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Monday, August 31, 2009
An Operator’s Guide to Requiring Achilles Certified Devices
Achilles Certification is a simple and effective method for an operator to improve their cyber security posture. By acquiring devices that have earned Achilles Certification, operators will be employing devices that have demonstrated a high level of network robustness, thereby increasing their cyber security and reducing the risk of unplanned downtime. However, although operators may know the benefits of certification, it is not up to them to get their devices certified; it is ultimately the device vendor’s decision whether or not to pursue certification. While the operator may not have the final say, the following approaches can be employed to ...
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Friday, August 21, 2009
An Introduction to Achilles Certification for Host-Based Devices
As I mentioned in an earlier post, in the weeks to come I will be describing the expansion of the Achilles Certification program. Let’s start this discussion today by talking about host-based device (HBD) certification. A host-based device is “a general purpose device running a general purpose operating system (eg Windows OS, Linux) capable of hosting one or more applications, data stores or functions.” An HBD is what the control engineer uses to interface with the DCS or SIS system (an embedded device in Wurldtech’s device taxonomy). Examples of HBDs are HMIs or engineering workstations.
The best way to describe ...
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Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Wurldtech Is Hiring
As many companies downsize and implement hiring freezes, Wurldtech is looking for talent. To ensure that we can continue to maintain our leadership position, realize our strong growth expectations and capitalize on the current expansion of the industrial cyber security market, Wurldtech is expanding operations and hiring for positions in many different areas and in many different countries. Current Job Openings Vulnerability Researchers (SCADA & Industrial Control Systems) Cyber Security Assessment Specialists Account Managers (Technical Sales) Senior Software Developers
If you are interested in joining our team, please visit our careers page and send your resumes to hr@wurldtech.com.
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Monday, August 17, 2009
Latest Version of Triconex Trident is Achilles Certified
We are pleased to announce the latest device to achieve Achilles Certification, Invensys Process System’s (IPS) Triconex Trident 2.1.0. What is notable about this latest certification is that this is the second time the Trident has received certification, as the Trident 2.0.1 was certified last year. The certification of a new version of a previously-certified device is an important step for our program, as it reinforces the notion that device robustness must continually be verified and that Achilles Certification is strictly tied to a device version. Let’s take a closer look at the implications of this extension for both vendors ...
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Friday, August 07, 2009
Wurldtech Founders Nominated For 2009 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year
This is a little late but last month, Wurldtech’s founders Tyler Williams and Dr. Nate Kube were both selected from a group of over 800 of Canada’s leading business executives as nominees for one of Canada’s most respected awards for entrepreneurship - The 2009 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year.
Finalists will be announced soon with the winner selected from across the Canada at the annual awards banquet in September, but just to be nominated is a big honor and achievement and the entire Wurldtech team wishes to congratulate them both.
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Thursday, August 06, 2009
A Trifecta Of Rational Cyber Security Discourse
In this months issue of Automation World, three articles touched on various elements of the industrial cyber security paradigm which we think are extremely important. I have briefly summarized each below and attached a link for your viewing pleasure.
First, Ted Angevaare, internationally-recognized industrial cyber security expert from Shell - and a strong supporter of Wurldtech - is profiled in an article regarding their recent cyber security initiatives. This is the first time a major end-user has publicly come forward with their pains and plans around cyber security. A refreshing and welcome perspective indeed. Just think about the progress we ...
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