Rockwell Automation introduces SecureOT capabilities for OEMs

Rockwell Automation has announced what it is calling its SecureOT cybersecurity capabilities, designed to help OEMs simplify compliance efforts, strengthen secure-by-design practices and better manage cybersecurity risks throughout the machine lifecycle.

Cybersecurity regulations, such as the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and Machinery Regulation (MR), are moving toward key compliance deadlines in 2026 and 2027. As these regulations reshape requirements for machine builders, OEMs face increasing pressure to demonstrate cybersecurity readiness, maintain detailed documentation and provide ongoing support for deployed assets. Rockwell's SecureOT capabilities are designed to help address the challenges by equipping OEMs with proactive cybersecurity management and making regulatory readiness a more repeatable, scalable process.

Rockwell expanded SecureOT with OEM-focused capabilities including cybersecurity assessments, advisory services, machine-level visibility, vulnerability identification and compliance reporting to help machine builders navigate evolving requirements. Powered by the SecureOT Platform, these capabilities are designed to enable organisations to identify vulnerabilities, document cybersecurity posture and support regulatory readiness throughout the machine lifecycle.

Key capabilities include:

• machine-level asset visibility with detailed inventories of hardware, software and firmware
• vulnerability identification to help uncover cybersecurity risks that may affect machine security and compliance
• exportable compliance reports that support transparency, audit preparation and regulatory documentation requirements
• cybersecurity assessments and advisory services to help identify gaps, establish governance processes and align with standards such as IEC 62443
• continuous monitoring to maintain visibility into newly disclosed vulnerabilities.
   

“OEMs are facing unprecedented pressure to demonstrate cybersecurity readiness while continuing to innovate and deliver high-quality machines on schedule,” said Rick Kaun, global director of cybersecurity services at Rockwell Automation. “By combining SecureOT technology, advisory services and Rockwell Automation’s industrial expertise, we help OEMs make cybersecurity a strategic business advantage rather than a compliance exercise.”

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