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Endress+Hauser meets highest cyber security standard

easurement instruments and components from Endress+Hauser Stringent requirements for automation technology
Mmake certain that numerous process engineering systems around By aligning the processes with IEC 62443-4-1, among other things
the world operate securely and reliably. For industrial plants and Industrial Endress+Hauser ensures that products are developed from the beginning
Internet of Things (IIoT) environments, cybersecurity is becoming a growing with all security requirements in mind and that the components it delivers
focus. With networking and connectivity becoming increasingly prevalent, pose no risks. Added to that are other measures such as code analyses and
it’s imperative that companies protect their production systems and reviews, penetration tests and the installation of security updates. A total
automation technology from unauthorized access. of eight different areas define what a secure product development process
To optimally protect its customers’ production systems, should look like:
Endress+Hauser lays the foundation for secure operation as early as the
planning and development phases of its products and services. In March, • Security management
TÜV Rheinland, one of the world’s leading testing service providers, issued • Security requirements specification
a certification in line with the IEC 62443-4-1 norm confirming that this • Secure design guidelines
product development process, as well as the product life cycle, meets the • Secure implementation guidelines
highest international standards. • Verification and validation of security properties
“This is a testament to the quality of our work, which we are • Vulnerabilities management
extremely pleased about,” says Mirko Brcic, Product Security Officer • Creation and publication of security updates
at Endress+Hauser. “In light of ongoing technical advances – you only have • Security product documentation
to think about the advanced physical layer or IIoT products – for us it’s
very important that we not only accelerate digitalization but continue to Strong capacity for innovation
safeguard the security of our instruments and software at the same pace.” “With IEC 62443-4-1, a proven certification standard in industrial
automation, we ensure that all employees involved in these internal
processes are working at the same level of security. That allows us to lay
the cornerstone to be able to offer high-quality measurement, automation
and IIoT products for connected production environments, now and in the
future,” adds Mirko Brcic.
Endress+Hauser has a long tradition of investing in innovation. Last
year the IETF recommended for standardization the innovative CPace
security technology developed by Endress+Hauser, which provides
password-protected instrument access. Patent applications are regularly at
high levels as well. The Group currently boasts a portfolio of 8,900 patents
and patent filings. n

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Liquid connects Durban and Cape Town via inland fibre route

iquid Intelligent Technologies has successfully completed two key to improved digital services will also impact the education system in the
Ldigital corridors - NLD5 and NLD6, connecting Durban to Cape Town country as the government gears to empower more youth with digital skills
via the inland route. The completion of this fibre network will support the as newer vocations develop through the 4IR.
surging demand for high-speed internet as an increasing number of local Liquid recently culminated its extensive business transformation
businesses continue their digital transformation journeys. from being a telecommunications and digital services provider to a full
“The completion of these two digital corridors is another milestone one-stop-shop technology group. This expansion is one more step that
achieved as part of our ongoing investment into the South African reiterates Liquid’s commitment towards improving customer service and
economy. Liquid has been instrumental in the fruition of routes 1 through delivery of products towards the wholesale, enterprise and SMEs market in
to 8, providing a digital backbone that connects metropolitan cities like the country. n
Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban to more remote areas such as
Nelspruit, Bloemfontein, Ladysmith and Mthatha. This is also part of our
group’s continued focus on bringing world class digital services like Cloud,
Unified Communications, Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence
(AI) to local businesses in the public and private sectors,” said Deon Geyser,
CEO of Liquid Intelligent Technologies, South Africa.
Spanning over 1700 km, the near-unlimited capacity and greater
redundancy offered on these digital corridors will positively impact
numerous industries, especially educators and healthcare practitioners,
as they increase their reach to the remotest parts of the country. Access

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