Cybersecurity - vdma.org

Industrial security is increasingly important in mechanical engineering as networked systems face growing attacks. The VDMA calls for EU-wide standards and SME support to meet security needs.

A new VDMA study shows: for the first time, social engineering and phishing are the biggest cyber threats to companies, followed by human error and sabotage

Erleben Sie am 08.-09. Mai 2025 in Wien spannende Vorträge und Podiumsdiskussionen zu Digitalisierungslösungen im Maschinen- und Anlagenbau.

VDMA Power Systems is highlighting the topic of cyber security and the Cyber Resilience Act in this session of the event series "With new knowledge into 2025".

SAUTER Germany and VDMA at the ISH 2025

New requirements apply to products with digital components. Manufacturers must now ensure cyber security throughout the entire product life cycle - even for integrated software! An update on responsibilities and deadlines.

On November 28, 2024, VDMA Austria held its annual exchange of experience on Industrial & Product Security in mechanical and plant engineering with 40 participants at the headquarters of the TGW Logistics Group in Marchtrenk.

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The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) was published in the Official Journal of the EU on 20.11.2024. The act is an EU Regulation that has legal effect in the European Union and the European Economic Area (EEA) without national implementation.

In order to prepare SMEs in NRW for the challenges of cyber security and to sustainably improve the IT security landscape, the state of NRW has created a NIS2 contact point that NRW companies can use.

From March 31 to April 4, 2025, the world's leading trade fair for industry will take place under the motto "Shaping the Future with Technology". VDMA Software and Digitalization members will have the opportunity to present themselves there.

In 2024, the VDMA and the ZVEI are once again organizing a forum for the SPS, the "Technology Stage powered by VDMA/ZVEI" with many interesting presentations and panel discussions.

Regulations are instruments used to ensure the stability and integrity of markets and industries. They serve to protect consumers, promote fair competition and ensure compliance with legal stability.

Impact on mechanical and plant engineering in conjunction with electrical automation

The mechanical and plant engineering industry does not have to think about cybersecurity alone. Companies that support the manufacturing industry with services and solutions can exchange ideas and cooperate within this expert’s circle.

When the Cyber Resilience Act 2027 comes into force, software BOMs will also become mandatory. The VDMA recommends that companies prepare in good time so that they can continue to sell digital products seamlessly.

Take advantage of our seminar series "Cybersecurity according to IEC 62443", developed in cooperation with ISA Europe and Fraunhofer IOSB, to acquire your personal ISA certificate as an ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Expert.

Update! The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) has been published and will enter into force on december 11th. The VDMA has compiled a FAQ document to provide support and non-binding guidance to its members.

The VDMA Industrial Security Working Group publishes the OT Risk Cookbook

The Industrial Security working group makes the complete Supply Chain Security document series freely available

The European Union's Cyber Resilience Act affects many products and components in the mechanical engineering sector. Companies should quickly identify the extent to which they are affected and take measures to ensure compliance and product security.

Meet the digitization experts at the VDMA Software and Digitization stand to exchange experiences.

A text file on the website for better cyber security? Manufacturers can achieve this with security.txt. A simple and essential step towards addressing vulnerabilities.

The new safe lock standard offers enhanced protection against new attack methods.

VDMA Informatik publishes the requirements specification for component manufacturers

VDMA Ost has set up an information technology working group. The kick-off event focused on IT security in day-to-day business. Experts raised awareness and gave tips on prevention and what to do in an emergency.

Machine manufacturers are facing challenges. They must both manufacture cyber-secure machines and secure their own production environment. What obligations does this entail?

In pharmaceutical companies, the need for fast, lean processes is increasing. In this context, digitization can help shorten market entry times, while maintaining and even improving product quality. However, players must also arm themselves against threats.

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How to turn your team into a human firewall!

These cybersecurity obligations are coming to mechanical engineering companies

The VDMA Supplier Self-Assessment is a standardised questionnaire that companies can use with suppliers regardless of specific procurement purposes. Highly topical with the mapping of regulatory requirements from MVO and CRA.

The first steps toward greater digital security can be implemented quickly and easily. The "Close the door on the net" campaign provides tips.

The state of North Rhine-Westphalia wants to raise awareness of cybersecurity and is providing financial support of up to 15,000 euros for investments.

Our publications deal with various aspects of digitalization in mechanical engineering companies as well as cybersecurity and information security and serve as recommendations for action.

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The new version of the NIS directive will in future oblige manufacturers of "critical products" such as machines or control components to implement cybersecurity in their own operating environment.

The VDMA Supply Chain Security specification gives purchasers a standard-compliant aid to minimum requirements in accordance with IEC 62443, simplifying the process for both sides without sacrificing security.

Since September 1, 2022, new cybersecurity regulations have been in effect in China. VDMA's policy briefing shows the implications for the industry, especially for the transfer of personal data.

The number of hacker attacks in the mechanical and plant engineering sector is on the rise. More and more VDMA member companies are reporting attacks on office and production systems within the company. Already almost 40 percent of the attacks lead to production downtimes. How can medium-sized companies in particular arm themselves against attacks in advance or react correctly in the event of an actual attack?

The recommendations are addressed to machine and plant manufacturers and describe a minimum of technical, organizational and procedural requirements for the implementation of security for products (such as machines, plants, digital systems for predictive maintenance & condition monitoring, ICS controls, ...) and processes.

Updated guide with recommendations for data-centric business processes of European companies in China.

When the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) issues a cyber security warning of the highest alert level, industry is alarmed.

On November 1, 2021, the Personal Information Processing and Protection Law (PIP Law) came into force in China. For this purpose, VDMA together with Sinolytics has prepared a policy briefing with the view of the mechanical engineering industry.

In recent weeks, the Chinese government has further specified the requirements for the handling of Important Data and cross-border data transfer. For this purpose, the VDMA has prepared a new policy briefing for VDMA members together with Tiffany Wong from Sinolytics.

The "Trade Fair Programme for Innovative SMEs" supports small and medium-sized companies. Exhibiting companies benefit from this.

The Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) and the VDMA have agreed to intensify their cooperation. Mutual exchange of experience and information is intended to ensure that more attention is paid to cybercrime in companies and to promote the prosecution of cyber criminals by German security authorities.

Digitization will also play a major role at the 12th Mechanical Engineering Summit in Berlin. How does digitalization affect mechanical engineering? What challenges do mechanical engineers have to deal with in the current times and what opportunities does digitalization offer?

Steffen Zimmermann in an interview in the podcast "Digital genial" by proAlpha

On September 1, 2021, the Data Security Law and the new requirements for dealing with vulnerabilities in networked products came into force in China. VDMA has already prepared a policy briefing on the Data Security Law. Together with the company Sinolytics, the VDMA is now also offering a policy briefing exclusively for VDMA members on the requirements for dealing with vulnerabilities.