Introduction to Cybersecurity

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Introduction

Cybersecurity helps protect your communication network and connected equipment from attacks that could disrupt operations (availability), modify information (integrity), or reveal confidential information (confidentiality). The objective of cybersecurity is to provide increased protection for information and physical assets from theft, corruption, misuse, or accidents, while allowing intended users to access them.

Cybersecurity includes many aspects, such as designing secure systems, restricting access using physical and digital methods, identifying users, and implementing security procedures and best practice policies.

Schneider Electric Guidelines

In addition to the recommendations provided in this guide that are specific to EcoStruxure™ Flex-Server, you should follow the Schneider Electric defense-in-depth approach to cybersecurity. This approach is described in the system technical note How Can I Reduce Vulnerability to Cyber Attacks?

Schneider Electric Cybersecurity Policies and Rules

Schneider Electric uses a Secure Development Lifecycle (SDL) process, a key product development-based framework that helps ensure products follow secure design processes across all lifecycle stages. The Schneider Electric SDL process complies with IEC 62443-4.1.

The SDL process includes the following:

• SDL practices applied to internal development actions, throughout the supply chain.

• Final security review required for project release.

• Security training for personnel involved in the product development.