Vancouver, BC, CANADA – December 08, 2008 – Wurldtech™ Security Technologies, a leading provider of cyber-risk and compliance management solutions for industrial automation industries, today announced that ABB, a recognized leader in power and automation technologies, has selected the award-winning Achilles™ Security Assurance Platform to enhance internal robustness testing best practices for its Ethernet-enabled control system portfolio; demonstrating a strong commitment to providing customers with safe, secure and reliable control solutions.
By integrating Achilles into established product development processes, ABB, and other global equipment manufacturers of IP-based control systems are reducing business risk for their customers by proactively identifying, isolating and remediating vulnerabilities in process automation and control systems before they are deployed; minimizing downtime and improving the overall security, availability and integrity of global critical infrastructure.
“Global process automation vendors are continually looking for solutions to improve the security posture of their products and are rapidly adopting expert cyber-security testing as a crucial component of the development lifecycle,” said Tyler Williams, CEO and President of Wurldtech Security Technologies, Inc. “We are pleased to add ABB to our growing list of control system manufacturers who have chosen to leverage our Achilles technology to diagnose, mitigate and manage cyber-security risk from design through deployment.”
Developed specifically to address cyber security challenges unique to the industrial automation industry, the Achilles Satellite has claimed the leadership mantle as the trusted solution for diagnosing known and unknown vulnerabilities in SCADA and process control systems. Today, Achilles is now widely deployed amongst global operators, systems integrators and vendors who supply and manage critical infrastructure in sectors such as power, energy, water, telecommunications, manufacturing, as well as Military and intelligence.
About Wurldtech™ Security Technologies, Inc.
Wurldtech™ Security Technologies, headquartered in Vancouver, BC, Canada, is a leading provider of cyber-risk and compliance management solutions for industrial automation industries worldwide. Wurldtech has a proven track record in recognizing and responding to cyber-security threats; developed the industry’s first available controller certification program; and has certified the largest number of products from global suppliers of the systems used in today’s critical infrastructures. Wurldtech is committed to delivering breakthrough products and services that help protect global critical infrastructure and address the security needs of major industrial organizations and government agencies worldwide. Visit www.wurldtech.com
