More than just compliance - our top 5 customer challenges

Change creates improvement - Why what often seems too bureaucratic to me is necessary

The EU Supply Chain Act, also known as the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD or CS3D), will fundamentally change the rules of the game for companies. The aim is to improve social and environmental standards in global supply chains and make companies more accountable.

Get there faster: Optimize FAT, SAT and recovery processes

The digitalization of the IT sector has been progressing for years, while OT is often neglected.

We have known for a long time --> IT and OT must grow together, but still be treated separately.

Why action must be taken NOW

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Interview 18.07.2023

Klaus Lussnig from Industrial Automation and Jens Bußjäger from Acht-Werk/IRMA SecurityAppliance

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A "never trust, always verify and set least privilege" approach to internal and external access to data and production control promises to be the basis for modular production. However, older devices, hardware and systems that have no mechanisms for protected connections predominate. Authentication, authorization or encryption of communication is not possible across the board.

There is a connection between coronavirus safety regulations and OT security - yes, there is!

"A security incident is considered significant if

(a) it has caused or is likely to cause serious disruption of services or financial loss to the

the organization concerned;

b) it has affected or may affect other natural or legal persons through significant material or

material or immaterial damage."

In the fall, NIS2 will become national law in Austria. This means that companies

from critical or essential industries are required to take care of their

cyber security. The management is also personally liable.

In today's manufacturing world, a comprehensive understanding of machines and production systems is essential.

This is not just about efficiency and cyber security, but also about the physical safety of people and machines as well as monitoring and optimizing the entire production environment.

Network and security - the growing importance of building automation

Over the last few months, we have had numerous discussions about the changes in the world of automation. One topic has emerged time and again: the growing importance of network security in the context of the OT level and the store floor - particularly in relation to building automation.