Wurldtech Labs Announces First Set of Achilles Certified™ Industrial Controllers.
Vancouver, BC May 15, 2007 - Wurldtech Labs, an independent division of Wurldtech Security Technologies, announced today the results of its initial round of Achilles™ Certification Testing.
The following six products earned The Achilles™ Level 1 Certification:
“As business and technology continue to drive control systems towards more common IT protocols, operating systems and connected networks, the types of threats and likelihood of attack from hackers grows exponentially. It is vital for companies operating critical infrastructure to know exactly which products can withstand the security risks associated with this constant evolution,” said Dale Peterson, of Digital Bond. “We commend Wurldtech for holding control systems vendors to a high standard and providing end-users with a more thorough understanding of their control systems security.”
“Wurldtech Labs’ Achilles™ Certification testing is the most comprehensive, real-world security testing of its kind,” notes Ernest Rakaczky, Director of Control System Security at Invensys Systems Canada Inc. “There is no doubt that Wurldtech has succeeded in providing an exceptional source of meaningful and independent security assurance for the industrial control system community. Achieving the Achilles™ certification is a compelling testament to our commitment to ensuring quality and security in our industrial automation products”
In conjunction with the completion of the initial round of the Industrial Controller certifications, Wurldtech Labs publicly released version Level 1 of the Achilles™ Certification Testing Criteria. Industrial Controllers products must meet every requirement in the criteria document in order to attain the Achilles™ Certification Mark. The Level 1 criteria document and the certification results for the six certified products are available for review from www.wurldtech.com
About Wurldtech Security Technologies:
Wurldtech™ Security Technologies, headquartered in Vancouver, BC, Canada, is a leading provider of SCADA security solutions, industrial automation security, and critical infrastructure protection. Wurldtech™ is committed to delivering breakthrough products and services that help protect global critical infrastructure and address the cyber security needs of major industrial organizations and government agencies worldwide. |
