Kuka became the first robotics manufacturer to earn Security Level 2 certification under the IEC 62443-4-2 cybersecurity standard for its
iiQKA.OS2 operating system and KR C5-2 controller platform. The certification sets a new benchmark for protecting connected manufacturing environments as production systems become more networked. “Cybersecurity has become a fundamental requirement for modern manufacturing,” said Ed Volcic, regional technology officer for North America, Kuka. “With Security Level 2 certification, we now provide customers with automation solutions that not only deliver productivity and performance but also help protect their operations against evolving cyber threats.”