Customer Situation / Objectives
The need for maximum availability and the heterogeneous deployment of software in the automation environment makes the use of anti-malware software a challenge. A partner with experience in the development and implementation of the solution should provide support.
Solution / Service Description
Endpoint Protection: Application Whitelisting
- Consulting and development of a method for implementing a suitable anti-malware software, including successful Proof of Concept at the Regensburg plant.
- Development and implementation of whitelisting guidelines on the shop floor for 50,000 machines in all vehicle, engine and component plants.
- The whitelisting solution deployed allows only pre-defined trusted applications to run, protecting both current and legacy operating systems from known and unknown threats.
- Support during rollout as well as during operation.
Customer Benefit
- Protection against malware thanks to customized whitelisting solution.
- Convenient operation and administration through central management system.
- Time and resource savings thanks to professional planning and processing by experienced Siemens security experts.
Location / Project Description
With 31 production and assembly plants in 15 countries, as well as a global sales network, the BMW Group is the world’s leading premium manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles and a provider of premium financial and mobility services.
