Manage cybersecurity risk with Honeywell's Industrial Cyber Security Risk Manager

May 4, 2015
Monitor, measure and manage cybersecurity risk for control systems with Honeywell's digital dashboard.

Honeywell Process Solutions launched the first digital dashboard designed to proactively monitor, measure and manage cybersecurity risk for control systems for refineries, power plants and other automated production sites throughout the world that are at increasing risk of cyber attacks.

The Honeywell Industrial Cyber Security Risk Manager, is designed to simplify the task of identifying areas of cyber security risk, providing real-time visibility, understanding and decision support required for action. It monitors and measures cybersecurity risk in multi-vendor industrial environments.

According to a global survey on cybersecurity conducted by Ipsos Public Affairs in September 2014 on behalf of Honeywell, the threat of cyber attacks on industrial targets is a major concern. More than 5,000 adults in 10 countries were surveyed about the threat of cyber attacks on critical industries in their countries. Three quarters of respondents said they were fearful that cyber criminals could hack into and control major sectors and elements of the economy. Two-thirds of those surveyed thought that the oil and gas, chemicals and power industries were particularly vulnerable to cyber attacks.

"Industrial processors are increasingly challenged to understand their cyber security risks," said Jeff Zindel, global business leader Cyber Security, HPS. "And many times, they don't know what to do with the data they are provided or what to do if an incident occurs. Risk Manager changes that. It gives guidance on the potential impact of threats and vulnerabilities as well as possible resolutions, making it easier to manage cyber security risks."

Risk Manager uses advanced technologies that translate complex cybersecurity indicators into clear measurements and key performance indicators (KPI), and provides essential information through an easy-to-use interface. The intuitive workflow allows users to create customized risk notification alerts and perform detailed threat and vulnerability analysis so they can focus on managing risks that are most important for reliable plant operations.

"Industrial facilities have clearly become targets for cyber attacks. Safety and operational continuity demand a clear understanding of these serious, dynamic risks and a program to ensure that they remain within acceptable levels. While most organizations recognize this need, operational people often lack the expertise to properly assess and manage cyber risks," said Sid Snitkin, vice president, ARC Advisory Group. "So, we applaud Honeywell's development of the Industrial Cyber Security Risk Manager. From what we've seen, it is a comprehensive, yet understandable, solution that should meet the needs of operational, automation, and manufacturing IT personnel."

With Risk Manager, industrial customers don't need to be cybersecurity experts," said Zindel. "The easy-to-use interface allows users to prioritize and focus efforts on managing risks that are most important for reliable plant operations, protecting against vulnerabilities and threats such as insecure network and system configurations, rogue devices, intrusion attempts, malware and the list goes on."

Risk Manager monitors plant assets within and across all security zones of a plant, including third-party systems. By understanding security zones, Risk Manager is aligned with ISA 62443 and is able to calculate accurate risk scores. Risk Manager's real-time measurement of risk is in line with industry standard risk management methodologies so that risk scores can be used consistently and accurately throughout a corporation's risk and governance efforts. Risk Manager is the latest addition to Honeywell's end-to-end portfolio of professional and managed services for industrial environments.

For further details on Honeywell's industrial cyber security solutions, visit www.becybersecure.com