SEL Blueframe

Software solutions for the next-generation power system

SEL Blueframe is a secure, modular application software platform designed specifically for industrial Operational Technology (OT) environments. Going beyond simple application execution, it is engineered to streamline data management, ensure secure data exchange between applications, and simplify software vulnerability patch management within security-critical OT systems.
It operates on SEL’s high-performance computing platforms-such as the SEL-3350, 3355, and 3360 or in virtual machine (VM) environments, providing a robust foundation for integrating a wide range of OT applications, from substation automation to Distribution Management Systems (DMS).

Key Features

Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

Ensures that only authorized personnel can access specific applications and data by granting sophisticated, user-specific permissions.
Signed Application Packages

Blueframe only allows the installation of packages that have been digitally signed by SEL. This prevents the introduction of malicious software and ensures strict software integrity.
Centralized Authentication and Certificate Management

By managing user accounts and digital certificates centrally within the platform, it maintains a consistent security level across the entire system without requiring separate security settings for each individual application.
Direct Resource Access (Secure Remote Access)

Provides a security-hardened remote engineering access environment through permission-based sessions when connecting to field devices (IEDs). This blocks unauthorized access and records all session activities.
Vulnerability and Patch Management

Provides tools to systematically manage the software patching process—one of the most challenging aspects of OT security—to keep the system in a continuously secure state.
Secure Operating System

Blueframe operates on a dedicated, hardened OS with a robust architecture designed to protect the platform itself from external attacks.

Data Sharing and Reduced Entry Errors

Prevents redundant data entry by sharing common configurations between applications, significantly reducing the risk of human error.
Resource Viewer

Presents status information for all deployed devices in an intuitive tabular format, allowing operators to identify asset issues within the network at a glance.
Flow Controller (SDN Management)

Enables direct configuration and management of SEL-2740S and SEL-2742S SDN switches within the platform, making the establishment and monitoring of network security policies remarkably simple.
Protocol Services (Data Concentration)

Collects and concentrates data from field devices using various industrial protocols, making it immediately available for use in SCADA, HMI, or automation logic.
Flexible Scalability

Offers scalability to handle everything from small systems to large-scale grids with thousands of feeders; functionality can be expanded simply by adding applications without needing to replace hardware.
Web-Based Portal

Provides a user-friendly interface that allows users to access, monitor, and manage the platform and its applications via a web browser without installing additional dedicated software.

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