Alstom and Airbus mark successful partnership in Cybersecurity at InnoTrans 2024
Alstom and Airbus mark successful partnership in Cybersecurity at InnoTrans 2024
Press contact - Coralie Collet
Coralie Collet
Send an email25 September 2024 – Alstom, a global leader in sustainable mobility and the digital solutions provider specifically tailored for the rail industry, and Airbus Protect, an Airbus subsidiary bringing together expertise in cybersecurity, safety and sustainability-related services, are proud to announce significant progress on rail transport cybersecurity.
In the frame of a worldwide cooperation agreement signed in September 2021, the partners have successfully developed and field-tested a comprehensive Risk Assessment Methodology for Industrial Security for the rail sector.
“In the context of rising cyber risks across all sectors, Alstom is committed to safeguarding rail assets of our customers. Our collaboration with Airbus Protect will ensure the continued success of green mobility worldwide.”
Eddy Thesee, Vice President of Cybersecurity at Alstom, emphasised the importance of this partnership in light of increasing global cyber threats: “In the context of rising cyber risks across all sectors, Alstom is committed to safeguarding rail assets of our customers. Our collaboration with Airbus Protect will ensure the continued success of green mobility worldwide.”
Julien Touzeau, Head of Cyber Consulting at Airbus Protect, added, “Innovating and collaborating across industries is part of the Airbus Protect DNA. As specialists in the cybersecurity of industrial systems and mobility solutions, we are proud to be working closely with Alstom, bringing our experience in the aeronautical sector to enhance the security of information systems in the rail sector.”
Following the successful pilot phase, the new Risk Assessment Methodology will be deployed on Alstom projects which are integrated into Fence, Airbus Protect’s risk assessment tool. Fence provides Alstom with a centralised risk database, enabling the reuse of assessments from project to project, as well as managing knowledge bases and permissions.
This unified methodology enables Alstom to effectively address customer requests related to the EBIOS RM risk management framework, IEC 62443 international standards, and CLC/TS 50701 technical specification, thereby streamlining risk assessments across the organisation.
Alstom is actively implementing cybersecurity measures in railway projects across the globe, covering all market segments. This comprehensive cybersecurity approach ensures the safeguarding of solutions and systems not only for new projects but also for the existing installed base.
Through digitalisation, Alstom is developing sustainable, energy-efficient, and cost-effective transport solutions that reduce operational costs and significantly improve capacity. Today Alstom offers a comprehensive suite of attractive, efficient, and reliable digital solutions across the entire digital value chain, solidifying its position as a leader in the sector.
The partners will formally present these achievements and share insights at InnoTrans 2024: 11 am, 25th September, Alstom booth Hall 3.2
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EBIOS RM - Structured approach for assessing and managing security risks, integral to the French government's security strategy.
IEC 62443 – Series of standards that define requirements and processes for implementing and maintaining electronically secure industrial automation and control systems (IACS).
CLC/TS 50701 - Technical Specification introducing requirements and recommendations to address cyber security within the railway sector. TS 50701 has been offered to the IEC to become an international standard and is currently being developed as IEC 63452.
