In today’s interconnected world, where digital technologies are the foundation of industries, strong OT security is critical to safeguard against potentially devastating cyber-attacks. These attacks can lead to significant financial losses, with data breaches averaging $4.45 million. Beyond financial impact, companies also face reputational damage, intellectual property theft and rising insurance premiums, underscoring the urgent need for robust platforms and security measures.
The NIS2 Directive and the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) are EU regulations aimed at strengthening cybersecurity across the region. NIS2 imposes stricter security and reporting requirements for critical and essential services, while the upcoming CRA sets mandatory cybersecurity standards for products with digital elements, covering their design, development and maintenance. Together, these regulations are designed to protect the EU’s digital infrastructure and systems from rising cyber-attacks.
By selecting a trusted supplier that delivers secure products, companies can start at the component level, ensuring that the first element of the supply chain meets global security standards. Cybersecure computers that comply with the IEC 62443-4-2 (Device Level Security) standard provide a foundational building block for compliance with regulations such as NIS2 and CRA. IEC 62443 is a comprehensive security framework focused on securing industrial automation and control systems (IACS), making it a crucial benchmark for organizations aiming to enhance their cybersecurity posture.
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What is the difference between NIS2 and CRA?
The NIS2 Directive and the Cyber Resilience Act are EU regulations aimed at strengthening cyber security. NIS2 extends the original NIS Directive by introducing stricter security requirements and reporting obligations and will be translated into national laws by 17th October 2024. The upcoming Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) complements this approach by setting out specific cybersecurity requirements for products with digital elements and introducing mandatory requirements for their design, development and maintenance. Together, NIS2 and CRA are intended to ensure that digital infrastructures and integrated systems in the EU are protected against increasing cyber threats.
What is OT security?
OT security (Operational Technology Security) refers to the protection of systems and networks that are used to monitor and control industrial processes, devices and infrastructures. These systems can be found in various industries such as manufacturing, energy, transport and critical infrastructures.
Die OT-Umgebungen unterscheiden sich von IT-Sicherheit (Informationstechnologie), die hauptsächlich für die Verwaltung von Daten und Kommunikationsnetzwerken verantwortlich ist. Both are important components of Industry 4.0. OT systems control physical devices and processes and therefore have specific security requirements.
Find out more about IT/OT convergence here.
What is IEC 62443?
IEC 62443 is a comprehensive security framework from the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) that defines requirements and procedures for the protection of industrial automation and control systems (IACS) against cyber threats. It consists of several parts that cover various aspects of cyber security for industrial automation systems and is particularly important for protecting critical infrastructures. The IEC 62443-4-1 (process-related) and IEC 62443-4-2 (product-related) standards ensure that best security practices are followed throughout the product lifecycle.
