Siemens introduces SIBERprotect™, an advanced, real-time cyber-attack response solution designed to protect industrial OT systems. This innovative technology can respond to cyber-attacks within milliseconds, isolating and quarantining infected production equipment to facilitate faster resumption of normal operations.

Developed after years of technical development and operational design, SIBERprotect™ is aimed at protecting critical infrastructure and OT systems across various industrial sectors, including power plants, water treatment facilities, discrete manufacturing enterprises, military depots, data centers, and control stations. SIBERprotect™ integrates the SOAR (Security, Orchestration, Automation, Response) concept into cyber-physical systems with an OT-friendly and OT-managed approach.

SIBERprotect™ works with Siemens SCALANCE S industrial security appliances to securely isolate OT systems after identifying credible cyber-attacks through top-tier threat detection technologies such as Intrusion Detection Systems, Next Generation Firewalls, Endpoint Solutions, Threat/Risk Intelligence, and other detection platforms enhanced with AI and machine learning capabilities. The system then initiates a rule-based response to protect selected equipment, allowing rapid assessment and remediation to prevent further contamination.

Key features of SIBERprotect™ include:

• Real-Time Response: Isolates infected equipment within milliseconds, facilitating quick remediation and resumption of normal operations.
• Multi-Layered Protection: Integrates with existing security technologies to provide comprehensive protection.
• Detailed Situational Awareness: Provides operators with real-time alerts and critical information about threats, enabling immediate and effective response.
• Automation and Safety: Automatically activates emergency backup equipment and interfaces with legacy technologies to maintain operational continuity.

Chuck Tommey, a digital connectivity executive with Siemens, explains, “SIBERprotect™ represents a reimagining of how to implement SOAR, sending alerts directly to PLCs for instant action based on threat levels.”

SIBERprotect™ is part of Siemens’ “Defense In Depth” suite, compliant with IEC 62443, the international standard for industrial cybersecurity.