Emerson Process Management Integrates Achilles Testing Throughout Industrial Automation Product Portfolio
Wurldtech Security Technologies, a leading provider of cyber security testing and certification solutions for industrial automation industries, recently announced that Emerson Process Management has selected the Achilles Satellite platform for use in its product development life cycle that delivers best-of-breed security software to complement its world class automation systems.
Emerson adds Achilles to its established product development processes that continuously test for new software weaknesses and accelerate the identification, isolation and mitigation of vulnerabilities before they are deployed by end-user customers.
“Ethernet-enabled industrial networks and control systems are increasingly exposed to new cyber risks that can jeopardize process integrity and result in unnecessary downtime” stated Bob Huba, Product Manager for Emerson. “Achilles has proven to be the most effective platform in the market at identifying and mitigating potential weaknesses and helps our development teams continuously improve product robustness and meet the cyber security expectations of our customers.”
As part of the agreement, Achilles testing will be integrated throughout Emerson’s product development lifecycle, as well as product upgrades and patches. As a result, Emerson’s end-user customers not only benefit from deploying resilient, high performance systems in the market, but also have confidence that their systems remain resistant to unexpected weaknesses, system downtime and cyber attacks on an on-going basis.
“Emerson is a global leader in the industrial automation industry with a track record of building innovative, high performance control systems that consistently meet the demands of operator customers,” said Tyler Williams, CEO and President of Wurldtech Security Technologies “This deal marks a significant validation of our business model and we are extremely pleased that Achilles will play a key role in helping their development teams to continuously improve the security posture of their products and accelerate the market introduction of new devices and features.”
Developed specifically to address cyber security challenges unique to the industrial automation industry, Achilles has claimed the leadership mantle as the trusted solution for diagnosing and remediating vulnerabilities in SCADA and process control systems. With access to the industry’s most comprehensive database of control system vulnerabilities, users of Achilles are provided with the latest intelligence on device vulnerabilities and attack grammars to ensure remediation efforts are effective and swift. Aligned to emerging security standards such as ISA SP99, Achilles is now widely deployed amongst global operators, systems integrators and vendors who supply and manage critical infrastructure in sectors such as power, energy, water, telecommunications, manufacturing, as well as military and intelligence.
About Emerson Process Management
Emerson Process Management (www.emersonprocess.com), an Emerson business, is a leader in helping businesses automate their production, processing and distribution in the power, water and wastewater treatment, chemical, oil and gas, refining, pulp and paper, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and other industries.
Emerson's Power & Water Solutions division (www.emersonprocess-powerwater.com) is a global supplier of advanced distributed process control and information systems. The Pittsburgh-based company is a recognized leader in developing plant-wide process control solutions for the power generation, water treatment and wastewater treatment industries. Power & Water Solutions plays a key role in the Emerson mission of combining superior products and technology with industry-specific engineering, consulting, project management and maintenance services.
Emerson brands include PlantWeb, Ovation; SmartProcess; Fisher; MicroMotion; Rosemount; Mobrey, Daniel, Bristol, DeltaV; and AMS Suite.
About Emerson
Emerson, based in St. Louis, is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative solutions to customers through its network power, process management, industrial automation, climate technologies, and appliance and tools businesses. Sales in fiscal 2006 were $20.1B. For more information, visit www.GoToEmerson.com.
About Wurldtech Security Technologies
Wurldtech Security Technologies, headquartered in Vancouver, BC, Canada, is a leading provider of cyber-risk and compliance management solutions for industrial automation industries worldwide. Wurldtech has a proven track record in recognizing and responding to cyber-security threats; developed the industry’s first available controller certification program; and has certified the largest number of products from global suppliers of the systems used in today’s critical infrastructures. Wurldtech is committed to delivering breakthrough products and services that help protect global critical infrastructure and address the security needs of major industrial organizations and government agencies worldwide.
SOURCE: Emerson Process Management, Power & Water Solutions