Reducing Cybersecurity Risk During Outages: Reliable Uptime = Secure Networks

Cybersecurity is no longer just about firewalls and passwords. Today’s threat landscape demands end-to-end infrastructure resilience, where even the stability of power systems plays a pivotal role in maintaining secure digital environments. Power outages—even brief ones—can become critical security threats, disrupting encryption processes, exposing open ports, and interrupting real-time threat detection. That’s why Tycon Systems is focused on delivering reliable, intelligent backup power solutions that uphold both uptime and security, even in the most challenging environments.

The Overlooked Link Between Power Interruptions and Security Vulnerabilities

When power fails, network devices such as routers, access points, switches, and security gateways may reboot improperly or not at all. During these moments:

• Encrypted connections can drop, leaving data in transit vulnerable.
• Unpatched systems may restart in a default state, exposing outdated firmware or settings.
• Security appliances and monitoring tools may go offline, leaving the network blind to intrusions.
• Authentication services can fail, blocking legitimate users while opening gaps that attackers may exploit.

In short, downtime is a security risk. Organizations must ensure their network infrastructure remains online and operational to prevent exposure. This is particularly crucial for industries where uptime equals trust: financial institutions, government, healthcare, education, and telecommunications.

PoE Solutions: Keeping Edge Security Devices Alive

Tycon’s Reliable Power Systems Safeguard Network Uptime At Tycon Systems, we recognize that maintaining power to edge devices and network infrastructure is the foundation of a secure digital environment. Our portfolio includes:

• UPSPro® battery backup systems
• RemotePro® solar-powered platforms
• PoE power injectors and switches
• Voltage conversion and power regulation equipment

Each system is designed to support mission-critical uptime, even in the event of grid failure, harsh environments, or remote deployment. UPSPro®: Keeping Gateways and Routers Secure During Outages The UPSPro® series is purpose-built for powering network electronics, surveillance systems, and communication devices during power disruptions. Key features include:

• Long-life AGM or lithium battery support
• Configurable for 12V, 24V, or 48V outputs
• Compatible with PoE-enabled network devices
• Built-in solar charge controllers for hybrid systems
• Rugged outdoor enclosures for all-weather reliability

By preventing unexpected shutdowns or reboots, these systems preserve configurations, firewall rules, VPN tunnels, and secure sessions, ensuring cybersecurity frameworks remain intact. PoE (Power over Ethernet) technology allows both power and data to travel over a single cable—ideal for cameras, door access systems, wireless bridges, and remote sensors. Tycon provides:

• PoE injectors and splitters with built-in surge protection
• Gigabit switches with high-power PoE (up to 802.3bt standard)
• Remote reset capabilities to troubleshoot without site visits
• Dual DC inputs for redundant power options

These features ensure edge network devices remain powered, even when AC sources fail, reducing risks of unmonitored entry points, blind surveillance zones, or failed connectivity during an event.

RemotePro®: Solar-Powered Backup for the Most Critical Deployments

In rural or off-grid scenarios, Tycon’s RemotePro® systems provide dependable solar-based energy for network and security equipment. These self-contained systems:

• Deliver clean, silent solar power for days of autonomy
• Require minimal maintenance
• Are ideal for SCADA, perimeter monitoring, tower communications, and utility substations

This off-grid reliability ensures security monitoring and control systems can continue to operate securely even in the absence of traditional infrastructure.

Power Monitoring and Remote Management: Visibility = Control

In addition to robust hardware, Tycon systems offer remote telemetry and control:

• View power consumption, battery status, and voltage from a dashboard
• Reboot devices remotely to restore service without compromising uptime
• Receive alerts about outages, brownouts, or abnormal load conditions

This real-time insight empowers IT teams to anticipate outages, diagnose issues quickly, and maintain continuous visibility—a crucial layer of any cybersecurity strategy.

Serving Security-Driven Industries

Tycon’s solutions are trusted by sectors that require strict uptime and airtight security:

• Data centers and ISPs maintaining 24/7 connectivity
• Utility and energy companies securing SCADA and smart grid components
• Hospitals and clinics protecting patient data and health networks
• Municipal agencies safeguarding critical public infrastructure
• Remote educational institutions keeping access control and online learning platforms secure

No matter the location or application, our systems are built to keep your networks protected and online. Conclusion: Uptime is Security—Tycon Delivers Both In the digital age, network resilience and cybersecurity are inseparable. Power interruptions compromise more than productivity—they undermine data integrity and open doors for malicious actors. Tycon Systems’ reliable power platforms eliminate this risk by keeping critical infrastructure running smoothly and securely. Whether it’s through solar-powered RemotePro® solutions, rugged UPSPro® battery systems, or intelligent PoE distribution, Tycon delivers the power continuity modern organizations need to stay secure—without compromise.