Yaskawa America gets information security certification

Yaskawa’s team celebrates its international information security certification. Source: Yaskawa America Industrial automation provider Yaskawa America Inc. said it has been independently certified to the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 standard.

The Miamisburg, Ohio-based company said this shows its dedication to protecting customer information through internationally recognized information security management practices. “As manufacturers continue adopting connected automation, software, and intelligent robotics, information security has become an essential part of delivering reliable automation solutions,” stated David Troeter, vice president of Yaskawa Support Services. ” Founded in 1989, the Motoman Robotics Division of Yaskawa America Inc.

is a leading robotics company in the Americas. With more than 600,000 Motoman robots installed globally, the company said it provides automation products for numerous industrial applications, including arc welding, assembly, coating, dispensing, material handling, material cutting, material removal, packaging, palletizing, spot welding, and clinical laboratory specimen processing. Yaskawa strengthens information security over three years ISO/IEC 27001:2022 is a globally recognized standard for information security management systems (ISMS).

It provides organizations with a structured framework for identifying, managing, and continuously improving information security risks. The certification followed an extensive independent third-party audit that evaluated security processes across technology, operations, and organizational practices. Yaskawa said it was the culmination of a three-year, cross-functional initiative led by Robert Turner, support services administrator, to strengthen the company’s posture as part of its continued investment in protecting customer, partner, and business information.

As part of the certification process, Yaskawa successfully completed an extensive independent third-party audit conducted by EAGLE Certification Group . It was the first organization certified under EAGLE’s new ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB)-accredited ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification program . International certification ensures customer confidence ISO 27001 certification establishes a comprehensive framework for risk management, security governance, employee awareness, and continuous improvement.

The standard is recognized in more than 160 countries and is widely accepted as the benchmark for information security management across global industries, according to Yaskawa. The certification provides Yaskawa customers and partners assurance that information is managed according to internationally recognized best practices. It also supports organizations with stringent supplier security requirements by demonstrating compliance with an independently audited ISMS.

As robotics, AI, software, and connected manufacturing systems continue to evolve, Yaskawa said it will continue investing in the people, processes, and technologies that support secure, reliable automation for its customers worldwide. The Motoman Robotics Division at Yaskawa America’s headquarters in Ohio. Source: Yaskawa America The post Yaskawa America gets information security certification appeared first on The Robot Report .