The number of connected devices continues to increase. This growth is driven by several axes, including, in particular:
This growth also raises many questions, including that of security. Specialized associations have emerged and now draw the attention of users, both private and institutional, to the risks posed by an unsecured connected object. The latest report published by the organization Digital.Security is not very complimentary. Among the vulnerabilities frequently encountered, we find the use of default secrets (username and password), the use of unsecured communication protocols as well as data storage.
If these vulnerabilities offer attackers the possibility of manipulating a connected object and its data, the compromise of support servers often allows control of all connected solutions deployed by a manufacturer.
Therefore, HMS develops the Ewon solutions in compliance with the ISO 27001 standard. Through this certification, we, as an organization, demonstrate our desire to offer highly secure products.
As a matter of fact, ISO/IEC 27001 is one of the best-known standards in the IT sector. It provides requirements for an information security management system (ISMS) which allows us to implement the following actions.
In May 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) entered into force. Considerable changes had to be made to many systems to guarantee the protection of personal data. Given its strict framework, ISO 27001 certification has enabled us to comply with this new legislation quickly.
The latest report published by the CNIL in France emphasizes that each year, 46% of IT security incidents affecting businesses are caused by the employees of the companies concerned. The ISO 27001 standard raises awareness of the risks associated with cyber attacks. Per the precepts of this certification, our employees are regularly audited and must follow a training program. Both these actions are additional proofs of our commitment to developing secure solutions.
Cyber security is more than just setting up a firewall. It corresponds to a state of mind. It must combine both protective and reactive measures. Security is a delicate marriage between people, processes and technologies. The ISO 27001 standard guarantees this state of mind which allows Ewon to offer you ever safer products without hampering their ease of use.
Once again, security is nothing if it does not relate to the most critical processes of an organization. It is imperative to protect your assets effectively. An objective that remains within our grasp through the adoption of sound risk governance. To achieve this, our organization must uniformly assess each risk and balance them effectively. The 27001 standard requires the implementation of quantitative and qualitative risk assessment and treatment systems.
At Ewon by HMS Networks, we swear by two words: "Easy & Secure". Our industrial connectivity experts must find and maintain the right balance between security and ease of use, between protection and productivity. A balance that you should be able to take full advantage of when using our solutions.
By choosing Ewon, you are choosing a highly secure solution. Whether it's remote access or data collection, Talk2m allows you to achieve your key strategic goals without compromising on security. The ISO 27001 standard acts as a guarantee, drastically reducing the risks linked to the connectivity of your machines.
Have you ever tried to quantify the economic impact of the unavailability in minutes, hours or even days of a critical machine on a production line? Unavailability which is often linked to improper handling on site. Our solutions drastically reduce this risk. And since they are ISO 27001 certified, they maintain a positive balance between this type of incident and the dangers linked to connectivity.
By opting for HMS and its Ewon brand, you offer more than a connectivity solution. You provide your customers with the guarantee of being able to intervene on very short notice on your machines. You propose to analyze its performance to make relevant diagnoses without compromising their integrity or security. The ISO 27001 standard radiates beyond our organization. For you, it acts as a quality-guarantee of the services you offer with your machine. Subsequently, it strengthens the image of your brand.
Developing your activities in new markets requires the adoption of remote monitoring solutions. These help you reduce the costs related to the supervision and maintenance of the machines you have exported. Beyond remote monitoring, our solutions allow you to collect data to improve the efficiency of your equipment. By offering ISO 27001 certified connectivity services, you assure your customers that all the collected data is protected.
Operations data, information on machine efficiency and know-how are the basis for value creation for HMS, its customers and partners.
Using guidelines set forth by ISO27002, IEC 62443-2-4 and NIST Cybersecurity Framework 1.0, we have developed a managed, hybrid, layered cyber security approach to protect your devices, network and most importantly, your industrial control systems.
Through this article, we hope to have made you aware of the importance of opting for a secure solution for your IIoT projects.
Willing to learn more about our security approach? Visit our dedicated "security for remote access" page.