Advantech has introduced its IEC 62443 Certification Service, designed to meet the certification needs of Edge computing equipment in line with IEC 62443 and related standards. This new offering from Advantech provides a comprehensive solution to enhance software security and significantly improve the efficiency of testing and certification processes. In partnership with Bureau Veritas, Advantech aims to help customers tackle security challenges in AIoT and edge computing.
As IoT and Edge computing rapidly expand, managing these systems has become increasingly complex. The IEC 62443 series offers a robust security framework for IoT, widely used across industries such as energy, healthcare, and transportation, to safeguard against information security vulnerabilities.
However, the standards can be intricate, particularly IEC 62443-4-2, which specifies security requirements for systems and components, focusing on protection at the embedded level. Equipment manufacturers and system integrators often find navigating these standards challenging. With Bureau Veritas’ support, Advantech’s IEC 62443 Certification Service enables customers to meet certification requirements while saving both time and costs.
Advantech offers an IEC 62443 solution for CPU-based devices. Its in-house testing and verification capabilities allow Advantech to collaborate with customers throughout the product lifecycle, from design to deployment. The solution has two primary components:
- IEC 62443-4-2 functional security: Advantech’s x86-based products will progressively incorporate essential security measures, including protections for firmware, operating systems, and IoT connections. Security tools like the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) and whitelist control will enhance system security
- Advanced testing and certification services: Advantech provides Verification of Conformity (VoC) and formal certification (CB). Customers can select from four different scenarios based on their IEC 62443-4-2 compliance needs. Advantech’s established functional safety testing processes enable a significant reduction in both certification time and cost. Notably, Advantech’s EV supply equipment controller, the AFE-E350, has already earned Bureau Veritas’ VoC, with the ARK-3534B industrial automation system undergoing certification
Miller Chang, President of Advantech’s Embedded-IoT Group, noted that securing Edge computing devices is a complex task that requires cooperation between customers, Edge computing providers, and certification bodies. “By partnering with Bureau Veritas’ security team, we aim to empower customers across various industries to reduce certification costs and time, speed up the implementation of security measures, and achieve safe and smart IoT security,” said Miller.
“Looking ahead, we will continue to assist Advantech in gaining a greater competitive edge in international markets. As global awareness of cybersecurity rises, countries are implementing mandatory regulations, making it essential for companies to obtain IEC 62443 certification early on. This will greatly enhance their product competitiveness and help them seize international business opportunities,” said Pascal Le Ray, Vice President of Bureau Veritas for Northeast Asia.
Bureau Veritas keeps pace with the latest advancements in cybersecurity, and its team of experts in Taiwan and France utilises scientific testing and evaluation processes to help leading manufacturers achieve IEC 62443 certification. Additionally, Bureau Veritas Taiwan is the only authorised entity in the country able to issue ISASecure certificates, and it is fully equipped to certify compliance with the entire IEC 62443 series of standards.
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