Duncan Affleck, Beran

Duncan Affleck, Beran

Global Sales and Business Development Manager

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Duncan Affleck is the Sales and Business Development Manager for Beran, a part of the CMTG Group, with over 30 years of experience in the power generation industry. 

Duncan specialises in supplying control and instrumentation solutions for utility owners, focusing on optimising machinery operations to enhance plant health, increase efficiencies, and reduce operating costs. Duncan interfaces with technical users, buyers, and decision-makers to understand their requirements, working collaboratively to develop tailored solutions. 

Duncan's background includes interfacing with process control, instrumentation systems, and business networks.

Duncan completed a time-served engineering apprenticeship in factory machinery, focusing on electrical and electronics disciplines. His skills encompass project management, system installation, commissioning, and customer acceptance processes.

With 30 years of experience at Beran, he has developed experience in the field of cybersecurity, particularly as it pertains to utilities and online conditioning monitoring equipment.

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Presentation

Cybersecurity in the Utilities Sector: Protecting critical infrastructure

Abstract

This presentation addresses the growing concerns surrounding cybersecurity in the utilities field, focusing on the protection of digital instrumentation and online monitoring systems. 

Since the advent of the World Wide Web in 1991, the speed of data access has significantly increased, leading to more data being stored in cloud infrastructures. However, this surge in connectivity also invites greater risks, including internet hacks, ransomware, and denial of service attacks. To safeguard organisational systems and data, a robust cybersecurity methodology is essential to prevent the theft of personal data and unauthorised control of systems. 

This paper reviews critical cybersecurity considerations for the installation of complex digital instrumentation within the power generation industry, highlighting strategies to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.

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Beran: Leading the way in condition monitoring

Beran Instruments is a recognised leader in condition monitoring solutions, renowned for its expertise and comprehensive service offerings in the power generation and utility sectors. 

Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through our strategic partnerships and collaborations with key industry players globally. We work closely with renowned organisations such as SSE Thermal, ENGIE Laborelec, and RITEC, forging strong relationships to enhance machinery health and operational efficiency. 

Our partnership with SSE Thermal highlights our role in advancing machinery health monitoring through innovative solutions. Additionally, Beran's collaboration with ENGIE Laborelec in supplying TORSO Detect and TORSO Protect products underscores our dedication to providing advanced monitoring tools. 

In the Middle East, our alliance with RITEC has been instrumental in promoting and distributing our products, expanding our reach and impact in the region. Through these partnerships and our leadership in the field, Beran continues to set the standard for condition monitoring across the globe.