The French company Orange Cyberdefense and Weidmüller, the international specialist in electronics and connectivity based in Detmold, announced their strategic partnership in cybersecurity consulting at the Smart Production Solutions (SPS) 2024 trade fair. The aim of the partnership is to give manufacturing companies easier access to comprehensive cybersecurity consulting services.
The increasing convergence of information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) is opening up new opportunities for the manufacturing industry. Analysing machine data makes it possible to implement advanced applications such as machine learning, condition monitoring and predictive maintenance. These innovations enable companies to increase the efficiency of their production processes while also reducing costs.
However, increasing connectivity at production level is also creating new challenges. Formerly isolated OT systems are increasingly being linked to IT infrastructure, bringing cybersecurity ever more sharply into focus. As a result of this development, there is a growing need for protective measures to ensure the security of production environments. Legal requirements such as the NIS2 Directive and the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) require companies to protect their IT and OT networks more effectively and to harden their products against attacks.
Under the guiding principle “Enabler from data to value”, Weidmüller supports its customers in implementing innovative solutions. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of hardware and software solutions for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and automation technology. To provide its customers the best possible support in the field of cybersecurity as well, Weidmüller is entering into a strategic partnership with Orange Cyberdefense. This cooperation expands the existing portfolio to include security consulting for machines and corporate IT/OT infrastructure.
As a member of Weidmüller’s partner network, Orange Cyberdefense supports customers in implementing security measures for their machines or production systems and offers comprehensive consulting on security lifecycle management. In addition, Orange Cyberdefense offers continuous 24/7 monitoring of systems and facilities through its Security Operations Centers (SOCs).
Orange Cyberdefense is the cybersecurity business unit of the Orange Group, offering consulting, solutions and services for companies around the world. As Europe’s leading security provider, Orange Cyberdefense is committed to protecting freedom and building a safer digital society.
Orange Cyberdefense specialises in threat intelligence and offers unrivalled access to current and emerging threats. With more than 25 years of experience in information security, more than 250 researchers and analysts and 18 SOCs located around the world, Orange Cyberdefense provides global protection with local expertise.
Through its partnership with Orange Cyberdefense, Weidmüller is expanding its IIoT partner network to include an essential partner in the field of cybersecurity. Together, the companies aim to support the manufacturing industry in securing its production environments while ensuring compliance with legal requirements such as the EU NIS2 Directive, the Cyber Resilience Act and the EU Machinery Regulation.
