IO-Link goes Secure: First Security Guideline Now Available

The IO-Link Community has published a new Security Deployment Guideline. This is intended to help users evaluate and implement security measures for the use of IO-Link technology. This guideline is an indispensable tool for all those who want to improve the security of their IO-Link systems. The main objective of the IO-Link Secure Deployment Guideline is to provide end users with the knowledge and tools necessary to effectively assess and implement security measures for the use of IO-Link technology. The document provides detailed instructions and best practices for the use of secure IO-Link systems. By following this guide, users can ensure that their IO-Link systems are secure and resilient to potential threats. 

The Secure Deployment Guideline is available for free in the download area on the IO-Link website (www.io-link.com/downloads).

In addition to the directive for the use of IO-Link, a further guideline for the secure design and secure development of IO-Link products is currently being developed. The IO-Link Secure Design and Development Guideline is aimed at technology and device manufacturers involved in the design and development of IO-Link products. It provides a comprehensive guide to understanding and integrating security measures into IO-Link products. This guide will serve as an essential reference to ensure that safety is a fundamental aspect of product development. The editorial work on the development guideline is nearing completion.

With these activities and guidelines, the IO-Link Community underlines its commitment to future-proof and practical solutions in industrial communication.

Further information on cybersecurity activities for IO-Link and the other technologies of PI (PROFIBUS & PROFINET International) can be found at https://www.profibus.com/security.