Our colleagues at the UK publication Smart Machines and Factories have published an article explaining that simply passing an audit or achieving certification is not the same as proving that systems, people and processes can withstand a genuine outage or cyber incident.
The Machinery Regulations, along with the CRA (Cyber Resilience Act) will come into effect next year. The question is, are you ready? The CRA introduces mandatory cyber security requirements across the entire product lifecycle, from design and development through to maintenance and vulnerability handling.
The SPS exhibition will provide a multitude of exhibiting companies with experties in how engineering businesses can look beyond compliance to build genuine operational resilience. Phoenix Contact is one such company, fresh from running a series of workshops in the UK entitled Safe & Secure, which draws on the company's years of valuable experience. Seek advice on
- CRA (Cyber Resilience Act)
- CAF (Cyber Assessment Framework)
- Machinery Regulation
- IEC 62443
- Other areas, such as Surge Protection and Power Reliability, that complement these subjects.
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On the same theme, Rockwell Automation is collaborating with HS Automation to provide a structured roadmap which will identify and prioritise operational technology cybersecurity risks, supporting business continuity, modernisation and long-term operational resilience.
A case study from Italy shows how Indinvest LT, one of Italy’s leading manufacturers of aluminum billets and extrusions, is working with the two partners to strengthen the cybersecurity of its operational technology (OT) environment through a comprehensive cybersecurity risk assessment.
A cybersecurity risk assessment provides manufacturers with a structured evaluation of their operational technology environment to identify vulnerabilities, analyse potential threats, assess existing security controls and prioritise remediation activities. The process helps organisations establish a baseline understanding of cyber risk, create a roadmap for improvement, align cybersecurity investments with business objectives and support operational resilience.
"As our manufacturing environment continues to evolve, it is important that we maintain a clear understanding of potential cybersecurity risks across our operations," said Silvia Pellizzon, Indinvest LT's plant manager
This content was created in paid collaboration with the Newsletter Editors Andy Pye and Bob Dobson.
