Cyber security services

Cyber threats are increasing, with serious consequences for companies and communities on a global level. Critical infrastructure like power transmission systemsare increasingly becoming the focus. Because information technology systems are the foundation of today's critical processes in most companies, they are at significant risk of being attacked by hackers or viruses. There can be serious consequences if these attacks result in data loss, theft of confidential data, or even a complete system failure. Even if the devices are not directly connected to the Internet, there are other possible risks such as manipulated IT devices or laptops from outside the station. Unauthorized changes to critical parameters and set-points, control commands, or device configurations can disrupt the power supply with serious, unforeseeable consequences for all participants in the power transmission chain. It's also of the utmost importance to understand that cyber security isn't a one-time task but rather an ongoing endeavor throughout the entire system's lifecycle in order to continuously fight new cyber threats.

To protect critical infrastructure, many governments around the world are imposing increasingly stringent cybersecurity regulations on transmission system operators.

Standardized cybersecurity certifications will help our customers to demonstrate the cybersecurity of their assets to regulators, insurers, investors and the public and simplifies proof of compliance with the respective regulatory requirements.

Siemens Energy is the only major supplier in the field of HVDC and FACTS solutions holding the IEC 62443 2-4 and 3-3 certificate for our reference architecture.

IEC 62443 is the leading international standard for the IT security for industrial communication networks. It provides a holistic security framework for Industrial Automation & Control Systems (IACS).

In order to support its customers in the face of the growing risk of cyber threats, Siemens Energy has developed a comprehensive cyber security service portfolio for HVDC and FACTS. The service portfolio comprises different steps to strive for cyber security. These services include the identification of cyber vulnerabilities; the protection of all systems from cyber threats, including a fast service response to cyber incidents, and finally consulting and awareness trainings.

Security patch management service is built up in three levels available to customers: a Bronze, Silver, and a Gold one. These levels build up on each other with the Silver one including the Bronze and the Gold service incorporating all three levels.

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If you’d like to learn more about what we can do to protect your HVDC or FACTS from cyber threats, please contact our Customer Support Center. Our experts look forward to answering all your questions about our cyber security services, and we’ll be pleased to provide you with comprehensive information.