HOUSTON, April 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Honeywell
(NYSE:HON) Process Solutions (HPS) today launched the first digital
dashboard designed to proactively monitor, measure and manage cyber
security risk for control systems for refineries, power plants and
other automated production sites throughout the world that are at
increasing risk of cyber attacks.
The Honeywell Industrial Cyber Security Risk Manager, is
designed to simplify the task of identifying areas of cyber
security risk, providing real-time visibility, understanding and
decision support required for action. It monitors and measures
cyber security risk in multi-vendor industrial environments.
The threat of cyber attacks on industrial targets is a major
concern according to a global survey on cyber security conducted by
Ipsos Public Affairs in September
2014 on behalf of Honeywell. More than 5,000 adults in 10
countries were surveyed about the threat of cyber attacks on
critical industries in their countries. Three quarters of
respondents said they were fearful that cyber criminals could hack
into and control major sectors and elements of the economy.
Two-thirds of those surveyed thought that the oil and gas,
chemicals and power industries were particularly vulnerable to
cyber attacks.
"Industrial processors are increasingly challenged to understand
their cyber security risks," said Jeff
Zindel, global business leader Cyber Security, HPS. "And
many times, they don't know what to do with the data they are
provided or what to do if an incident occurs. Risk Manager changes
that. It gives guidance on the potential impact of threats and
vulnerabilities as well as possible resolutions, making it easier
to manage cyber security risks."
Risk Manager uses advanced technologies that translate complex
cyber security indicators into clear measurements and key
performance indicators (KPI), and provides essential information
through an easy-to-use interface. The intuitive workflow allows
users to create customized risk notification alerts and perform
detailed threat and vulnerability analysis so they can focus on
managing risks that are most important for reliable plant
operations.
"Industrial facilities have clearly become targets for cyber
attacks. Safety and operational continuity demand a clear
understanding of these serious, dynamic risks and a program to
ensure that they remain within acceptable levels. While most
organizations recognize this need, operational people often lack
the expertise to properly assess and manage cyber risks," said
Sid Snitkin, vice president, ARC
Advisory Group. "So, we applaud Honeywell's development of the
Industrial Cyber Security Risk Manager. From what we've seen, it is
a comprehensive, yet understandable, solution that should meet the
needs of operational, automation, and manufacturing IT
personnel."
"With Risk Manager, industrial customers don't need to be cyber
security experts," said Zindel. "The easy-to-use interface allows
users to prioritize and focus efforts on managing risks that are
most important for reliable plant operations, protecting against
vulnerabilities and threats such as insecure network and system
configurations, rogue devices, intrusion attempts, malware, and the
list goes on."
Honeywell has included proprietary cyber protection software for
more than10 years with its leading process automation solutions
including Experion process controls, which are used at industrial
sites such as refineries, chemical plants, gas processing units,
power plants, mines and mills around the world. During that time,
the Honeywell Industrial Cyber Security group has delivered more
than 1,000 industrial cyber security projects globally.
Risk Manager monitors plant assets within and across all
security zones of a plant, including third-party systems. By
understanding security zones, Risk Manager is aligned with ISA
62443 and is able to calculate accurate risk scores. Risk Manager's
real-time measurement of risk is in line with industry standard
risk management methodologies so that risk scores can be used
consistently and accurately throughout a corporation's risk and
governance efforts. Risk Manager is the latest addition to
Honeywell's end-to-end portfolio of professional and managed
services for industrial environments.
For further details on Honeywell's industrial cyber security
solutions, visit www.becybersecure.com
Honeywell Process Solutions (www.honeywellprocess.com) is a
pioneer in automation control, instrumentation and services for the
oil and gas; refining; pulp and paper; industrial power generation;
chemicals and petrochemicals; biofuels; life sciences; and metals,
minerals and mining industries. Process Solutions is part of
Honeywell's Performance Materials and Technologies strategic
business group, which also includes UOP, a leading international
supplier and licensor of process technology, catalysts, adsorbents,
equipment, and consulting services to the petroleum refining,
petrochemical, and gas processing industries.
Honeywell (www.honeywell.com) is a Fortune 100 diversified
technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide
with aerospace products and services; control technologies for
buildings, homes, and industry; turbochargers; and performance
materials. For more news and information on Honeywell, please visit
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