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Emerson Selects Wurldtech to improve security of Ovation control system

  • November 23, 2008
  • Emerson
  • News

Summary

November 23, 2008 - Wurldtech Security Technologies announced that Emerson’s Power & Water Solution division selected the Achilles Satellite Security Assurance Platform to enhance internal robustness testing best practices for its Ovation control system; demonstrating Emerson’s commitment to providing their customers with safe, secure and reliable control solutions.By integrating Achilles into established product development processes, Emerson and other global equipment manufacturers of IP-based systems are reducing business risk for their customers by proactively identifying, isolating and remediating vulnerabilities in process automation and control systems before they are deployed; minimizing downtime and improving the overall security, availability and integrity of global critical infrastructure. ”Security and robustness testing is an important element of our product development process and enables our world-class development team to continuously enhance the overall quality of our automation portfolio,” said Carl Staab, Manager Network & Systems Security for Emerson’s Power & Water Solutions division. "To ensure our global customer base receives the highest level of on-going security assurance we selected Achilles to validate system performance under real-world conditions and improve the security and reliability of our customer’s operations.” 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 known and unknown vulnerabilities in SCADA and process control systems and 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. “Global process automation vendors are continually looking for solutions to improve the security posture of their products and are rapidly adopting expert cyber-security testing as a crucial component of the development lifecycle,” said Tyler Williams, CEO and President of Wurldtech Security Technologies, Inc. “We are pleased to add Emerson to our growing list of control system manufacturers who have chosen to leverage our Achilles technology to diagnose, mitigate and manage cyber security risk from design through deployment.”About Emerson Process ManagementEmerson Process Management, 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 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; Scenario; SmartProcess; Fisher; Micro Motion; Rosemount; Daniel; Bristol; DeltaV; and AMS Suite. About EmersonEmerson (NYSE: EMR), based in St. Louis, Missouri (USA), is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to create innovative solutions for customers through its network power, process management, industrial automation, climate technologies, and appliance and tools businesses. Sales in fiscal 2008 were $24.8 billion. About Wurldtech Security Technologies, Inc.Wurldtech Security Technologies, headquartered inVancouver, 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. Learn More

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