Open Automation with WAGO
Encrypt Machine Data Securely with WAGO
Within automation, optimized manufacturing processes is the subject of many new business models in the context of digitalization. Regardless of whether machines are outsourced or communication occurs between multiple production facilities, it is inevitable that machine data no longer remains where it was generated – data leaves the factory along multiple paths.
Optimal Compliance with Security Requirements
Development Processes Certified per IEC 62443-4-1
In many sectors, IT security and cybersecurity are playing a more and more important role. This is especially true of critical infrastructure, failure of which would result in sustained supply bottlenecks or significantly disrupt public safety. Examples include systems in energy, water, wastewater and transport infrastructure industries, along with the financial sector and the food supply chain. In addition to the actual equipment and systems, buildings such as logistics centers and cold storage warehouses also need to be considered.
Cybersecurity Made by WAGO
For many years, machine data was only evaluated and used in the manufacturing facility in which it was generated. Thus, the risk of unauthorized data access was relatively low. Use of classic defense-in-depth measures ensured that machine data was well protected.
WAGO’s PFC100 and PFC200 Controllers encrypt information directly in the controller and subsequently transmit the data to the cloud via IPsec or OpenVPN. This ensures that machine data is optimally protected against unauthorized access.
Step-by-step to the solution:
- Previously: Data remained in the manufacturing hall.
- Digitization: Defense-in-depth carries risks.
- The solution: Data encryption happens in the controller.
White Paper: IT Security in Production Facilities
Cyber attacks on automation systems and critical infrastructure are increasing. How can companies protect effectively against cyber attacks?
Our white paper “IT Security in Production Facilities – An Introduction for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises” has answers. Read about how you can achieve optimal protection of your systems with an integrated approach with “defense in depth.”
The core content of the white paper includes:
- Standards that play a role in the area of IT security
- Ten point plan for protection against cyber attacks
- Requirements on future automation systems
Integrated Firewall Comes Standard in the PFC100 and PFC200
Increased networking has triggered rising concerns about IT security. Therefore, machine manufacturers and operators are intensifying their efforts to protect their own machine data.
WAGO’s PFC100 and PFC200 Controllers come with an integrated firewall that protects against unauthorized network access.
The benefits for you:
- Support for all relevant secure data exchange protocols: SNMP v3, SFTP, FTPS, HTTPS and SSH
- Other protocols supported: DHCP, DNS, FTP, TELNET and Modbus TCP/UDP
- Integrated firewall comes standard, with pre-configured rules for configuration of whitelisting/blacklisting or MAC filters
- Option of controller setup according to the requirements stated in the BDEW (Federal Association of Energy and Water Industries) white paper and the BSI-IT (Federal Office for Information Security) security catalog
Industrial Internet of Things
Digitalization
For Tomorrow's Industry
Our industrial world is being disrupted at an ever-accelerating rate. Digitalization, and the myriad transformative processes therein, continue to move apace as well. With solutions for cloud connectivity, IIoT and smart automation, WAGO has helped our partners shape the future while keeping a constant scrutinizing eye on current advances in cybersecurity and safety.
