Kalchreuth, Germany – November, 2024. The release of UaGDS (Unified Automation Global Discovery Service) marks a major milestone in the field of industrial cybersecurity. Designed to manage security for devices using the OPC UA (Open Platform Communications Unified Architecture) standard, UaGDS offers an innovative solution for centralizing security management in industrial
environments.
The availability of UaGDS on Siemens Industrial Edge, IBHsoftec devices, Linux containers (Docker), and Windows setups represents a major step forward in industrial cybersecurity. By providing multiple deployment options, UaGDS ensures that businesses can choose the right configuration based on their existing infrastructure, performance requirements, and security needs. Whether you are
managing a highly distributed edge network, a centralized control system, or a mixed environment of legacy and modern devices, UaGDS offers the flexibility to secure every part of the network.
This versatility makes UaGDS an ideal solution for industries transitioning to Industry 4.0 and embracing digital transformation, where industrial devices and systems are becoming increasingly interconnected and vulnerable to cyber threats. The platform’s comprehensive features—such as automated device discovery, certificate authority management, trust and revocation policies, and centralized administration—are made even more accessible through its flexible deployment options, ensuring that security can be effectively managed across any network setup.
As the industrial sector increasingly adopts automation, digitalization, and IoT technologies, securing the communication between devices becomes more critical than ever. OPC UA is a widely adopted standard for communication across industrial devices and systems, but managing the security of these devices—particularly in large, distributed environments—can be complex. UaGDS simplifies this process by providing a centralized platform for managing security policies, certificates, and trust across all connected devices, ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of industrial communications.
