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Siemens inaugurates critical
infrastructure defense center in Canada
Siemens increase its global cybersecurity
offering with the official inauguration of the Critical Infrastructure Defense
Center (CIDC) in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada. The center is the first
facility of its kind in the Siemens realm dedicated to Critical Infrastructure
Protection (CIP) focused on Operations Technology (OT). Services provided by
the center will range from advisory to managed and research services, with a
mission to secure the advancement of a decarbonizing digital world. The team of
cyber experts based in Fredericton will support cyber and physical security
needs of Canada as well as projects in the US, Europe and the Middle East.
Siemens increase its global cybersecurity
offering with the official inauguration of the Critical Infrastructure Defense
Center (CIDC) in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada. The center is the first
facility of its kind in the Siemens realm dedicated to Critical Infrastructure
Protection (CIP) focused on Operations Technology (OT). Services provided by
the center will range from advisory to managed and research services, with a
mission to secure the advancement of a decarbonizing digital world. The team of
cyber experts based in Fredericton will support cyber and physical security
needs of Canada as well as projects in the US, Europe and the Middle East.
The picture shows the opening ceremony of the Critical Infrastructure Defence Center in Canada. Dr. Andreas Kind, Head of Cybersecurity & Trust from Siemens AG; Faisal Kazi, President and CEO, Siemens Canada Ltd.; Honourable Arlene Dunn, New Brunswick Minister of Aboriginal Affairs, Minister responsible for Economic Development and Small Business, Minister responsible for Opportunities NB, and the Minister responsible for Immigration.
“With the unprecedented growth in
digitalization, cyber-attacks are on the rise,” said Faisal Kazi, President and
CEO, Siemens Canada. “Siemens understands the increasing need for cybersecurity
and, as part of this, are pleased to announce the strengthening of our presence
in New Brunswick with a Critical Infrastructure Defense Center. This Center will
protect critical infrastructure with a focus on operations-based technology.”
Siemens AG launched its cybersecurity
program in 1986 and was one of the first companies to foster a holistic
cybersecurity approach. Currently the company operates five global security
hubs and employs 1,300 cybersecurity experts working to secure Siemens’
infrastructure and customers.
"Close
cooperation between utility operators and research produces innovative methods
to ensure critical infrastructures remain resilient against cyberattacks,"
said Dr. Andreas Kind, Vice President Cybersecurity & Trust, Siemens
Technology.
Siemens Smart Infrastructure (SI) is shaping the market for intelligent, adaptive infrastructure for today and the future. It addresses the pressing challenges of urbanization and climate change by connecting energy systems, buildings and industries. SI provides customers with a comprehensive end-to-end portfolio from a single source – with products, systems, solutions and services from the point of power generation all the way to consumption. With an increasingly digitalized ecosystem, it helps customers thrive and communities progress while contributing toward protecting the planet. Siemens Smart Infrastructure has its global headquarters in Zug, Switzerland. As of September 30, 2021, the business had around 70,400 employees worldwide.
Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to cleaner and more comfortable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, the company creates technology with purpose adding real value for customers. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers its customers to transform their industries and markets, helping them to transform the everyday for billions of people. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a globally leading medical technology provider shaping the future of healthcare. In addition, Siemens holds a minority stake in Siemens Energy, a global leader in the transmission and generation of electrical power.
In fiscal 2021, which ended on September 30, 2021, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €62.3 billion and net income of €6.7 billion. As of September 30, 2021, the company had around 303,000 employees worldwide. Further information is available on the Internet at
www.siemens.com.