Industries
The same problem in many industries
In most of the industries we work with, the problem looks the same. The equipment stays in use for many years. Vendors need to reach it. And it is hard to rebuild the network while operations are running.
Energy
Sites for electricity, heating and water are often spread out. Many are connected through shared networks or the internet.
Manufacturing
A factory often has machines from many different vendors. At the same time, production must not stop.
Machine builders
You deliver machines with control systems. The customer's IT and OT require sign-in, logs and no open ports.
Life science
Laboratories and production use validated equipment. Every change to the equipment has to be checked and approved again.
Real estate
Buildings have control systems for heating, ventilation, lifts and access control. Many different vendors need to reach them.
Grocery retail
The store's refrigeration, ventilation and cameras are connected. The refrigeration contractor and other vendors need to reach them remotely.
Video surveillance
Cameras are often installed in large numbers in places that are easy to reach. Many have weak passwords and software that is rarely updated.
Common ground
Four things these industries have in common
Long service life
Industrial equipment stays in use for many years. It rarely receives security updates as often as ordinary computers do.
Dependence on vendors
Often only the vendor can troubleshoot the equipment. So the vendor needs access.
Operations must not stop
Rebuilding the network or installing new software often means stopping operations. There is rarely time for that.
Legal and standards requirements
The Swedish Cybersecurity Act and the IEC 62443 standard set requirements for how you control access to your systems.
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