Siemens Expands Collaboration with Intel Security for Industrial Security Solutions

Siemens and Intel Security are expanding their collaboration to help protect industrial automation systems from increased cyberthreats. Siemens' experts leverage Intel Security solutions, such as anti-virus software, whitelisting, and SIEM within the framework of plant security services. These tools are designed to help detect security incidents promptly, enabling Siemens' experts to notify plant operators without undue delay and allowing them to implement countermeasures. The two companies are coupling their expertise in the area of industrial automation and cybersecurity to provide industrial plants with products and services designed to help minimize cyberrisks, while increasing system availability.

Keywords: Industrial Automation Systems, Cyberthreats, Plant Security, Cybersecurity, ARC Advisory Group.