Cyber security in manufacturing

Productivity rises when machines and systems go digital and get connected. So does the likelihood of cyber attacks. No wonder, then, that new products have to satisfy ever more stringent cyber security requirements. Long-term business success hinges on companies’ ability to guard against cyber threats. This is not just about complying with new regulations such as the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and EU NIS 2; it is also about protecting the resilience of your and your customers’ networks. Let us accompany you on this journey. Opt for a pragmatic solution that suits your needs and is tailored to match your risks.

Illustration showing cyber security risks for manufacturers and operators as well as requirements of the new regulations CRA and NIS 2.

Connected systems – a cyber security challenge

Espionage, sabotage, extortion, and even physical damage – cyber crime comes in many guises. Attacks can shut down entire production lines or render digital products unusable on a wide scale – with serious financial consequences and reputational damage. Many companies have recognized these risks, but believe themselves in a false sense of security, as the cyber security experts at the Aachen-based Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology IPT show.

Go to the Fraunhofer IPT whitepaper

The EU updated its regulations and issued new directives to keep the mounting threat at bay and minimize risk. The NIS 2 directive and the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) apply to operators and manufacturers in the industrial sector. NIS 2 is to be transposed into national law as early as October of 2024. The CRA is due to follow this year and become binding from 2027.

The infographic on the EU Cyber Resilience Act and NIS 2 shows who is affected, for which products and sectors the directives are relevant and what penalties may be imposed.

EU regulations CRA and NIS 2 in detail

Designing and integrating CRA-compliant cyber security systems

NIS 2 – cyber security for hardened IT/OT operations

Our cyber security services – set up to tackle challenges in an efficient, pragmatic way

Count on us to support you with individual cyber security consulting and tailor-made cyber security solutions to implement regulations and efficiently protect your company against cyber threats. We take your individual requirements, technical constraints and legacy processes into account – from strategy and process consulting to risk analyses, concepts, software development and testing.