• Cyber security expert Hudson Cybertec and Kiwa join forces

    Hudson Cybertec, specialized in cyber security for Industrial Automation & Control Systems (IACS), is part of the Kiwa Group as from May 5th 2021. With this participation, Kiwa - a leading independent testing, inspection and certification organization - aims to expand its presence in the cyber security market, whereas Hudson Cybertec will profit from Kiwa’s worldwide network and expertise in the field of certification.

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  • Blog: Cyber security paramount for functioning of utility companies

    Recently a hacker managed to gain remote access to the operational system of a water recycling facility in Florida, USA. He illegally adjusted the values of the caustic soda solution to values that are potentially dangerous for drinking water. As a result, the discussion about the cyber security of drinking water facilities and other critical infrastructures flared up again.

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  • Hartis telecare receives first Kiwa ISO/IEC 27701 certification

    Kiwa today awarded the first certification for privacy information management to Hartis Telezorg. This new standard was developed by experts from Kiwa in close cooperation with NEN. Organisations that have made visibly good arrangements for the protection of privacy in the processing of personal data and meet the requirements of the ISO/IEC 27701 standard are eligible for the certification.

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  • Swiss alarm transmission expert TUS first to obtain Kiwa RARS certificate

    Like many other modern telecom related devices, alarm transmission systems are increasingly being connected to the web. This offers numerous possibilities when it comes to availability and remote operating, but can also entail security risks. Swiss alarm transmission expert TUS Telekommunikation und Sicherheit can boast decades of experience when it comes to end-to-end secure alarm chains and was recently the first to certify against Kiwa’s scheme Remote Access for Remote Services (RARS).

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  • What aspects are part of the security of an IoT-environment?

    The impact of the Internet of Things (IoT) on our daily live increases. The more and more evolving functionalities of smart devices offer opportunities. In contrary to these benefits, there are also some challenges when it comes to safety and security

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