Sino-German Report on Security Grading for Industrie 4.0 and Intelligent Manufacturing

We are excited to announce the release of the Sino-German White Paper on Security Grading for Industrie 4.0 and Intelligent Manufacturing.

This report is your clear guide to understanding and significantly boosting the cybersecurity of your modern factory and production systems.

The industrial world is becoming smarter and more connected, but that also brings new risks. To handle this safely, manufacturers and system operators need a clear way to know how strong their systems are against cyber-attacks.

This paper introduces a framework for rating, comparing, and certifying the cyber defenses of your machinery and software. This "security grading" allows you to easily select and use products that demonstrably meet your specific security requirements.

This white paper brings together the world's most important industrial security concepts into one clear resource. It explains and connects various grading approaches, including:

• Security Levels: How to apply the well-known principles for building strong digital defenses in industrial control systems.
• New European Rules: How to prepare for upcoming, risk-based security requirements (like those in the EU Cyber Resilience Act).
• Global Best Practices: Comparisons with Chinese and international standards for assessing how trustworthy and mature your security efforts are.

This document is the crucial first step for anyone looking to build a clear, step-by-step plan for security that lasts throughout the entire life of your equipment.