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Moxa achieves IEC 62443-4-2 certification for industrial networking devices

Published on : Saturday 29-01-2022

Moxa achieves IEC 62443 standard security requirements to futureproof next-generation networking.

Taipei, Taiwan, January 2022 — Moxa Inc., a leader in industrial communications and networking, with a focus on securing industrial networks, is thrilled to announce that the company has obtained the world’s first IEC 62443-4-2 certification for industrial networking devices, as per the International Electrotechnical Commission for Electrical Equipment (IECEE) Certification Body Scheme. The certification is for one of the company’s next-generation networking solutions, EDS-4000/G4000 Series, due to hit the market in the upcoming March.

 
As recognised by IEC 62443-4-2 and IEC 62443-4-1 certifications, Moxa's solutions aim to unite networking and OT cybersecurity with layered defense-in-depth protection. Our solutions cover security-hardened networking devices based on the IEC 62443-4-2 cybersecurity standard, advanced IT and OT network segmentation with threat prevention, and tailored OT deep packet inspection (DPI) realising industrial intrusion prevention system (IPS). These offerings allow Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS) to be built with reliable end-to-end connectivity to provide robust hardware, as well as high-performance and dependable networks.

 
“When we pursued the certification of the IEC 62443 standards, the journey was transformational for Moxa,” said Samuel Chiu, general manager of Moxa Networking. “We demonstrated that security is part of the DNA of Moxa’s product and solution portfolios by complying with the internationally recognised standards related to the process and product requirements for the secure development of an IACS. This benefits our customers who must now utilise these solutions to enjoy undisrupted operations during every step of their digital transformation."

 
“Networking and cybersecurity have strong synergies in operations settings, yet they both must be purpose-built for OT environments. With the digital future and increased connectedness of operations, new industry requirements and standards will be put in place to ensure providers can keep up with these requirements,” said Jonathan Lang, research director of IDC with a focus on Worldwide IT/OT Convergence Strategies. “These specialised industry requirements can be overlooked by many IT cybersecurity solutions, and combining subject matter expertise and capabilities from operations is critical to ensure integrity of security systems.”
 

According to IDC’s Worldwide IT/OT Convergence 2022 Predictions, 75% of new operational applications deployed at the edge will leverage containerisation by 2024. This will enable a more open and composable architecture, which will be necessary for resilient operations.