business wire indiaRockwell Automation Company (NYSE: ROK), the world's largest company specializing in industrial automation and digital transformation, today announced that it has joined Church & Dwight Company (NYSE: CHD) to strengthen the consumer goods company's cybersecurity program. announced that he had been selected. . Church & Dwight specifically selected Rockwell to help build resiliency and minimize risk in operational technology (OT) manufacturing security practices.
The number of cyberattacks against manufacturing and critical infrastructure continues to rise. A recent report found that critical manufacturing is one of the most frequently attacked industries in the OT/Industrial Control Systems (ICS) space. Church & Dwight, which owns several global consumer brands, recognized the critical impact and importance of a strong OT security posture and turned to Rockwell for help. The goal was to better understand the manufacturing risk profile by identifying critical assets, vulnerabilities, and security gaps. After examining and prioritizing risks, Rockwell worked with Church & Dwight to develop a remediation roadmap, new security policies, and other measures to minimize risk.
“We chose Rockwell Automation because we were looking for a new partner to strengthen our OT and manufacturing security posture. We knew we needed the best talent who understood our vision. We knew it,” said David Ortiz, chief information security officer (CISO) at Church & Dwight. “Through our work with Rockwell Automation on our OT cybersecurity program, we have gained a thorough understanding of the cybersecurity landscape and the tools needed.”
“At Rockwell Automation, we strongly believe in helping organizations realize the importance of OT cybersecurity,” said Mark Cristiano, Rockwell Global Commercial Director. “Through our partnership with Church & Dwight, we introduced new security controls and processes and have already seen dramatic changes in their OT practices. & Dwight, we are proud to help them achieve their cybersecurity goals.”
Church & Dwight, a longtime Rockwell Industrial Solutions customer, expanded their partnership in 2020 to advance manufacturing cybersecurity program initiatives. Since then, Church & Dwight has achieved its cybersecurity goals of mitigating risk and understanding the OT landscape. Once threat detection capabilities were in place, Church & Dwight implemented continuous monitoring through Rockwell's managed OT services. These managed services integrate and support Church & Dwight's current IT security operations center, bridging the gap between IT and OT networks and reducing cyber risk across the enterprise.
To learn more about Church & Dwight and Rockwell Automation's partnership, visit https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/company/news/case-studies/church-dwight-ot-cybersecurity.html.
About Church and Dwight
Founded in 1846, Church & Dwight Co., Inc. is a leading U.S. manufacturer of sodium bicarbonate, commonly known as baking soda. The company manufactures and sells a wide range of personal care, household and specialty products under well-known brand names such as “ARM & HAMMER.''®TROJAN™, OXICLEAN™, SPINBRUSH™, FIRST RESPONSE™, NAIR™, ORAJEL™, XTRA™, L'IL CRITTERS™, VITAFUSION™, BATISTE™, WATERPIK®Zicam®THERABREATH™, HERO MIGHTY PATCH®. These 14 major brands account for approximately 85% of our product sales. Please visit our website for more information.
About Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK) is a global leader in industrial automation and secure digital transformation. We connect people's imagination with the potential of technology to expand human potential and make the world more productive and sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 29,000 problem solvers dedicated to customers in more than 100 countries. Learn more about how we enable the connected enterprise.® Visit www.rockwellautomation.com to learn more about life in all industrial enterprises.
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