B&R has received IEC 62443-4-1 certification for its complete product development process. The TÜV Rheinland audit confirms that B&R’s development methods comply with international standards for secure product development in industrial automation. The certification includes all product categories and development teams at B&R, demonstrating that cybersecurity is embedded in every phase of the development process – from specification and design to implementation, testing, and maintenance.
Software as the essential element for safe automation
B&R is elevating standards in software development: This critically important sector has attained “Maturity Level 3” – a premier classification according to the IEC 62443-4-1 standard. “Today, software holds strategic significance in automation,” states Florian Schneeberger, Chief Technology Officer at B&R. “Our clients gain advantages from solutions that are crafted to be secure from the outset.”
Certification under IEC 62443-4-1 represents a significant milestone for B&R. “It illustrates the extent to which cybersecurity is integrated into all our procedures and how consistently we execute it,” Schneeberger adds. “Our clients are thoroughly equipped for future demands like the EU Cyber Resilience Act commencing in 2027 and gain advantages from certified procedures that enhance innovation.”
The certification provides a notable benefit for machine manufacturers and facility operators by easing compliance and documentation, ensuring investment security, and reducing time-to-market for new products. The TÜV Rheinland audit verifies B&R’s “Secure by Design” strategy, where security needs are integrated from the outset and throughout the entire product life cycle and all product categories.
Practical training for secure processes
B&R also provides practical support to companies in the field of cybersecurity. With targeted training courses, individual workshops with qualified cybersecurity experts and technical support, B&R helps to implement security measures effectively. Practical training courses such as “Cybersecurity Basics and System Hardening”, as well as providing security-related information in machine-readable CSAF format underscore B&R’s commitment to proactively meeting the growing demands of the market.