Wabtec Corporation has achieved the IEC 62443-4-1 certification, marking a significant development in cybersecurity for Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS) products. The certification, issued by LCIE – Bureau Veritas, ensures enhanced security in product development across several industries, including rail, transit, mining, industrial, and marine.
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Wabtec Corporation (NYSE: WAB) announced that it achieved the IEC 62443-4-1 certification, a benchmark for cybersecurity development lifecycle processes used on Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS) products. The certification from LCIE – Bureau Veritas attests to Wabtec’s secure product development processes for customers in the rail, transit, mining, industrial, and marine industries.
Company’s Cybersecurity Program Supports well-defined Benchmarks:
- The certification process evaluated Wabtec’s product development and lifecycle management practices, confirming its implementation of structured cybersecurity measures.
- The company’s product cybersecurity program supports well-defined benchmarks throughout the development lifecycle.
- This standards-driven approach enables a common cybersecurity baseline for its products.
- Wabtec actively participates in industry and standards groups, like UNIFE and IEC Technical Committee 9/PT 63452, to support cybersecurity in digital rail innovation.
- This collaborative effort enables Wabtec products to meet evolving industry requirements.
- Wabtec’s product cybersecurity team focuses on secure design and engineering practices. The approach encompasses risk management, incident response, and supply chain risk evaluation.
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Mr. Larry Lowe, Wabtec’s Chief Product Security Officer said, “This milestone reflects our commitment to collaborating with operators within the industries we serve to strengthen cybersecurity.” After rigorous testing, we have demonstrated that our secure product development processes are in line with the highest international standards.
“In an era where digital technologies are pivotal, we are dedicated to integrating comprehensive cybersecurity measures into our product innovation processes and collaborating with our customers to build resilience in an efficient manner.”
This certification not only enhances Wabtec’s credibility but also positions it as a leader in cybersecurity, ready to meet the evolving demands of modern industries.
Source: Wabtec – Press Release | Image Credit: Wabtec
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