- ENISA published a guide on the security of IoT solutions in factory automation on November 19, 2018.
- The guide aims to improve the cyber security situation of Industry 4.0 organizations.
- Recommended measures are aimed at industrial IoT operators and manufacturers and serve as a verifiable checklist.
- The aim is to promote EU-wide cooperation and raise awareness of threats with a focus on “Security for Safety”.
The European Union Agency For Network and Information Security (ENISA) is based on the ENISA Regulation and is tasked, among other things, with supporting EU bodies in policy measures in the area of network and information security. As of November 19, 2018, it has published a guideline on security at the Use of Internet of Things solutions in the context of manufacturing automation published. It states in this regard:
The guidelines and security measures listed in this study aim at improving the cybersecurity posture of Industry 4.0 organizations that have adopted or plan to adopt Industrial IoT devices and solutions that enhance automation in industrial operations. These security measures apply to a wide audience spanning Industrial IoT operators and manufacturers/vendors, which can utilise these measures and recommendations as a checklist against which to examine their Industry 4.0 security solutions.
The aim of the study is to serve as a reference point to promote collaboration on Industry 4.0 and Industrial IoT security across the European Union and raise awareness of the relevant threats and risks with a focus on “security for safety”.
The guide is available on the ENISA website.