Webinar - Why Cybersecurity Belongs in Safety Conversations

In today’s increasingly connected manufacturing environments, edge devices, IIoT gateways, cloud analytics, and networked safety sensors are driving efficiency and visibility—but they’re also opening new pathways for cyber threats. Safety components that once operated in isolation now communicate across networks. That connectivity brings tremendous value, but it also creates risk: a compromised safety device can directly impact people, machines, and productivity.

A New Era of Safety Standards

Sarah Starsiak and Jay Johnson, Market Product Managers for SICK, will discuss how global regulations are catching up with this reality. International frameworks such as IEC 62443 and the updated EU Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 are reshaping how manufacturers must approach risk management. These standards require secure-by-design architecture, verified component integrity, and documented measures to protect both data and human operators.

How SICK Helps Manufacturers Stay Secure and Compliant

With safety systems now sitting at the heart of networked operations, manufacturers need trusted partners and certified technologies. SICK’s cybersecurity‑enhanced, standards‑aligned solutions give organizations a clear path to securing machines, reducing exposure, and preparing for current and future regulatory requirements.

Key Takeaways from Our Discussion

• Safety devices are now cyber targets. When sensors, scanners, and controllers are networked, attacks can disrupt processes—or even disable protections—putting people and equipment at risk.
• Standards like IEC 62443 and EU 2023/1230 set the rules. Manufacturers must now adopt cybersecurity practices that align with global expectations for secure, compliant operations.
• Cybersecurity must be integrated into every safety strategy. Protecting people means protecting the digital systems that keep them safe.
• Certified solutions from SICK make it achievable. With secure hardware, transparent processes, and validated protection concepts, SICK helps manufacturers build resilient, future-ready production environments.

Why Attend:

As factories evolve, safety and cybersecurity can no longer be separate conversations. They are two vectors of the same mission: protecting people, safeguarding assets, and enabling secure, high-performance operations.

When: Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 10:00 AM CDT

Length: 1 hour

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