
Zero Trust in OT/IT environments
Siemens and Zscaler cooperate
The aim of the cooperation between Siemens and Zscaler is to enable secure and needs-based remote access to OT systems without exposing the OT network to an increased threat potential.

Zero Trust in OT/IT environments
The aim of the cooperation between Siemens and Zscaler is to enable secure and needs-based remote access to OT systems without exposing the OT network to an increased threat potential.
The need for secure remote access solutions has increased once again: As travel is restricted due to pandemic-related protective measures or flood disasters, remote solutions enable security experts and technicians to securely access systems from outside.
The security of industrial environments is increasingly coming into focus: on the one hand, there are buzzwords such as Industry 4.0 or disruptive business models. On the other hand, there are often fears about availability, cyber attacks or possible reputational damage.

ServiceNow has announced new strategic integrations with Microsoft in the area of security operations.

Since 2007, ID Quantique (IDQ) has been offering Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) systems that generate and distribute provably secure keys to encrypt data securely. The fourth generation of the 'Cerberis' series is now being launched on the market.

In recent months, ransomware attacks have repeatedly made the headlines. And they show: Attacks on corporate IT can also cause problems in the OT environment.

The SecurityBridge firewall from Pilz now also guarantees monitoring of the data communication of any other network participants outside the Pilz product family.

Even before the coronavirus crisis, IT security in many companies was not in good shape. Working from home and pandemic-related losses are exacerbating the problem, warns the Criminological Research Institute of Lower Saxony.

We provide the optimum solution: With the SMX and SCU series, BBH Products offers user-friendly safety controllers both as stand-alone versions and for the EtherCAT environment based on FSoE.

Whether for machines with an elementary range of functions or interlinked machines and plants: the automation company Pilz offers manufacturers and operators of machines complete solutions for safety and automation.
Recently, hacker attacks with ransomware Trojans on large companies made the headlines - and had far-reaching consequences. According to one expert, the fight against cyberattacks could soon continue in a different direction.
In the first half of 2021, Link11 recorded a third more attacks than in the record DDoS year 2020. Equally worrying is the sharp increase in emergency integrations in connection with DDoS extortion.
Protection against hacker attacks
Targeted blackmail with ransomware is on the rise and is "often carried out in a highly professional manner". Insurers warn that many companies are overwhelmed by cyber security and point out specific security gaps.

Cyber attacks on business, administration and the healthcare sector are on the rise again. Online blackmailers have recently put pressure on trading companies and local authorities, for example. But what happens if they paralyze entire branches of industry? Protection is becoming increasingly important.

The impact of AI on the safety of humans and machines in production, initial details of a classification scheme for AI in safety applications and how a strategy for OT security in networked environments and more are the topics of the SAFETY & SECURITY e-paper.

Trend Micro and Microsoft will jointly develop cloud-native cybersecurity solutions. The aim is to protect the joint customer base even better and to create co-selling opportunities.

RWTH Aachen University is establishing the new German-Emirati Institute in Germany to promote scientific and economic exchange between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Federal Republic of Germany.

On July 1, 2021, the shareholders restructured the management of the Hima Group. The previous CEO Sankar Ramakrishnan left the company at the end of June.

Maxim Integrated Products helps reduce the size of Sick's LiDAR-based safety laser scanner 'microScan3 Core I/O' by 50% with software-configurable digital IO products.

Pepperl+Fuchs is expanding its product portfolio of ultrasonic sensors with the USi-safety ultrasonic sensor system.