HMS Networks guides industry through evolving cybersecurity regulations
The rise of cyber threats in industrial automation and a rapidly changing regulatory landscape are impacting operational strategies and product usage. HMS Networks offers guidance on compliance.
HMS Networks navigates complex cybersecurity regulations for industrial environments
As cyber threats against industrial automation escalate and the regulatory environment evolves, HMS Networks, a global player in industrial automation and Industrial IoT solutions, has issued guidance to help companies manage new cybersecurity regulations and standards.
Thomas Vasen, Business Development Manager Network Security for Anybus at HMS Networks, highlights the divergence in approaches, with regions like the EU developing mandatory legislation and the US focusing on best practices, yet all aiming for more secure operational infrastructures.
Tailored standards for industrial needs The regulations and standards are categorized into information technology (IT) focused information security and operational technology (OT) focused standards for ensuring machinery and critical infrastructure uptime. HMS Networks assists companies in identifying and adhering to pertinent requirements for both.
Examples include the EU's NIS2 Directive, mandating executive education and attack response plans, and the EU Cyber Resilience Act, imposing security requirements on all software and connected devices, including Software Bill of Materials (SBOM). Compliance with frameworks like the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and its OT-specific counterpart, NIST SP 800-82r3, is also crucial.
Ensuring operational continuity and security HMS Networks supports businesses in meeting these continuously evolving compliance demands, while providing solutions that ensure operational continuity and robust security. This involves integrating products and systems that meet the latest security mandates, helping organizations avoid significant penalties for non-compliance.