NEW YORK: Honeywell has signed partnership with Intel Security to give protection against IoT hacking attempts on devices. This joint partnership will aid The Internet of Things, customers in protecting their systems from malware by Honeywell utilizing Intel Security’s McAfee technologies into its Industrial Cyber Security Solutions.
Honeywell Process Solutions and its recent partnership with Intel Security will only be available for industrial applications and not for residential purposes.
Honeywell’s systems are widely used in industrial automation all over the world in industries such as:
Oil and gas
Refining
Pulp and paper
Industrial power generation
Chemicals and petrochemicals
Biofuels
Life science
Metals, minerals and mining industries
With technology advancing at such a rapid pace, and with the rise of IoT devices, Honeywell is taking the next step in securing its systems which are used for major industrial applications.
According to Honeywell, the benefits of this partnership with Intel Security include:
Tested, proven and validated protection from known and unknown malware threats against systems using Experion Process Knowledge System.
Consistent protection for both connected and air-gapped systems with no additional need for signature updates.
Change Policy Enforcement so that system changes are made according to authorized policy and process. Integrated management and analysis of cyber security risk using Honeywell Industrial Cyber Security Risk Manager.
Ideal for isolated systems within industrial control systems, this solution is designed to work without having access to the Internet or any other network.
“Our collaboration with Intel Security will enable integrated, validated solutions for our industrial process customers to more rapidly deploy and better protect their investment”. States Honeywell.”This approach is critical to enable the productivity potential of Honeywell automation solutions and the Industrial Internet of Things”.
Intel has researched new ways to make integrated systems more secure while adding functionality to various applications. Honeywell looks to benefit greatly from their Intel Security’s expertise.
