Cybersecurity services for Railway
As railway operations continue to embrace digital transformation, your exposure to cybersecurity risks is increasing. Protecting these critical infrastructures is more important than ever. Secura | Bureau Veritas can help you secure yourself against cyber attacks and reach compliance with regulations.
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Cybersecurity for railway: your challenges
Digital technologies such as automated signaling systems (CBTC, ERTMS), predictive maintenance and remote monitoring are now an integral part of railway operations. This means that the risk of disruption due to cyber attacks or system failure is increasing.
At the same time, railway transportation has become critical infrastructure. Our societies rely on railway for daily mobility, and railway plays a key role in sustainable future mobility. That is why regulators are focusing on cybersecurity measures to protect this sector.
This is reflected in the requirements posed by upcoming EU cybersecurity regulations, such as NIS2 and the Cyber Resilience ACT (CRA) which aim to strengthen the cyber resilience of the essential and important sectors such as railway.
The main cybersecurity challenges facing the railway sector are:
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Increased cyber attacks
Cyber attacks on connected rail vehicles, components or signaling systems like Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC) and the European Railway Traffic Management System (ERTMS) can disrupt train operations, potentially altering train signals, causing delays, collisions, or even derailments. In 2022, rail systems in Europe reported cyber incidents targeting such systems, aiming to interrupt services.
Rail operators have also become targets for ransomware, with attackers encrypting critical systems and demanding payment to restore operations. For example, in 2020, a major train manufacturer faced a ransomware attack that affected its operations and led to data leaks.
Other areas of concern are vulnerabilities in IoT-sensors or data breaches from passenger information systems.
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Increased cybersecurity regulation
To make sure the whole rail supply chain is more digitally secure, the EU has adopted the NIS2 Directive. All European railway systems fall under NIS2 from October 2024, as do suppliers.
Reaching compliance to NIS2 can be daunting, especially if you are a supplier who has not been covered by cybersecurity regulation before.
Watch the video of Anna Prudnikova about railway cybersecurity (2:50 min).
How we support you
Our cybersecurity services for railway help you to protect your company against cyber attacks and make sure you comply with cybersecurity regulation. We can help you in these areas:
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Close NIS2 gaps
We support you on your journey to NIS2 compliance, for instance with:
- NIS2 Applicability Assessment. Are you a large entity with branches across various EU member states? We can help you find out which of these entities is covered by NIS2 and to which authorities each of these entities should report.
- NIS2 Gap Assessment - determine the gaps between your current security measures and the requirements of NIS2.
- NIS2 Boardroom Training - NIS2 requires your Board to follow cybersecurity training. With this one-day course you comply with this requirement.
- NIS2 Implementation Support - if you need help in addressing gaps, for instance regarding penetration testing for IT, OT and IoT, Red Teaming, or Crisis and Resilience, we offer support.
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Product Assessment and preparation for certification
We have deep and thorough knowledge of the IEC 62443 standards, which also apply to railway components. Our experts can help you with the whole IEC 62443 compliance journey, from training and Gap Assessments to Consultancy and preparation for certification.
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OT Cybersecurity Services
Do you need help strengthening the security your OT environment? Our OT security consultants have extensive expertise with Industrial Vulnerability Assessments and Penetration Testing (VAPT). We also provide consultancy services to help you determine the best strategy for your OT security.
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ISO 27001 Compliance
ISO 27001 certification covers roughly 90% of NIS2 requirements. We can help you prepare for your ISO 27001 certification or train your staff to implement ISO 27001.
Nicolas Lange
Member Executive Board
Knorr-Bremse AG
Working with Bureau Veritas | Secura marks a significant step in our commitment to cybersecurity in our company, our products and to our customers. It is instrumental in enabling us to address these challenges, whilst ensuring compliance with industry standards and upcoming regulation.
Our expertise in railway
As a global cybersecurity company, Secura | Bureau Veritas serves many clients in the rail sector. We understand the importance of protecting your company against cyber attacks and complying to regulation. We can serve as your trusted partner in cybersecurity.
Global reach
We have experts around the globe
Leader in IEC 62443 compliance
Our experts have experience with the most complex IEC 62443 projects
Unique knowledge of rail sector
We serve many railway clients, so we have built up unique knowledge
Meet our team
Anna Prudnikova
Anna Prudnikova has over 12 years of experience in cybersecurity. Over the last five years she has specialized in industrial cybersecurity, with a strong focus on supply chain. The combination of IT and OT cybersecurity expertise gives Anna unique insights into the risks the railway industry faces.
Josue Gonzales Pariente
Josue is a Senior Security Consultant with over six years of experience, specializing in industrial environments. Josue has an extensive background in cyber-physical systems security. He has experience in consultation for secure development of rail components as well as in cybersecurity certification for signaling components.
Our clients in rail
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Why choose Secura | Bureau Veritas
At Secura/Bureau Veritas, we are dedicated to being your trusted partner in cybersecurity. We go beyond quick fixes and isolated services. Our integrated approach makes sure that every aspect of your company or organization is cyber resilient, from your technology to your processes and your people.
Secura is the cybersecurity division of Bureau Veritas, specialized in testing, inspection and certification. Bureau Veritas was founded in 1828, has over 80.000 employees and is active in 140 countries.