Security — an ongoing process

Working with you to keep your products secure

Everybody who works with security knows that the work is never completed — it is an ongoing activity. HMS continually works with keeping our products secure and up to date with the latest standards.

For example, we continually test the Anybus CompactCom 40-series products* with industry standard test suites to check resistance against packet storms, known security holes and malformed packets. Some of the methods and tools we use in different development projects are Achilles, Netload, Wurldtech and Nessus.

HMS also participates in the network user organizations and work together with leading customers on cyber security.

Other measures we work with to maintain the highest level of security

• To prevent unauthorized or malicious code from being downloaded, the CompactCom 40-series only accept firmware that has been digitally signed by HMS. The included FPGA design is encrypted.
• Using our own technology, we are in full control of the design, allowing us to optimize performance and fix possible vulnerabilities easily.
• Unused protocols and functionality can be disabled as necessary by the host application.

Security in product development

• HMS has a well-established development process that is ISO9001 certified.
• HMS internal security guidelines make sure the security aspect is included from start.
• Software is reviewed by at least one additional experienced programmer before source code is accepted by our build system.
• Developers are trained in secure coding technologies, risks and how to avoid threats.
  
  

* For information on 30-series testing, contact HMS.