The increasing digital transformation and interconnectedness of industrial IoT, smart transportation, energy systems, and other critical infrastructure highlight the growing need for robust cybersecurity. Cyberattacks on communication systems and devices can disrupt urban operations and industrial development, impacting not only business operations but also public safety and social stability. Safeguarding system security and ensuring operational resilience have become critical challenges in the ongoing global digital transformation.
Cybersecurity’s role in sustainable development encompasses more than just defending business data systems. It links to governance through risk management, to society through public safety, and to environmental and economic systems through the reliable functioning of energy and industrial infrastructure. Digitalization and smart transformation will only provide lasting value if built on secure and reliable digital foundations.
Drawing on decades of expertise in industrial networking and critical infrastructure, Moxa understands that products must operate reliably over long periods in complex and evolving network environments. This is why Moxa incorporates product cybersecurity as a central part of its products and their capabilities. Security is embedded in every stage of product development, from governance to coding, ensuring devices remain secure and reliable in highly connected and long-term operational environments.
Strengthening Product Cybersecurity Through Governance
To strengthen product cybersecurity governance and cross-functional collaboration, Moxa established the Product Security Center (PSC). This center oversees product cybersecurity strategy, policy development, and governance implementation, ensuring a structured and sustainable approach to product security management.
With the PSC’s direction, Moxa has developed product cybersecurity policies and technical standards, embedding cybersecurity within its collaborative and managerial processes. This strategy transforms product security from a technical concern into a vital component of corporate governance, improving the organization’s ability to address evolving cybersecurity threats and technological advancements.
Moxa additionally enhances cybersecurity awareness and expertise across its product portfolio by implementing dedicated roles and comprehensive training. By strengthening cross-departmental collaboration and continuous skill development, cybersecurity is embedded into product development and has gradually evolved into a collective organizational duty and ethos.
Strengthening Product Life-cycle Management for Global Cybersecurity Compliance
The growing global prevalence of digital devices is prompting governments and regulators to heighten cybersecurity standards for these products. One of the most notable regulations is the European Union’s Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), which requires products with digital components to incorporate comprehensive cybersecurity management throughout their design, development, and maintenance stages.
Moxa is addressing this global trend by incorporating cybersecurity into its product life-cycle management and adhering to international industrial cybersecurity standards to create secure development practices. Every phase, from initial product planning and design through development and ongoing maintenance, incorporates risk assessment, vulnerability management, and continuous improvement mechanisms to ensure robust security protection.
Moxa’s structured cybersecurity management practices allow it to stay current with changing international cybersecurity regulations and ensure its products meet relevant security and compliance requirements across different markets.
International Certifications Enhancing Product Trust and Compliance
In highly connected industrial environments, product cybersecurity relies not only on internal governance and technical capabilities but also on international standards and third-party certification to build market trust. Moxa ensures its product security is credible and verified independently, staying current with international cybersecurity regulations and industry standards.
Moxa’s acquisition of several international cybersecurity certifications guarantees its products align with the security standards of various global markets and industries. This also boosts customer and partner trust in the safety and dependability of their offerings.
Security for Sustainability, Trust for the Future
In the era of rapid digitalization, cybersecurity is a crucial pillar for digital transformation and the functioning of critical infrastructure. Moxa holds that smart, automated systems can only function reliably long term in a secure and trusted digital space.
Looking ahead, Moxa will continue to strengthen product cybersecurity governance and advance secure-by-design practices, alignment with international standards, and industry collaboration. These initiatives by Moxa create secure, stable, and enduring bases for industrial networks, positioning the company as a trusted partner in pursuing sustainable digitalization.