Security by design
Cybersecurity for machine builders and installation companies
Cyber threats are a daily reality. In a world where machines and installations are becoming increasingly connected, the importance of cybersecurity is only growing. A strong security approach is essential to manage risks, ensure confidentiality and data integrity, and guarantee operational continuity.
Metanous supports machine builders and installation companies by developing secure applications and providing security services.
Security is embedded throughout the entire software development lifecycle (SDLC), with a focus on risk analysis (Identify), security by design (Protect), continuous monitoring (Detect), and clear procedures to limit the impact of potential incidents (Respond & Recover). This strengthens the digital resilience of our Smart&Connected customers.
Cybersecurity has become a basic requirement
Machine builders and installation companies are increasingly confronted with the impact of cyber threats. With the rise of connected machines and installations, remote access and OT/IT integration, the attack surface is growing significantly.
At Metanous, we invest in secure software development and cybersecurity. This enables us to build applications that are as resilient as possible against attacks and help ensure the continuity of operational processes.
Security by design: secure software development from the very first line of code
Security by design is the standard in every software project for machine builders and installation companies. From the initial analysis, we work with the customer to identify risks, with specific attention to operational impact, machine connectivity and external access.
Our developers have expertise in secure software architecture, authentication, encryption and best practices for industrial applications. We combine the OWASP ASVS standard with experience in Azure Cloud and integrations, complemented by robust testing and monitoring tools.
The result is software designed with maximum attention to the reliability, availability and security of critical systems.
Metanous builds strong partnerships with our customers, helping them understand, analyse and mitigate an evolving cyber threat landscape.
Boris Rogge
Technology and process: the key to future-proof cybersecurity
It is crucial that we address not only the technical aspects of cybersecurity, such as authentication, encryption, network security, monitoring and patching, but also the operational and process side.
In operational environments, clear governance is essential: who has access to machines, how are updates deployed, and what happens in the event of an incident?
For machine building and industrial installations, this combination of technology and process is crucial to avoid downtime and ensure operational continuity.
Security services for machines and installations
In addition to developing secure applications, we also provide security services to optimally protect applications and connected systems. For each customer, we develop a tailored service plan based on the application, depending on the required level of data integrity and operational availability.
This includes continuous activity monitoring, detection of suspicious activities, scanning of third-party components, proactive maintenance of software libraries and frameworks, and both automated and manual penetration testing.
We also provide a comprehensive backup and disaster recovery approach, ensuring that recovery in the event of an incident can be carried out quickly and in a controlled manner.
Cybersecurity through penetration testing
Finally, we also focus on ethical hacking and penetration testing. By actively investigating how applications can be attacked using the same techniques as malicious hackers, we stay continuously informed about the latest attack vectors and vulnerabilities.
These insights are crucial for detecting threats at an early stage, continuously improving our security approach and optimally protecting applications against realistic cyber risks in an ever-evolving threat landscape.
Penetration testing is carried out when new applications are released, following major changes, or included in an SLA. Penetration testing is also offered as a separate service to test the cyber resilience of applications. As an expert application developer, we know better than anyone where the potential vulnerabilities lie.
Don't make security an afterthought
Cyberattacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated. Is your application keeping up? We analyse your software applications, identify vulnerabilities and ensure the most secure software solution possible. This helps keep both your data and operations safe.
