Cybersecurity risk assessment and standards Industrial Cyber‑Physical Systems (ICPS) and their Operational Technology (OT) software are moving from best practice to clear regulatory duties in cybersecurity risk assessment. The EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) will require documented, lifecycle‑oriented cybersecurity risk…
Modern machines are often described as “safe by design.” And on paper, they usually are.What the upcoming prEN 50742 adds is a missing but increasingly important layer: how to keep those carefully engineered safety functions effective when software, parameters, and…
Once seen as toys for hobbyists, drones have quietly graduated to full-time industrial jobs: scanning pallets, ferrying parts, and feeding factory data systems. However, in the year 2025 for example, Germany logged a surge in unauthorized drone flights, including 35…
In Operational Technology (OT), cybersecurity is not just about firewalls or intrusion detection, it’s about ensuring that critical systems such as safety components, PLCs, HMIs, and industrial networks remain safe and reliable, even under attack. These systems often run on…
We all have experienced the pressure of being under examination at some point. Whether it was during a school test or a driving license exam, the feeling is the same: you’ve prepared for days, weeks, and now you’re under the scrutiny of someone who will decide whether you pass or fail. It is not an experience we seek out every day, but once you pass the exam, the feeling of joy and accomplishment is undeniable.
Introduction We continue to keep sharp eyes on Cybersecurity. The Cybersecurity topic continues to evolve, particularly with the introduction of the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and the updated Machinery Regulation. Recently, our colleague Christopher attended the Security unter Kontrolle Conference,…
We have updated our training offer, with the new training room. You have now the possibility to create customized trainings for functional safety and cybersecurity as well as book training sessions directly online: Feel free to contact us for more…