September 2024 - Asset Model Updates for Optimized ICS Configuration Management and OT Cybersecurity

Asset Models are a comprehensive approach to managing and maintaining Industrial Control Systems (ICS). They focus on creating an accurate and detailed inventory of all assets within a process control environment, including hardware, software, firmware, and detailed system configurations such as logic interconnectivity and communication pathways. These models assist in understanding the potential consequences of failures of changes by identifying dependencies on both internal components and external assets. The goal is to improve the visibility, security, and reliability of the automation infrastructure. These asset models are leveraged by PAS Automation Integrity and PAS Cyber Integrity.

PAS Automation Integrity enhances plant safety and reduces risk by automating system documentation, change management, and ensuring configuration consistency. PAS Cyber Integrity protects and manages OT endpoints, reducing vulnerabilities, and enhancing resiliency. To explore all our recent content in this area, visit: OT/ICS Cybersecurity | Hexagon's ALI Division Resource Center.

Hexagon has recently released asset models for the following ICS:

·?????? Siemens TIA Portal

·?????? Emerson Ovation

·?????? Siemens S7 400

·??????? Siemens T3000

You can find information about updates to the asset models listed above by following this link: Asset Model Update - September 2024. For a comprehensive list of asset model updates, please visit PAS OT Integrity? Technical Updates.

The Asset Model is a crucial component of effective ICS management, ensuring that all assets are accounted for, well-maintained, and secure. By implementing asset models along with PAS Automation Integrity or PAS Cyber Integrity, organizations can achieve greater operational efficiency, improved security, and better compliance with industry standards.