The
unveiling ceremony for the “Datarior” industrial data diode, an advanced
cybersecurity and data management solution, was held at Bandar Imam
Petrochemical and attended by senior officials, including Sepahdar Ansari-Nik,
CEO of Bandar Imam Petrochemical (via online participation), Hadi Karimi,
Deputy for Cyber Defense at Iran’s Passive Defense Organization, and Sina
Hosseinpour, Head of the Metaverse, Blockchain, and AI Innovation Center at
Sharif University of Technology.
A Secure Bridge Between Industrial and IT Networks
Developed
through a collaboration between Bandar Imam Petrochemical and Sharif
University’s Innovation Center, Datarior provides a secure connection between
industrial operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) networks.
This breakthrough facilitates real-time data analysis, artificial intelligence
modeling, and enhanced digital operations, making it a milestone for Iran’s
petrochemical industry.
Digital Transformation at Bandar Imam Petrochemical
The Datarior
project is part of Bandar Imam Petrochemical’s broader digital transformation
initiative, which began in early 2024 and is set to be fully implemented by
2025. The initiative focuses on smart industrial operations, cybersecurity
enhancements, and data-driven decision-making to boost efficiency and security
in the petrochemical sector.
Ansari-Nik
emphasized the importance of integrating industrial operations with IT systems,
calling it a critical step toward digitalizing Iran’s petrochemical industry.
He stated, "For the first time, we have established a real connection
between OT and IT, paving the way for enhanced security and data
management."
Strengthening Cybersecurity and Operational Efficiency
Hosseinpour
highlighted the organizational agility benefits of deploying the Datarior
system, noting that previously restricted control system data can now be
utilized for advanced analytics and AI applications, fostering innovation and
efficiency in industrial operations.
Meanwhile,
Karimi from Iran’s Passive Defense Organization praised Bandar Imam
Petrochemical for empowering young Iranian specialists to develop homegrown
cybersecurity solutions, reducing reliance on foreign technologies.
A Model for Iran’s Petrochemical Future
The
launch of Datarior underscores Bandar Imam Petrochemical’s commitment to
digital transformation and cybersecurity, setting a precedent for other
industrial players in Iran’s energy sector. With a focus on data security,
AI-driven analytics, and smart operations, the company aims to lead the next
phase of technological innovation in the country’s petrochemical industry.