Cyber security
Siemens and ISA cooperate
In view of the threats to automation technology, the protection concepts for industrial plants must also be adapted. Siemens and the International Society of Automation (ISA) have therefore agreed on global cooperation in the area of cyber security.
Both partners want to share their knowledge on protecting automation environments in accordance with the IEC 62443 cyber security standard and on suitable security measures in the form of events, webinars and additional training material. Together, ISA and Siemens also want to raise awareness of industrial security and share best practices with the owners and operators of industrial plants.
Henning Rudolf, Head of Plant Security Services at Siemens, explains: "Cyber security must be addressed and implemented by industrial companies. This has been demonstrated by the ransomware attacks and their potential impact in recent weeks. Our customers must be able to adequately deal with the cyber risks that arise from the vulnerability of their IT technology in combination with increased networking in the age of digitalization."
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