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TXOne and Yokogawa Electric Form Strategic Alliance

In an important move for the industrial sector, TXOne Networks Japan LLC, headquartered in Minato City, Tokyo, has announced a partnership with Yokogawa Electric Corporation, located in Musashino City, Tokyo. The collaboration focuses on advancing operational technology (OT) security measures in the face of increasing cyber threats.

The Digital Transformation Challenge

Over recent years, manufacturing environments have shifted dramatically due to digitalization. Traditionally closed networks are now being connected to open networks through the utilization of the Internet and cloud services. As a result, the necessity for robust security measures has become paramount to ensure the integrity of these critical systems.

Introduction of TXOne Element Series

The flagship product in this partnership is the TXOne Element Series, which provides comprehensive security solutions tailored for asset management and regular audits of equipment currently in operation. Prior to deploying new devices in production environments, the TXOne Element Series offers an extensive security assessment process, making it essential for optimizing operations across different phases of an asset's lifecycle. With tools like Portable Inspector, ElementOne, and Safe Port, TXOne is positioning itself as a leader in enhancing OT security standards.

• - Portable Inspector allows for visual verification of malware scan statuses without requiring software installation on the devices, increasing operational efficiency.
• - Safe Port provides intuitive malware protection for removable storage, ensuring that assets are secured from potential threats.
• - ElementOne consolidates the data collected from both Portable Inspector and Safe Port, facilitating streamlined asset management.

Response to Cybersecurity Challenges

According to Iijima Katsunori, Director of the Cybersecurity Strategy Department at Yokogawa Electric, with the ongoing IT/OT convergence, cyber threats are now a reality for OT systems just as much as they have been for IT systems. Yokogawa is prepared to address this challenge, offering a diverse range of specialists to support customers in using control systems safely and securely. Their Yokogawa Security Program encompasses comprehensive steps from training, risk assessment, and the formulation of security protocols to project planning, design, implementation, monitoring, and incident response.

A Milestone in Cyber Defense

Nasar Zayyer, VP of Global Alliances at TXOne Networks, expressed pride in partnering with Yokogawa, a leader renowned for its innovation in industrial automation. He emphasized the significance of this collaboration in TXOne's mission to protect critical infrastructure and industrial sectors, marking a significant milestone in their joint efforts. Together, these companies aim to provide cybersecurity solutions specifically optimized for OT environments, accelerating their customers' digital transformations safely and efficiently.

Commitment to Joint Innovation

In light of this partnership, both TXOne and Yokogawa are committed to joint innovation and market strategy alignment. They share a common goal of safeguarding the future of industrial operations, aiming to deliver meaningful results in the domain of OT security.

About Yokogawa Electric

Founded in 1915, Yokogawa Electric boasts a global workforce of over 17,000 employees across 60 countries. As part of the Yokogawa group, the company contributes to solving societal challenges by leveraging technology in measurement, control, and information systems. Their flagship controls business provides pioneering systems that monitor and manage plant production environments, thereby supporting various industries, including energy, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals.

About TXOne Networks

TXOne Networks specializes in cybersecurity solutions that ensure the reliability and safety of industrial control systems and operational technology environments. With extensive deployment experience in leading manufacturing and critical infrastructure sectors, TXOne develops a practical and operationally appropriate approach to cyber defense. By offering network defense and endpoint protection products, they provide real-time and thorough defense strategies to safeguard OT networks and mission-critical devices.

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