs. As one of the largest utility distributors in the United States, Wesco offers an extensive portfolio of services for your substation and advanced communications, security, and monitoring products in addition to traditional substation products.

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Physical Security and Monitoring

Protecting an electric utility’s assets (or any critical infrastructure facility) from physical attacks can be challenging and complex. With the growing number of threats to electrical substations, Wesco can help utility companies effectively implement preventative measures to safeguard their critical infrastructure.

Physical security of transmission and distribution substations can be a significant factor in protecting these facilities and minimizing threats.

Wesco can assist you with tailor-made products and solutions to fit the unique needs of your substation facility including:

Access Control

• Card readers and entry keypads

• Door locking hardware

• Door sensors

• Gate controls

• Key cards

• Signage

Intrusion Detection

• Alarm sirens, horns and strobes

• Gun shot detection

• Intercoms and speakers

• Intrusion sensors (beam, acoustical and motion detection)

• Lighting

• Mass notification systems and processes

• Perimeter sensing cable (buried or fence)

Cybersecurity

Video Surveillance

• License plate and facial recognition technology

• Network and analog cameras

• Specialty cameras (thermal and infrared)

• Vandal proof housings

• Video management/analytics software and recording hardware

Electrical substations play a key role in the delivery of electricity to our country, which makes them prime targets for cyberattacks. Wesco can help you implement cutting-edge solutions to maximize protection from these threats without sacrificing operation reliability. As of 2022, Wesco is ISO 27001 certified, the internationally recognized, best-in-class framework for establishing a cybersecurity practice.

• Assess and upgrade wireless communication network

• Bridge the gap between IT and OT

• Communication and data network design and documentation

• Deployment of wireless solutions (PtP, PtMP, mesh, Wi-Fi, cellular and PLTE)

• Evaluate peripheral and IoT devices for vulnerabilities

• Identify and address vulnerabilities with all network connections to assets

• Regulatory compliance audits, implementation and analysis

• Secure connected devices

• Standardize and update outdated infrastructure and technologies

• Update or dispose of outdated software and firmware

Continuous Improvement Using Innovation and Ingenuity

Wesco strives to deliver pioneering solutions to our utility customers. With access to leading manufacturers and innovators in the industry, we bring the latest emerging technologies to our customers to help them achieve efficiency and deliver targeted solutions for specific industry needs.

With the utility industry facing many operational challenges, one such pioneering technology is the use of digital twin technology. Digital twins create models that can replicate the physical and operational characteristics found in many utilities and provide real-time visibility of performance, help improve processes, reduce risk and optimize on efficiencies.

Using digital twins can provide a competitive advantage, allowing utilities to improve processes, reduce risks and secure potential vulnerabilities.

A Well-Managed Supply Chain is Critical to Any Business

Wesco provides world-class strategies that help solve problems unique to the utility industry. We partner with utilities to generate synergies that both optimize and transform their supply chain by providing a variety of tailored programs and supply chain solutions:

• Advanced procurement and strategic sourcing capabilities

• Asset management and utilization

• Emergency response

• Enhanced reporting and analytics

• Inventory and material management

• Logistics and expediting

• Maximize cost control and risk protection

• Standardize IT programs, processes and procedures

Why Wesco?

We take a holistic approach in delivering solutions to secure facilities from the risk of both physical threats and cyberthreats.

As your partner, we collaborate with you to find the right solutions, technologies and products to meet today’s security challenges and protect your assets in the future. By combining our industry experience and technical expertise in improving operational efficiencies, boosting security and mitigating risks, we can provide turnkey solutions for the security of your substation, both inside and outside.

Wesco delivers the ingenuity, expertise, products and solutions to help you meet your goals, enhance security, protect your assets and power results.

Are you ready to get started?

Contact your Wesco sales representative today.