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Why industrial cyber security is crucial for connected systems
ITQ helps companies to safeguard their machinery and plant against growing cyber risks. As systems become increasingly interconnected, the demands on security, stability and protection against attacks are rising. At the same time, regulatory requirements such as the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and the NIS2 Directive are imposing new obligations on manufacturers and operators.
What is crucial here is not merely the implementation of individual security measures, but a comprehensive security approach throughout the entire life cycle. From requirements analysis and system architecture through to software development and operation, this approach results in secure and manageable systems – particularly in the control and PLC environment.
Your benefits at a glance:
- Well-maintained and reliable machinery and plant in operation
- Compliance with regulatory requirements (CRA / NIS2)
- Reduced attack surfaces in networked systems
- Greater transparency regarding security risks
- Lower risk of system failures and security incidents
- Systems that can be managed and maintained in the long term
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Michael Enslin
ITQ Branch Manager, North Rhine-Westphalia
„The later security is taken into account, the greater the effort and risk.“
Security for networked industrial systems
In many organisations, increasing connectivity is giving rise to new security risks. The number and scope of interfaces are growing, systems are becoming more complex, and security requirements – particularly where IT and OT systems interact – are often not taken into account until it is too late.
This is precisely where cybersecurity comes in: security requirements are defined at an early stage and integrated into the architecture, software and processes. This helps to reduce risks and ensures that regulatory requirements such as the CRA and NIS2 are implemented in a structured manner.
Industrial Cybersecurity in the Engineering Process
Typical challenges within a company:
- Security requirements are only taken into account at a late stage
- Missing processes within the organisation
- Unclear implementation of regulatory requirements (CRA / NIS2)
- Increasing vulnerabilities due to interconnectedness
- Lack of transparency regarding security risks
Only through a structured approach to security can networked systems be secured in the long term.
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Services relating to industrial cyber security for industrial systems
ITQ supports companies in the analysis, design and implementation of cyber security measures for machinery and plant.
An overview of our services
- Analysis of cyber security risks in machinery and plant
- Carrying out gap analyses
- Setting up security infrastructures (e.g. PKI, vulnerability scans)
- Analysis of existing systems
- Securing and further developing existing systems
Technological expertise
- Security by design in systems development
- Secure software development and architectural concepts
- Securing PLCs and control systems (OT/IT)
- Network and System Architecture (Analysis and Design)
- Hardening (e.g. of embedded systems)
- From analysis to recommendation
Procedures for industrial cyber security projects
Securing industrial systems requires a structured approach. ITQ follows the ‘security by design’ approach, in which security requirements are integrated into system development at an early stage.
Project phases
Analysis of safety requirements
Identification of regulatory requirements and analysis of potential threats to the system.
Assessment of the system architecture
Analysis of the existing architecture with regard to potential security risks.
Development of a security concept
Definition of appropriate security mechanisms and protective measures for the system.
Integration of security mechanisms
Implementation of the defined security measures in the system architecture and software.
Review and continuous improvement
Regular assessment of security measures and adaptation to new requirements and threats.
Industrial Cybersecurity in Practice
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Further ITQ solutions
The services described form part of ITQ’s comprehensive service portfolio. ITQ combines technological expertise, a methodical approach and a deep understanding of processes to deliver sustainable solutions throughout the entire life cycle.
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