ABB’S AC800M achieves Achilles Level 1 Security Certification

Wurldtech Labs, an independent division of Wurldtech Security Technologies, a leading provider of cyber-security solutions to SCADA, process-control and mission-critical industries worldwide, today announced that the ABB AC800M industrial controller has been awarded the Achilles Level 1 Security Certification. ABB’s Achilles Level 1 Certification achievement enables the company to further differentiate their product from their competitors. By demonstrating AC800M’s compliance, ABB is effectively aligning their brand with one that places security as a corporate priority; while taking a proactive step towards security regulations and standards that are being set in today’s industrial automation industry.

"Control systems must meet very high requirements on security against cyber attacks," says Thomas Pauly, responsible for cyber security in System 800xA. "This requires meticulous development processes and advanced methods and tools for verification. Wurldtech’s Achilles plays an important role in how we achieve that." The Achilles Certification Program presents device manufactures such as ABB with an independently verified result from which to communicate their product security to customers, while providing the operators of control systems with the most complete, accurate, and trustworthy information possible on the security of their deployed products.

“Secure and robust process control networks are a key element to the safe and secure operation of some of the world’s most critical systems. Asset-owners and operators alike are looking for assurance that products they purchase meet stringent security, robustness and performance benchmarks," said Tyler Williams, CEO Wurldtech Security Technologies. "When operators select a controller such as the AC800M that has passed the rigorous testing of the Achilles Level 1 Certification, they can be confident the product will improve the safety and reliability of their operations."

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