Valmet has achieved a major breakthrough in industrial cybersecurity with its Valmet DNAe Distributed Control System (DCS), which has become the world’s first fully web-based system to earn the ISASecure System Security Assurance (SSA) Security Level 1 certification. The certification was granted following an independent assessment by exida, confirming that Valmet DNAe complies with the stringent security standards outlined in ISA/IEC 62443-3-3. The system’s reference architecture networks underwent thorough evaluation, configuration, and testing based on network topology and component standards.
Launched in 2024, Valmet DNAe adopts a forward-thinking approach to cybersecurity, helping companies effectively defend against and respond to evolving cyber threats. The product development process behind Valmet DNAe was validated with the Security Development Lifecycle Assurance (SDLA) certification in 2020, ensuring cybersecurity is prioritized throughout every phase of the system lifecycle.
“We believe that building security into the very foundation of our systems is the most effective way to protect our customers in today’s evolving threat landscape. Valmet DNAe has now become the world’s first fully web-based DCS to reach system-level ISASecure SSA certification. The right technology decisions enable us to provide our customers with next-generation connectivity while elevating cybersecurity to new levels,” says Jukka Ylijoki, Vice President of R&D, Automation Systems, Valmet.
For IT teams, Valmet DNAe provides centralized user management and Active Directory (AD) integration, enabling role-based access control and authentication. Additionally, the system offers authorization, audit trails, secure communication, encryption mechanisms, content-signed software, and comprehensive logging. To support enterprise-level visibility, Valmet DNAe integrates with customers’ Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions, providing valuable information to Security Operations Center (SOC) teams. Customers are supported by extensive Valmet Cybersecurity Services.
