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RunSafe Enhances Security and ROI for an Industrial Automation Leader Deploying HMI Products
A leader in industrial automation deployed around the world sought to transition its Human-Machine Interface (HMI) products to embedded Linux to improve security. By partnering with RunSafe, they aimed to reduce the attack surface of 850 identified vulnerabilities without altering product functionality.
Since HMI products are the most commonly attacked OT network devices and because the company’s new models contained a new operating system, RunSafe deployed code protection to dramatically reduce the attack surface by 70% protecting software in very difficult to update facilities within critical infrastructure. This transition not only provided future-proofing but also increased the resilience of customer infrastructure.
The Challenge
This industrial automation leader had significant security challenges with their existing HMI products. The transition to embedded Linux revealed many vulnerabilities that needed addressing. It was crucial to enhance security without changing the functionality of the HMI products. Ensuring long-term security and resilience against emerging threats was paramount, as was achieving significant ROI and operational savings while improving security.
The Solution
This industrial automation leader integrated RunSafe’s software into their HMI products built on embedded Linux. RunSafe automated the hardening process, mitigating identified vulnerabilities and significantly reducing the attack surface without altering product functionality. This seamless integration provided robust protection and future-proofing against zero-day vulnerabilities.
Industry
Industrial Automation
Key Features
• Automated mitigation
• Reduced attack surface
• Seamless integration with an embedded
Linux environment
• Future proof from zero day
The Results
Enhanced security
Automated mitigation of 850 vulnerabilities significantly improved the security of HMI products.
Operational savings
Calculated significant ROI and operational savings.
Resilience and future-proofing
Increased resilience of customer infrastructure with robust protection against zero-day vulnerabilities.
Preserved functionality
Security enhancements were applied without any change in product functionality, ensuring seamless operation.
About the Customer
This company is a global leader in energy management and automation, offering solutions that drive digital transformation in homes, buildings, data centers, infrastructure, and industries. With a focus on sustainability and efficiency, they empower customers to make the most of their energy and resources.