Alstom and Airbus CyberSecurity have signed a worldwide cooperation agreement focusing on rail transport cybersecurity.
The partnership will allow the companies to provide rail operators with solutions and services combining Alstom’s solutions in rail transport with Airbus CyberSecurity’s services in ensuring the security of industrial information systems.
“In the context of increasing worldwide cyber threats across all sectors, Alstom aims to protect its assets and those of its customers as effectively and as early as possible. The collaboration between Alstom and proven specialist Airbus CyberSecurity will ensure the future usage and success of green mobility worldwide,” said Eddy Thesee, vice president cybersecurity, Alstom.
"As specialist in the cybersecurity of industrial systems, particularly in the transport sector, we are keen to contribute to securing the information systems of the rail sector along with Alstom,” said Nicolas Razy, director, Airbus CyberSecurity France.
Airbus CyberSecurity will contribute to joint offers with services and solutions in security monitoring of railway systems through its various Security Operations Centers (SOCs) and in responding to incidents. It will also contribute to security auditing services and penetration and intrusion testing, notably through its simulation and testing platform for industrial systems, CyberRange.
Alstom is bringing its knowledge of railway systems design, manufacture, operations and maintenance into the partnership. Alstom will also leverage its railway cybersecurity expertise developed in recent years. Worldwide, Alstom counts more than 13,000 employees working on digitalization in the rail sector, particularly in the areas of signaling technology, smart mobility and cybersecurity.
