Micronics: Secure IoT platform for telemetry data collection and processing

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• What is the Internet of Things (IoT)
• SCADA purpose of systems
• Automated System for Commercial Accounting of Energy and Power (ASKUE)

2021: Astra Linux Special Edition Compatibility

On July 21, 2021, Astra Linux Group of Companies, together with Micronica LLC, announced official certification as part of the Ready for Astra Linux technology cooperation program of the Russian Secure IoT Telemetry Data Collection and Processing Platform 2.31. Based on the results of the tests, the software from Micronica was recognized as compatible with the Astra Linux Special Edition special purpose OS, which confirms certificate No. 3966/2020.

Secure IoT platform for telemetry data collection and processing

As reported, the product is a unified data collection system for industrial and domestic energy metering units: electricity, gas, cold, hot water and heat meters. On its basis, it is possible to create secure automated complexes for processing various information, including with the label "top secret." In modern devices and systems, remote-controlled shut-off valves and relays are used to account for resources, so the issue of ensuring the security of automated systems becomes especially urgent: external unauthorized interference with their operation can have catastrophic consequences.

The core of the universal server module of the platform is implemented on the basis of the Astra Linux Special Edition OS, certified by Russian regulators. The solution fully complies with the legislative requirements and approved technical standards in force for July 2021, is included in the "Unified Register of Russian Programs for Electronic Computers and Databases" of the Ministry of Digital Arts and is certified by the FSTEC of Russia.

The key technical capabilities of the product include the use of TCP protocols/and IP MQTT and optimized scope. traffic Telemetry modules operate in a single subnet - IP addresses in GPRS and 3G networks, and in networks - by NB-IoT protocol. UDP Administration is carried out using a secure protocol through HTTPS web, browser authorization users are implemented by Astra Linux Special Edition, and the system also includes a role and territorial distinction of access rights. Reading and processing data from metering devices takes place on a secure collection server, and other types of devices and communication protocols can be added to the support server quickly and without the participation of developers. The telemetry module communication time is determined in accordance with the schedule set on the server, which can be updated remotely, dynamically, through the web-interface of the user. Remote web administration is provided, and additional software is not required to be installed on the workstations of specialists. The server system is easy to scale with the use of certified Russian Postgres DBMS Pro, it can also be installed on existing hardware platforms data centers in enterprises on the virtualized infrastructure and not purchase additional equipment.

At the same time, it should be borne in mind that in this case the virtualization environment should be domestic, based on the Russian operating system with built-in SIS that meets the requirements of FSTEC. On a full scale, the implementation of such a project is possible using Astra Linux GC products. You can use the Brest PC as your virtualization management environment. This will meet various regulatory requirements for the security and reliability of virtual infrastructure, as well as optimize administration through cloud-based mechanisms.

The server software comes with "open" source. In addition, users can automatically upload the received data to 1C or another billing system, the Web API in the form of a REST-API data package for exchange in JSON format, report generation and an application for smartphones with full integration of data with the accounting systems of resource-providing companies. In particular, there is a release of system software that fully meets the standard technical requirements of Gazprom Mezhregiongaz LLC for domestic gas meters dated January 24, 2020 No. 81-P/4. The server data collection platform was integrated with IMUS-GAZ and AIS Regiongaz systems, which are used by Gazprom IWG divisions. For the main manufacturers of gas meters, the Micronics single-board solution was developed and used - an electronic board embedded in the counter that performs metrological and telemetry functions and transmits data and parameters of the device to a secure IoT platform.

In recent releases of the product, data collection systems for industrial and household energy metering units and the Smart Subscriber mobile application are combined into one platform. All operation logic - the functions of reading and processing data transmitted from metering devices are performed on a secure collection server. Easy and prompt addition of various types of devices and communication protocols to the server without the participation of developers. told Yuri Ptukha, commercial director of Micronica Group of Companies