Advantech (TWSE: 2395), a global leader in industrial IoT and automation, proudly announces that its Human-Machine Interface (HMI), TPC-B520 and TPC-B300, have officially received IEC 62443-4-2 Verification of Compliance (VOC) certification from Bureau Veritas. These products represent Advantech’s first HMI systems to achieve compliance with this international cybersecurity standard, demonstrating the strategic approach to addressing industrial security threats while enabling customers to proactively meet future global regulatory requirements. This certification strengthens operational security across smart manufacturing and digital factories.
Bureau Veritas is a world-leading testing, inspection, and certification organization specializing in industrial cybersecurity, product verification, and management system certification, dedicated to enhancing product trustworthiness and market competitiveness for its clients.
IEC 62443-4-2: Setting the Global Benchmark for Industrial Cybersecurity
IEC 62443-4-2 represents the comprehensive cybersecurity standard for Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS). This standard defines the technical requirements for how factories, production lines, energy systems, and infrastructure should implement robust cybersecurity protection. With only a few industrial HMI products currently verified as compliant with this rigorous standard, Advantech’s achievement highlights exceptional product credibility in today’s increasingly security-conscious industrial market.
Modular HMI: Flexible Design Meets Advanced Security
TPC-B520 and TPC-B300 feature modular designs that adapt flexibly to various industrial environment requirements while simultaneously enhancing both hardware specifications and cybersecurity protection.
- Support for high-brightness/slim-bezel touch panels ranging from 12.1 to 23.8 inches, suitable for both factory and harsh outdoor environments
- TPC-B300 equipped with Intel Atom® X6425E processor
- TPC-B520 powered by 13th gen Intel® Core™ processors (i5/i7),
- Optional TPM 2.0 security module and Secure Boot protection mechanisms
- IP66-rated front panel protection with wide temperature operation range from -20°C to 60°C
- Extensive I/O expansion capabilities (LAN/COM/USB) with optional Wi-Fi or LTE modules
These systems incorporate Intel-driven security technologies including Intel® Platform Trust Technology (PTT), Intel® AES-NI encryption instruction set acceleration, and Intel® Boot Guard technology. These technologies help system integrators meet IEC 62443-4-2 standard requirements for authentication, data protection, and system integrity while reducing the complexity of system integration and certification processes.
Strengthening Operational Security in an Evolving Threat Landscape
By implementing these IEC 62443-4-2 compliant HMI solutions, enterprises enable system integrators (SIs) to build secure and reliable Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS) architectures that effectively safeguard system integrity, data confidentiality, and availability during cybersecurity incidents. This comprehensive protection allows manufacturing operations to respond in real-time to evolving threats and enhance operational resilience amid increasingly stringent global cybersecurity regulations.
