Semaphore Announces Cyber Security for SCADA Systems Through Alliance With Industrial Defender

NASHUA, NH, Jan 22 (MARKET WIRE) --
Semaphore, a CSE Global company, announces that it has joined the Industrial
Defender Enabled Partner Program. As an Industrial Defender Enabled
partner, Semaphore offers the industry's first RTU product lines, T-BOX and
Kingfisher,to fully support cyber security protection for SCADA networks.

T-BOX is the first, IP-based telemetry solution that enables the complete
integration of SCADA, control, and communications functionality in one rugged
package. It leverages easy-to-use Web technologies and inexpensive public
networks
for decentralized, monitoring and control systems. T-BOX products offer up to
50% less total installed cost per point versus traditional SCADA/ PLC systems
and permit greater organizational access to data through automated reporting
and browser software.

The Kingfisher RTU line provides many advanced features for SCADA system
solutions, including redundant configurations, intelligent I/O, and open
programming that is compliant with IEC 61131-3. Kingfisher is also the first
RTU product line that is compliant with IEC 61499, the distributed processing
and
interoperability extension to IEC 61131-3. Kingfisher systems are well suited
to
large, demanding measurement and control applications that employ central
stations.

Semaphore is collaborating with the only company in the industry dedicated
and
uniquely focused on providing end-to-end Defense in Depth(TM) cyber security
solutions for the real-time process control / SCADA market. Users benefit by
leveraging Industrial Defender's comprehensive Defense in Depth(TM) approach
to cyber security, which includes network security professional services, cyber
security technology, and managed security services. "In today's world, having
the
highest levels of security in control systems monitoring critical
infrastructure is a must. That is why we have partnered with Industrial
Defender to provide uncompromised security monitoring," said William J.
Ketelhut,
Managing Director of CSE-Semaphore.

Industrial Defender Enabled capabilities allow Semaphore RTU products to
be monitored by the Industrial Defender Security Event Management (SEM)
console enhancing the cyber security posture of the process control / SCADA
network.
Customers who purchase an Industrial Defender (SEM) console will be able
tomonitor all Industrial Defender Enabled devices on the real-time process
control
/ SCADA network.

"Global awareness as to the cyber security risks and the uniqueness of
securing real-time process control/SCADA systems is driving the rapid adoption
and expansion of our world class Industrial Defender technology platform," said
Brian M. Ahern, president and CEO of Industrial Defender. "Partnering with other
market-leading technology providers strengthens best-in-class, Defense in Depth,
security solutions while assisting each in developing new customer
opportunities."

Semaphore's T-BOX and Kingfisher RTU products are ideal for a broad range of
monitoring and control applications in the broadcast / telecom, infrastructure
management, oil & gas, power, transportation and water / wastewater
industries. For more information about Semaphore solutions, visit
www.cse-semaphore.com, or contact Semaphore at 15B Charron Avenue, Nashua, NH
03063, 603-577-3803.

About Industrial Defender

Industrial Defender, Inc., the global leader in Cyber Risk Protection, is
the first company to offer a completely integrated cyber security solution
designed to protect the real-time process control and SCADA environment in a
flexible and cost effective platform. This comprehensive Cyber Risk
Protection Lifecycle solution enables the efficient assessment, mitigation and
management of cyber security risk within the critical infrastructure network
domain.

Formerly known as Verano, Inc., Industrial Defender is a privately held
company with over 17 years of real-time process control and SCADA industry
experience and more than 6 years of industrial cyber security experience.
Industrial
Defender has completed more than 80 process control / SCADA cyber security
assessments, more than 1,800 global technology deployments in securing critical
infrastructure systems, more than 3,000 mission critical SCADA deployments and
provides managed security services for 160 process control plants in 21
countries.

About Semaphore

Established in 2006, Semaphore was the result of a merger of two CSE
Globalcompanies, RTUnet, of Australia, and TechnoTrade SA, of Belgium. For over
20
years, these companies have provided leading solutions for telemetry,
automation,
and remote monitoring and have an installed base of more than 70,000 devices.
For more information, visit www.cse-semaphore.com.

Semaphore is a wholly owned subsidiary of CSE-Global Limited (CSE), a
Singapore-based, industrial integration, manufacturing and distribution group
with
locations in 20 countries. CSE employs more than 1,000 people worldwide, with
over 85% representing its design, engineering, and project management capability
and experience. For more information, visit www.cse-global.com.

Contact:
Kevin L. Finnan
CSE-Semaphore
860-618-0293
Email Contact

Jennifer Guimond
Tiziani Whitmyre
781-793-9380
Email Contact

CSE-Semaphore
15B Charron Avenue
Nashua, NH 03063 USA
Telephone: (+1) 603-577-3803
FAX: (+1) 603-577-3855

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