Adrian Johnson
TLDR:
- Nozomi Networks has introduced an OT and IoT security sensor that runs embedded in Mitsubishi Electric programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
- This new solution, Arc Embedded, provides visibility and protection at the process level of industrial automation equipment, enhancing operational resilience and reducing cyber risk
Nozomi Networks recently announced the launch of an initial OT and IoT security sensor called Arc Embedded that is embedded in Mitsubishi Electric programmable logic controllers (PLCs). This sensor offers security and operations teams visibility at the process level of industrial automation equipment and field assets. It allows for analysis and deterrence of process-level threats and malicious user activity without disrupting mission-critical networks. The collaboration between Nozomi Networks and Mitsubishi Electric aims to enhance security in various industries deploying PLCs, ultimately improving operational resilience, reducing cyber risk, and ensuring better compliance.
The partnership between Nozomi Networks and Mitsubishi Electric aims to boost security for PLCs, which are crucial in automating manufacturing processes and ensuring high reliability. The new solution, Arc Embedded, transforms existing industrial control systems into secure-by-design assets, offering real-time monitoring, anomaly detection, and threat identification at the PLC level. This proactive approach enhances operational resilience, reduces downtime, protects critical infrastructure, and maintains process integrity.
Mitsubishi Electric’s MELSEC iQ-R family of PLCs is among the most advanced in the world, making them an ideal platform for the development of this embedded security solution. The PLC market is anticipated to grow significantly by 2030, highlighting the increasing importance of control-level cybersecurity. With recent CISA advisories on PLC exploits, the need for robust protection for industrial systems has become more pressing. Arc Embedded on Mitsubishi Electric PLCs provides real-time visibility, AI-powered protection, and innovative security features for devices connected to the PLC backplane.
