Solutions: Mining

The use of wireless technologies in mining offers significant operational benefits but also introduces various risks and threats that can impact business operations.

LOCH’s Wireless Airspace Defense provides a robust solution to detect, assess, and prevent these risks, ensuring secure and reliable communications for mission-critical services.

By leveraging advanced monitoring, threat assessment, and automated response capabilities, LOCH can help mining companies protect their wireless infrastructure, maintain operational continuity, and safeguard against potential security incidents.

Interference and Jamming

Wi-Fi & Cellular: Interference from other wireless devices or deliberate jamming can disrupt wireless communications, affecting the reliability of Wi-Fi and cellular networks.
CBRS: The CBRS spectrum can be susceptible to interference from other shared spectrum users or malicious jamming
GPS: GPS signals can be jammed or spoofed, leading to incorrect positioning and navigation data, which is critical for autonomous vehicles and equipment.

Wi-Fi Attack Surface

Unauthorized Access and Intrusions

Wi-Fi Networks: Unauthorized access to Wi-Fi networks can lead to data breaches, unauthorized control of network resources, or use of the network for malicious purposes.
IoT Devices: IoT devices in mining, such as sensors and monitoring systems, can be vulnerable to unauthorized access and control, leading to potential safety hazards or data breaches.

IoT Attack Surface

Cybersecurity Attacks

Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) Attacks: Intercepting communication between devices and control centers can lead to data theft or manipulation.
Malware and Ransomware: Wireless networks can be used as vectors for malware or ransomware attacks, potentially disrupting operations or leading to data loss.

Physical Threats to Wireless Infrastructure

Damage to Cellular Towers and Wi-Fi Access Points: Physical damage or sabotage to wireless infrastructure can disrupt connectivity and operational capabilities.

Cellular Attack Surface

Real-Time Monitoring and Detection

LOCH’s solution continuously monitors the wireless airspace to detect unauthorized devices, rogue access points, and potential interference. This real-time monitoring helps identify threats before they can cause significant damage.

Threat Assessment and Prioritization

The system can assess and categorize detected threats based on their potential impact on operations. This allows for quick prioritization and response to the most critical threats, reducing the risk of significant disruptions.

Automated Alerts and Response

Automated alerts are generated when threats are detected, allowing for immediate response actions, such as isolating compromised devices, blocking unauthorized access, or adjusting network configurations to mitigate interference.

Integration with Existing Security Systems

LOCH’s solution can integrate with existing security and monitoring systems in the mining environment, providing a holistic approach to security that includes both physical and wireless airspace monitoring.

Enhanced Situational Awareness

Visibility into all wireless activities all wireless activities, including Wi-Fi, Cellular, IoMT, CBRS, and GPS, LOCH’s solution enhances situational awareness and helps prevent unauthorized access or malicious activities.

Adaptive Defense Mechanisms

The solution uses adaptive algorithms to adjust security measures based on the detected threats and environmental conditions, ensuring continuous protection even in dynamic and challenging mining environments.

Compliance and Reporting

LOCH’s Wireless Airspace Defense can help mining companies maintain compliance with regulatory requirements by providing detailed logs and reports of wireless activities and security incidents.