Announcements

Emerson’s Smart Wireless Gateway Is Achilles Certified

October 04, 2010

Following on the heels of last week’s announcement regarding the successful certification of the MicroNet Plus from Woodward, the Wurldtech certification team announced this week the 24th industrial control system to be awarded the Achilles CertifiedTM designation for system robustness – The Smart Wireless Gateway from Fisher Rosemount.

This is the second system from Emerson Process Management to reach the internationally recognized benchmark for communications robustness and is the first system categorized under the ISA SP99 framework as a "network component" to be Achilles Certified™.

"From the start, security has been a top priority for Emerson Smart Wireless solutions. Incorporating the Achilles Satellite program into our product development process builds upon that foundation and shows our continued commitment to providing secure and reliable solutions."

Jeff Potter
Security and IT Integration Manager

As industrial networks become more open and connected, operators of process automation, control and optimization systems are increasingly exposed to emerging cyber threats that could jeopardize operational integrity. With the continuous nature of the industrial system lifecycle, vendors can play a critical role in improving the resilience of industrial networks by implementing cyber security best practices and product testing/certification in the development stage - Emerson has clearly stood out as a leader in this respect.

"Emerson has taken a leadership role with respect to industrial cyber security and is a member of a small group of major vendors who have made an organization-wide commitment to improving cyber throughout their product lines. Their efforts should be commended and ultimately recognized by end-users when making future purchasing decisions."

Kevin Yoo
Achilles Certification Program Lead

More information on the Achilles certification program can be found here.

Get more information on Emerson’s Smart Wireless Gateway.