Milwaukee, October 29th / PRNewswire / -- Rockwell Automation ( Rockwell Automation , Inc , NYSE : ROK ) today announced the launch of new SecureOT ™ cybersecurity capabilities, aimed at helping Original Equipment Manufacturers ( OEM ) simplify compliance efforts, strengthen security design practices, and better manage cybersecurity risks throughout the entire machine lifecycle. Rockwell Automation is the world's largest company in industrial automation and digital transformation.
The Cyber Resilience Act ( Cyber Resilience Act , CRA ) and the Machinery Regulations ( Machinery Regulation , MR ) among other cybersecurity regulations are gradually approaching the critical compliance deadlines of 2026 and 2027. As these regulations reshape the requirements for machinery manufacturers, OEM is under increasing pressure to prove its cybersecurity readiness, maintain detailed documentation, and provide ongoing support for deployed assets. According to Rockwell's OEM Advantage Playbook survey results, this pressure is already evident in the market: nearly two-fifths of OEM are already dealing with changing compliance requirements, and 63% expect cyber risks to continue to exist. Nevertheless, many companies still lack a clear understanding of their current level of preparedness and the steps required to address these challenges. Rockwell states that SecureOT capabilities can help OEM overcome these challenges by providing proactive cybersecurity management, and make regulatory preparation work more repeatable and scalable.
Rockwell has expanded on SecureOT, adding capabilities tailored for OEM, including network security assessment, consulting services, machine-level visualization, vulnerability identification, and compliance reporting, to help machine manufacturers meet the ever-changing requirements. With the SecureOT ™ platform, these capabilities enable companies to identify vulnerabilities, record their network security status, and support regulatory preparedness throughout the entire machine lifecycle.
By combining technology, services, and professional knowledge in industrial network security, SecureOT helps OEM shift from passive compliance activities to a more proactive and scalable approach to network security risk management. The main capabilities include:
- Machine-level asset visualization, providing a detailed list of hardware, software, and firmware.
- Vulnerability identification helps to detect network security risks that may affect machine security and compliance.
- Exportable compliance reports that support customer transparency, audit preparation, and regulatory documentation requirements.
- Cybersecurity assessment and consulting services to help identify gaps, establish governance processes, and ensure compliance with standards such as IEC 62443.
- Continuous monitoring to maintain visibility of newly disclosed vulnerabilities, support ongoing risk management, and assist in fulfilling cybersecurity obligations after deployment.
Rockwell Automation's Global Cybersecurity Services Director Rick Kaun stated: " OEM is facing unprecedented pressure. It needs to prove its cybersecurity readiness, while also continuing to innovate and deliver high-quality machinery on time. By combining SecureOT technology, consulting services, and Rockwell Automation's industrial expertise, we help OEM turn cybersecurity into a strategic business advantage, rather than just a compliance exercise."
Frequently Asked Questions:
How can SecureOT help OEM enhance their network security preparedness? SecureOT can assist OEM in assessing network security readiness, identifying vulnerabilities, recording the network security status of machines, and supporting regulatory compliance throughout the machine's lifecycle. By combining network security assessments, consulting services with the capabilities of the SecureOT platform, OEM can gain a clearer understanding of network security risks and implement secure design practices at the same time.
How does SecureOT help OEM prepare for regulations such as the Cyber Resilience Act and the Machinery Regulations? With the SecureOT platform, OEM can gain a clearer understanding of machine cybersecurity risks while supporting secure design methodologies throughout the product lifecycle. This tool reduces the engineering time and risks required to support compliance and streamlines the documentation processes needed for regulatory requirements.
What makes Rockwell Automation’s OEM approach to cybersecurity different? Rockwell Automation integrates industrial automation expertise, OT cybersecurity technologies, assessment and consulting services, with machine-level visualization into a unified solution. This helps to OEM establish scalable cybersecurity projects that support secure design and development, continuous vulnerability management, compliance documentation, and machine lifecycle support.
About Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation ( Rockwell Automation , Inc , NYSE : ROK ) is a global leader in the fields of industrial automation and digital transformation. The company connects human imagination with technological potential, expanding the boundaries of human capabilities to make the world more efficient and sustainable. As of the end of the 2025 fiscal year, its headquarters are located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with approximately 26,000 employees serving customers in over 100 countries. For more information, please visit www.rockwellautomation.com.
