Compliance with Cybersecurity Frameworks

How swIDch can help achieve NIS2 compliance?

swIDch's OTAC technology is a patented algorithm that generates a one-time dynamic authentication code that can identify and authenticate users in a networkless environment. This technology can be used in the OT environment to achieve NIS2 compliance by:

• Providing a secure and convenient way to access OT and ICS systems without relying on static information, such as passwords, or PINs, that are vulnerable to cyberattacks.
• Reducing the complexity and friction of the authentication process by combining user identification and authentication steps into a single code, which can be generated on any device, such as a smartphone, tablet, or smartcards.
• Enhancing the resilience and availability of OT and ICS systems by enabling offline authentication, which does not depend on network connectivity or server communication.
• Supporting the implementation of the 10 minimum security measures required by NIS2, such as incident handling, supply chain security, cryptography and encryption, and multi-factor authentication.

swIDch's OTAC technology is a innovative and agile solution that can help organizations that provide essential or important services to the EU to comply with NIS2 and protect their OT and ICS environments from cyber threats. swIDch’s OTAC provides a highly optimized and highly secure authentication solution specifically for PLC devices. It utilizes our dynamic 'one-time authentication code' (OTAC) technology to resolve typical ICS/OT security challenges.

OTAC resolves:

• Password sharing in password-only authentication systems
• Difficulty managing ID/PW specified for each PLC device
• Difficulty managing user changes (leavers / contractors etc)
• Hacking attempts using password cracking software

OTAC ensures only known and authorized users/devices can access PLC using dynamic, non-reusable, constantly changing code guaranteed with 0% duplicates (defeats packet sniffing attacks)

How swIDch can help achieve CRA compliance?

swIDch's OTAC technology can significantly enhance Cyber Resilience Assessments (CRA) by providing a more secure and efficient method of user and device authentication. Here’s how:

• Enhanced Security: OTAC technology generates a dynamic, randomized code locally on the user's device, eliminating the need for traditional password-based authentication. This reduces the risk of hacking and unauthorized access.
• Simplified Authentication: By combining user identification and authentication into a single step, OTAC simplifies the authentication process, making it easier to manage and secure devices
• Reduced Vulnerabilities: OTAC's uni-directional dynamic token overcomes the limitations of bi-directional systems, which often rely on network connectivity between clients and servers. This reduces the attack surface and strengthens the overall security posture
• Seamless Integration: OTAC can be integrated into existing OT systems without requiring significant changes to hardware or network infrastructure. This makes it easier for OEMs to enhance security without disrupting operations.