20 Jul 2015

Belden’s Industrial HiVision Software Now Offers Comprehensive Security Functionalities

Industrial HiVision 6.0 Reduces Risk and Maximizes Uptime with All-Around Infrastructure Protection of Both New and Existing Networks

St. Louis, Missouri - July 20, 2015 - Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, has released the latest version of its Hirschmann network management software. Industrial HiVision 6.0 enables streamlined network management and delivers comprehensive security functionalities for the configuration and supervision of industrial Ethernet networks. With this software, industrial networks can be managed holistically, ultimately increasing the network’s availability.

The enhanced security functionalities of Industrial HiVision 6.0 allow industrial manufacturers to:

Assign various rights and levels of access to the network through the new user roles feature, increasing application security and regulatory compliance.
Easily configure and manage all devices on the network by referring to a graphical topology map that outlines the current state of each Hirschmann device and where security functions should be used, reducing the risk of network security misconfiguration.
Access all systems with one username and password through the single sign-on function, and efficiently apply standard security functions with the security lockdown feature across all devices with just a few clicks.

“Network security is the biggest area of concern for engineers today, as networks typically fail due to an unauthorized change to an infrastructure device,” said Mark Cooksley, product manager at Belden. “The latest version of Industrial HiVision was designed with this in mind and offers a rich set of functionalities for effectively monitoring exposure to such threats. A dedicated security screen provides the security status of network infrastructure devices at a glance.”

In addition to enhanced security functionalities and streamlined network management capabilities, the updated software also offers improvements to the HiMobile client for Industrial HiVision. Available as an app for iOS, Android and Windows tablets and phones, HiMobile 2.0 provides a complete graphical topology map of the entire network, including subdomains. Network administrators therefore have access to the information they need at all times for effective network management.

Industrial HiVision is ideal for use in the factory automation, transportation, vertical manufacturing, and power and utility industries.

For more information on Industrial HiVision, visit www.hirschmann.com/en/Hirschmann_Produkte/Industrial_Ethernet/network-management-software/Industrial_HiVision_move/index.phtml.

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Notes for editors

An early innovator in industrial Ethernet, Belden knows Industrial IT and is delivering the next generation of industrial networking solutions. Its global brands – Hirschmann, GarrettCom and Tofino Security – are leading the way in the adoption of industrial Ethernet. With a purpose-built portfolio, Belden’s wired, wireless and embedded products deliver the highest confidence of reliability, availability and security. In addition, excellent warranties and dedicated customer support minimize downtime, protect critical infrastructure and provide peace of mind.

About Belden

Belden Inc., a global leader in high quality, end-to-end signal transmission solutions, delivers a comprehensive product portfolio designed to meet the mission-critical network infrastructure needs of industrial, enterprise and broadcast markets. With innovative solutions targeted at reliable and secure transmission of rapidly growing amounts of data, audio and video needed for today's applications, Belden is at the center of the global transformation to a connected world. Founded in 1902, the company is headquartered in St. Louis and has manufacturing capabilities in North and South America, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit us at www.belden.com; follow us on Twitter: @BeldenInc.

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