comes to physical access of assets. This approach is applicable to both the end
user and the OEM themselves. In fact, OEMs have an extra responsibility as their products could potentially act as a bridge into a customer’s network. Again, this level of training can be achieved by working with a third-party to ensure the right level of expertise.
Products go into diverse networks. Just because an OEM is supplying one asset, doesn’t mean the network isn’t comprised ofmachines from other suppliers with a host of software services. Machine builders should seek software that doesn’t limit their asset but can easily integrate whether the facility uses legacy equipment or is a brand-new greenfield site, and whatever other vendor technologies they employ.
Machine builders are in a unique position. With the right software included in their product, OEMs can have an extensive history of their products in a variety of real-life deployments. This information goes beyond just expected usage patterns or cyber security concerns that were discussed in the design phase, this
shows the actual working of a machine in situ. From here, an OEM can assess different risks
and see how each component works as part of a network.Whatmay have worked and been secure in a test environment could show vulnerabilities when connected to a customer’s network. This is increasingly important as remote operating is becoming more commonplace. OEMs should always keep an eye on products
in the field and strictly regulate the components. There is also a level of servitisation that can be offered, creating even more value where the products are monitored after deployment. This essentially includes the OEM as an
active partner in the ecosystem of the end user for the lifecycle of the asset, regularly being updated with the latest in cyber security protection and directly responding to new threats as they happen. OEMs are at the forefront of technology.
They can be a driving force for the advancement of digital transformation by including the latest digital capabilities within their products and striving to make the most advanced piece of equipment. What is needed in this process is a cyber security expert, a third-party company, or bringing in specific expertise to the workforce. With this expertise
onboard, machine builders can demonstrate to customers how they are working to protect their data. And, in the event of a cyber-attack, they have the knowledge to deploy counter measures quickly to reduce the damage done. The final responsibility for cyber security will
always rest on the shoulders of the end user, but there is an opportunity here for OEMs – the opportunity to differentiate themselves in the competitive space by taking cyber security seriously and ensuring all products are deployed in a secure way. Cyber attacks are always changing and evolving, finding new ways to break into secure networks, steal data or worse, put people in danger. With real-time data analysis, the OEM can stay one step ahead of these attacks with an up to theminute record of how attacks are approaching networks, the components they are targeting, and most importantly how to stop them from happening in the future. An OEM with a robust cyber security strategy
understands that their products are on the metaphorical frontline, while operators and end users are ultimately responsible, the machine builder can help protect data and people through a variety of measures.
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