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Emerson certified for process systems cyber security

Emerson Process Management's DeltaV digital automation system and its project and engineering support services have successfully passed annual best practice standards set by Wurldtech Security Technologies, which effectively certifies mission-critical systems.
Because of the dynamic nature of cyber security threats, manufacturers participating in Wurldtech's Achilles Practices Certification programme have to re-certify every year. Emerson Process Management's chief strategic officer Peter Zornio explains that annual audits help participants improve their cyber security processes and practices, development, testing, commissioning, maintenance and support throughout an automation system's lifecycle. "Wurldtech set the bar for device manufacturer cyber security," comments Zornio. "Now, with the Achilles Practices Certification, they've expanded coverage to the entire control system and its lifecycle," he adds. "We congratulate Emerson on this achievement," states Wurldtech CTO and founder Nate Kube. "By certifying its DeltaV system and its service practices for project engineering and support, Emerson can better meet cyber security expectations through globally recognised standards."

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