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Yokogawa Electric Corporation

IA System Security Solutions

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Industrial Automation (IA) systems have evolved from proprietary, closed systems. The adoption of open technology coupled with the interconnection of IA and business networks to share data is now commonplace. This has led to an increasing number of attacks directed specifically at IA systems. These attacks are both against the IA system itself and information generated by and stored by these systems, particularly confidential and proprietary information.


Anomalies caused by incidents

Incidents related to cyber security of the IA system have been on the rise annually since 2000. According to the statistical information, the anomalies caused by the incidents are not only system failures (e.g. loss of operation or control) but also injury and loss of life. This clearly shows that the IA system has a very significant influence on its environment. Therefore, it is more important than ever to reduce risks.

Chart-1 Anomalies caused by incidents

Chart-2 Cost of damages suffered at the occurrence of incidents

Cost of damages suffered at the occurrence of incidents

This graph indicates the cost of damages that companies have suffered due to incidents. However it is difficult to calculate the exact cost of damages caused by incidents. Even if it is calculated, as many companies do not want to disclose the cost of damages, the graph does not contain them. Despite this background, as many as 19 incidents reportedly caused more than one million dollars worth of damage. Furthermore, the report said that in 11 incidents, the damage cost exceeded 10 million dollars.


The time when we stick with the same established control system is ending now.

Yokogawa has been tackling cyber security issues over a period of time. We can offer services to assess and mitigate the risks in IA systems and where they interconnect to third party networks.

To our customers who wish to take one more step to assess and reduce their risk, we would like to provide a sense of reassurance as if medical staff were always nearby for you. Yokogawa can provide you with this service for cyber security.

Lifecycle-left Yokogawa Security Lifecycle Lifecycle-right
Risk Communication Conducting simple security survey with short questionnaires and providing free technical study sessions for cyber security.
Incident Response Support Providing quick support to help customers to recovery from a cyber security incident.
Security Countermeasures Providing security solutions to build a comprehensive cyber security strategy, such as security patch and anti-virus management.
Security Training for Customers Offering technical training to help customers in the operation of security countermeasures and overall cyber security awareness.
"Risk Communication" Introductory checkup available!

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