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News Release from: Industrial Defender | Subject: Industrial Defender Watch
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 30 October 2003
Invensys to utilise Verano security
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Invensys partnership with Verano will help minimise cyber-security threats for I/A series system users:Invensys have agreed to jointly market the Verano Industrial Defender Watch
Invensys partnership with Verano will help minimise cyber-security threats for I/A series system users Invensys, a global leader in production management solutions, and Verano, the leading provider of cyber-security management and control solutions for mission-critical industrial operations, have agreed to jointly market the Verano Industrial Defender Watch
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 26 Sep 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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Invensys will resell, implement and support Industrial Defender Watch, as part of a comprehensive industrial security solution for I/A Series system users.
Verano Industrial Defender Watch is designed to consolidate the monitoring and detection of potential security breaches to the control network, including control system applications, servers, firewalls, as well as other security devices.
It will play a key role in Invensys comprehensive security solution for I/A Series systems.
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"Verano Industrial Defender Watch is unique in that it offers the only available real-time security monitoring technology specifically designed for mission-critical industrial control systems," said John Eva, vice president/general manager customer service and support at Invensys Process Systems.
"The design of our I/A Series system provides a high degree of inherent protection against external threats," Eva added.
"The utilisation of the Verano best-in-class control system security technology, other security products and Invensys-provided management and technology services, will help to further minimize the potential cyber-security threats to mission-critical I/A Series applications".
Until now, mission-critical industries, including power generation, energy distribution, water treatment, process control, waste handling and mass transit systems, have not benefited from a comprehensive industrial control system security monitoring and control solution.
Initial steps have been undertaken to deploy commercially available off-the-shelf enterprise security solutions offering a first line of defence.
However, a comprehensive solution must include a variety of isolation technologies combined with monitoring and notification systems.
Failure to deploy suitable technology that serves the function of monitoring, detection and notification of security events, leave plant personnel unaware of compromises that can jeopardise the availability and reliability of their systems and assets.
"Working with Invensys represents a global opportunity for joint deployment of best-in-class industrial cyber-security management solutions specifically addressing increasing concerns over the vulnerabilities and business impact of compromised industrial control systems," said Brian Ahern, president and CEO of Verano.
"Recent publicised events, coupled with pending compliance requirements in all mission-critical industries, are driving the immediate need for comprehensive security solutions, including real-time security management solutions for the industrial control environment".
For further information, contact your Invensys or Verano representative.
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