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Cybersecurity for Rail Will get a Increase as Alstom and Airbus Defend Launch New Threat Evaluation Instruments
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Alstom, a distinguished title in sustainable mobility and the unique supplier of digital options uniquely designed for the rail trade, has teamed up with Airbus Defend, a subsidiary of Airbus specializing in cybersecurity, security, and sustainability providers. Collectively, they’re excited to disclose notable developments in strengthening cybersecurity for rail transport.
As a part of a world collaboration initiated by means of an settlement in September 2021, the 2 corporations have efficiently created and examined an intensive Threat Evaluation Methodology for Industrial Safety tailor-made particularly to the rail trade.
Eddy Thesee, Vice President of Digital & Cybersecurity at Alstom, emphasised the significance of this partnership in mild of accelerating world cyber threats: “In the context of rising cyber risks across all sectors, Alstom is committed to safeguarding rail assets of our customers. Our collaboration with Airbus Protect will ensure the continued success of green mobility worldwide.”
Julien Touzeau, Head of Cyber Consulting at Airbus Defend, added, “Innovating and collaborating across industries is part of the Airbus Protect DNA. As specialists in the cybersecurity of industrial systems and mobility solutions, we are proud to be working closely with Alstom, bringing our experience in the aeronautical sector to enhance the security of information systems in the rail sector.”
Constructing on the success of the pilot section, Alstom is about to roll out its new Threat Evaluation Methodology throughout its tasks, using Airbus Defend’s threat evaluation device, Fence. This device equips Alstom with a centralized threat database, facilitating the reuse of assessments between tasks whereas effectively managing information bases and permissions.
This streamlined methodology permits Alstom to satisfy buyer necessities successfully by aligning with the EBIOS RM threat administration framework, IEC 62443 worldwide requirements, and the CLC/TS 50701 technical specification, enhancing consistency in threat assessments all through the group.
Alstom is actively incorporating sturdy cybersecurity measures in railway tasks worldwide, addressing all market segments. This holistic cybersecurity technique ensures the safety of each new and present methods and options.
By leveraging digitalization, Alstom continues to pioneer sustainable, energy-efficient, and cost-effective transport options that decrease operational prices and enhance capability. With a broad vary of cutting-edge, environment friendly, and dependable digital options, Alstom additional strengthens its management place inside the digital transport ecosystem.
The companions will formally showcase these accomplishments and supply priceless insights at InnoTrans 2024, scheduled for 11:00 AM on twenty fifth September on the Alstom sales space, situated in Corridor 3.2.
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EBIOS RM – A structured methodology designed for assessing and managing safety dangers, enjoying a key function within the French authorities’s general safety technique.
IEC 62443 – A complete sequence of requirements outlining the mandatory necessities and processes for establishing and sustaining safe industrial automation and management methods (IACS).
CLC/TS 50701 – A technical specification that units forth suggestions and necessities for enhancing cybersecurity within the railway sector. It has been proposed to the IEC for adoption as a world customary and is presently being developed beneath the title IEC 63452.
