Mitsubishi Electric Develops Cybersecurity-Focused Solutions for Industrial Automation

Mitsubishi Electric, a company operating in industrial automation and digital transformation, aims to make manufacturing processes more resilient to cyber threats through security-focused solutions it has developed. The company supports data security, operational continuity and system security through an approach based on international security standards.

As digitalisation accelerates, the volume of data generated in manufacturing facilities, energy infrastructure and critical industrial systems increases, while protecting this data becomes a strategic priority for enterprises. Mitsubishi Electric treats security as one of the fundamental elements of product development processes in industrial automation solutions.

Through "Making the Invisible Visible" approach in Mitsubishi Electric Iconics Digital Solutions technologies, the company transforms operational data into meaningful insights while also providing comprehensive security architectures for secure management of this data.

Security as Part of Product Design Process
In Mitsubishi Electric's industrial software platforms, security is integrated into all stages of the product lifecycle. Security assessments are carried out alongside unit, integration, system and performance tests in software development processes.

Newly developed features are tested on critical topics such as unauthorised access, security vulnerabilities and access control, with the aim of reducing potential risks before the product is released for use. The company also keeps threat modelling processes updated to develop proactive solutions against evolving cyber security threats.

Multi-Layer Protection for Industrial Systems
Mitsubishi Electric's security approach is not limited to software development processes. The company's solutions are supported by strong encryption technologies, certificate-based authentication, secure password management and advanced access authorisation mechanisms.

Through the OPC Unified Architecture (OPC UA) security model used on platforms, communication between systems is carried out securely, while data transmission is protected in accordance with international standards. This aims to increase data integrity and operational security in manufacturing facilities and critical infrastructure.

Cyber Security Processes Continuously Updated
Due to the constantly evolving nature of cyber threats, security processes must continue throughout the system lifecycle. Mitsubishi Electric manages updates and patching processes for identified security vulnerabilities while also collaborating with independent cyber security researchers to develop solutions against new threats.

The company also publishes regular security announcements to enable users to access current security patches and obtain information about potential risks.

Security Approach Supported by International Standards
Mitsubishi Electric's security approach is also supported by international certifications it holds. The company systematically manages security through ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Information Security Management System Certification and IEC 62443-4-1 Cyber Security Standard, which covers secure product development processes in industrial automation systems.

Burcu Çöpür, SCADA and HMI Product Manager for Factory Automation Systems at Mitsubishi Electric Turkey, made the following assessment on the subject:

"Digital transformation now lies at the centre of enterprises. For enterprises, managing data securely is as critical as accessing data. Through our automation and software solutions developed in compliance with international standards, we support our customers' operational continuity while aiming to protect the integrity of production data and system security. As Mitsubishi Electric, we will continue to contribute to enterprises managing their digital transformation processes in a safer and more sustainable manner."

Mitsubishi Electric continues to contribute to digital factories achieving a safer, more efficient and sustainable structure through its security-focused approach in the field of industrial automation.