London, UK – October 31, 2024 – swIDch, a leader in advanced authentication solutions, has been named a “Hot Company” in the Operational Technology (OT) Security category at the 2024 Top InfoSec Innovator Awards. Presented by Cyber Defense Magazine (CDM) at CyberDefenseCon in Orlando, Florida, this award honors swIDch's innovation in OT cybersecurity and highlights the company’s commitment to protecting critical infrastructure sectors like energy, water, and nuclear facilities.
The 2024 Top InfoSec Innovator Awards celebrated major breakthroughs in cybersecurity, with a panel of expert judges that included Gary Miliefsky, Founder of Cyber Defense Media Group, Dr. Lindsey Polley de Lopez, a cyber defense authority, and Katie Gray from In-Q-Tel.
Gary Miliefsky praised swIDch’s impact, stating, “swIDch embodies the innovative spirit we seek in award winners—anticipating future threats, offering cost-effective security solutions, and delivering creative strategies that protect OT systems from growing cyber risks.”
Chang-Hun Yoo, CEO of swIDch, expressed gratitude for the recognition: “This award reaffirms our dedication to enhancing OT security globally. As cyber threats grow, swIDch is committed to staying ahead, providing innovative solutions that ensure the resilience of essential infrastructure.”
swIDch’s PLC OTAC (One-Time Authentication Code) solution, crafted for programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and related OT systems, addresses vulnerabilities in remote terminal units (RTUs), distributed control systems (DCSs), and SCADA. After successful deployments with partners like Phoenix Contact and LS Electric, swIDch is increasingly recognized as a key player in OT security.
For more information on the 2024 Top InfoSec Innovator Awards, visit https://cyberdefenseawards.com/top-infosec-innovators-for-2024/.
