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aprile 01, 2022 - Siemens

Siemens inaugurates critical infrastructure defense center in Canada

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Siemens increase its global cybersecurity offering with the official inauguration of the Critical Infrastructure Defense Center (CIDC) in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada. The center is the first facility of its kind in the #siemens realm dedicated to Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) focused on Operations Technology (OT). Services provided by the center will range from advisory to managed and research services, with a mission to secure the advancement of a decarbonizing digital world. The team of cyber experts based in Fredericton will support cyber and physical security needs of Canada as well as projects in the US, Europe and the Middle East. 

“With the unprecedented growth in digitalization, cyber-attacks are on the rise,” said Faisal Kazi, President and CEO, #siemens Canada. “Siemens understands the increasing need for cybersecurity and, as part of this, are pleased to announce the strengthening of our presence in New Brunswick with a Critical Infrastructure Defense Center. This Center will protect critical infrastructure with a focus on operations-based technology.”Siemens AG launched its cybersecurity program in 1986 and was one of the first companies to foster a holistic cybersecurity approach. Currently the company operates five global security hubs and employs 1,300 cybersecurity experts working to secure Siemens’ infrastructure and customers."Close cooperation between utility operators and research produces innovative methods to ensure critical infrastructures remain resilient against cyberattacks," said Dr. #andreaskind, Vice President Cybersecurity & Trust, #siemens Technology.

For more information about #siemens Smart Infrastructure, see www.siemens.com/smartinfrastructure