Beyond IT Security: What FIPS really means
He explains that in asset-heavy industries such as oil & gas, energy, and infrastructure, inspection data directly influences safety-critical decisions. Every measurement, every report, every dataset must be verifiable and tamper-proof.
That’s where FIPS comes in. It guarantees that all digital communication and storage within a system is fully encrypted and validated. As Tobias emphasizes: “When customers can fully trust their inspection data, entire industries operate with greater safety and confidence.”
This level of trust allows engineers, inspectors, and executives to make confident decisions without hesitation, knowing that the information driving them is secure and authentic.
Integrating Security into the workflow
At DIMATE, security is embedded directly into our product architecture. Instead of treating it as an add-on, we weave protection throughout the workflow — from data capture in the field to visualization in the control room.
In solutions such as DIMATE PACS and the DIMATE UT App, every piece of information travels through encrypted, FIPS 140-2-compliant channels. The system continuously validates the integrity of each dataset, ensuring that nothing can be intercepted, manipulated, or lost.
Tobias mentions that this approach doesn’t slow users down. “Our goal is to make security invisible. Inspectors and integrity engineers shouldn’t need to think about encryption protocols - they should simply know that everything they do is protected by design.”
The result is an environment where data security and workflow efficiency coexist, allowing organizations to maintain compliance effortlessly while improving productivity.
“Inspectors and integrity engineers shouldn’t need to think about encryption protocols - they should simply know that everything they do is protected by design.”
Security as a Human Responsibility
Behind every standard and every algorithm lies human intent. Tobias views cybersecurity not just as a technical challenge but as a matter of industrial responsibility.
“Knowing that our work directly contributes to the safety of industrial operations is what drives me every day,” he shares.
For him, writing secure code or validating encryption isn’t abstract — it’s about protecting real people, real equipment, and real communities that rely on safe operations.
Looking Ahead: Trust as the Next Competitive Advantage
As digital transformation reshapes NDT, Tobias sees data trust emerging as a defining competitive factor. Companies that can demonstrate data integrity and FIPS-compliant workflows will lead the market, because clients and regulators alike demand verifiable proof of security.
“At DIMATE, we are not only building tools for inspection. We are building confidence in the digital era of industrial integrity.”
Learn More
Data security is becoming the new competitive advantage. Discover how DIMATE’s FIPS-compliant solutions bring security and efficiency together. Feel free to reach out to our expert Tobias Hahnen for more insight.
