Secure Industry 4.0
Traditional, relatively secure IT systems are increasingly being connected to industrial machines and equipment (OT). This Industry 4.0 enables companies, for example, to perform predictive maintenance or improve product quality. However, IT-OT systems are also becoming more vulnerable to attacks. A secure industrial sector is therefore an essential cornerstone for sustainable investment.
Safety for People and Machines
The increasing digitization and connectivity of production facilities pose complex challenges for industrial security today. Using sophisticated methods, cybercriminals are increasingly infiltrating industrial systems to steal sensitive data, tamper with products, or bring production to a standstill. At the same time, a shortage of skilled workers and limited resources are making it more difficult to secure industrial companies.
Integrating previously unconnected systems from historically evolved production environments
Integrating older, previously isolated systems into already networked production environments is complex. This is because these legacy systems often lack the necessary interfaces and security features. Therefore, a secure Industry 4.0 environment requires careful planning and specialized security concepts.
Outdated software and hardware with known vulnerabilities for attackers
Once industrial systems are up and running, they are often left unupdated for long periods to avoid downtime. As a result, many still rely on outdated software and hardware. Known security vulnerabilities are easy targets for attackers. Updating or replacing these components often involves significant effort.
Secure and effective communication between devices from different manufacturers
Different protocols and standards make it difficult to achieve seamless and secure integration of all components. This is particularly true when devices come from different manufacturers. Heterogeneous industrial environments require sophisticated security concepts and standards to ensure consistently encrypted and authenticated communication from the sensor to the actuator.
