Schneider Electric Secures Industry-First Cybersecurity Certification for EcoStruxure IT and Enhances Firmware Management

Schneider Electric Secures Industry-First Cybersecurity Certification for EcoStruxure IT and Enhances Firmware Management

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric has become the first in the industry to achieve IEC 62443-4-2 Security Level 2 (SL2) cybersecurity certification for its EcoStruxure IT Network Management Card 3 (NMC3), enhancing protection for data center infrastructure. The certification, awarded by TÜV Rheinland, underscores the platform’s advanced encryption and resilience. Additionally, Schneider Electric introduced the EcoStruxure IT Secure NMC System Tool, streamlining firmware updates by making the process 90% faster, ensuring devices are protected with the latest security updates while reducing cybersecurity risks.

(PRESS RELEASE) RUEIL-MALMAISON, 7-Oct-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Schneider Electric has become the first in the industry to achieve the IEC 62443-4-2 Security Level 2 (SL2) cybersecurity certification for its EcoStruxure IT Network Management Card 3 (NMC3), marking a significant milestone in enhancing data center security. This certification, awarded by TÜV Rheinland, ensures that the NMC3 platform meets rigorous cybersecurity standards, providing robust protection for critical power and cooling infrastructure across data centers and distributed IT environments. The NMC3 platform is now recognized for its advanced encryption and resilience, offering a higher level of security than the previous SL1 certification.

This achievement highlights Schneider Electric’s commitment to leading in cybersecurity, especially in a world where cyber incidents are increasingly seen as a major business risk. The dual certification also includes ISASecure® Secure Development Lifecycle Assurance (SDLA) compliance, ensuring that Schneider Electric’s cybersecurity processes meet top industry standards.

The company has also introduced the EcoStruxure IT Secure NMC System Tool, which simplifies and accelerates the process of installing firmware updates, making it up to 90% faster. This tool helps ensure that connected devices are protected with the latest security updates, reducing the risk of vulnerabilities while keeping infrastructure compliant.

Kevin Brown, Senior Vice President for EcoStruxure IT at Schneider Electric, emphasized the importance of cybersecurity in IT infrastructure, noting that the company’s dual certification and new tools are designed to make cybersecurity management simpler and more efficient for customers.

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