The Pacific’s Industry division of Schneider Electric, a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has awarded its first-ever Cybersecurity Specialisation. The inaugural recipient is SAFEgroup Automation, a leading Australian provider of control system engineering services offering a wide range of best-in-class control system services that drive superior end-user outcomes.
The endorsement, only the third of its kind worldwide, is a testament to SAFEgroup Automation’s (SGA) outstanding technical expertise as well as its project execution capabilities that meet the stringent cybersecurity standards of Schneider Electric.
“In today’s interconnected world, the importance and concern surrounding cybersecurity is surging. Failing to implement effective cybersecurity measures leaves companies, and their sensitive data exposed to the evolving threats of hackers and sophisticated cyber threats,” said Carlos Urbano, Schneider Electric’s Vice President, Industry for the Pacific.
“At Schneider Electric, our cybersecurity standards are extremely rigorous, and our cybersecurity awards are not granted easily. This award marks the first of its kind in the Pacific region, and we want to congratulate SAFEgroup Automation on this outstanding achievement.”
SAFEgroup Automation is a Master Alliance Industrial System Integrator that has delivered Schneider Electric’s M580 automation platform through a cybersecurity framework, incorporating risk assessment and cybersecurity best practices. This involved conducting a gap analysis, integrating the framework with its existing systems, performing a risk assessment and mitigation, deploying security monitoring tools, and conducting employee training and awareness programs.
Like many organisations operating across a range of segments and industries, protecting OT infrastructure with cybersecurity measures is critical to ensure operations are uninterrupted and brand equity is maintained. Through the implementation of the M580 platform, SAFEgroup has achieved enhanced cybersecurity, compliance with relevant regulatory requirements, improved profitability, and, ultimately, peace of mind.
“At SAFEgroup Automation, we are committed to delivering high-quality projects with enhanced cybersecurity standards. We recognise the risk of becoming targets for cybercriminals is becoming increasingly greater as we become a digital world, so we couldn’t be prouder to have received such a well sought after accreditation.
“We recently worked with a large water utility to close cybersecurity gaps in their network, which were making them a possible target for cybercriminals. We provided the customer with comprehensive training and cybersecurity resources, including the deployment of cutting-edge solutions such as intrusion detection systems, firewalls, and advanced threat intelligence. This, in turn, bolstered the utility's resilience against potential cyber-attacks, safeguarding critical infrastructure and ensuring the continuous, secure delivery of water services to the community” added Aaron Mitchell, COO from SAFEgroup Automation.
In response to the growing importance surrounding cybersecurity, Schneider Electric is gearing up to release a new Alliance SI Partner program that will empower more of its partners to achieve excellence within the industry. This will include comprehensive training, cybersecurity resources, AVEVA software specialisations, and enablement.
