The COSMIC (Cybersecurity for Operational Systems in Manufacturing and Industrial Control) initiative will deliver cyber security measures to protect organisations from the threat of cyber-attacks due to the digitalisation of manufacturing systems. It is being developed in partnership with the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (AMIC) and with financial support from Invest NI.
Government Support and Economic Impact on Cybersecurity and Manufacturing
Economy minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald said: "This investment by ANGOKA will help increase productivity, create good jobs, and boost innovation across two of our priority sectors - cyber security and advanced manufacturing.
"It is the result of collaboration between government, academia and the private sector. And it has been enabled by the City and Growth
Deal which established the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre. So, today’s announcement is a great example of our economic strategy paying dividends.”
Technology Focus: Securing Connected Manufacturing Systems
ANGOKA develops technology for connected systems ensuring that machines can communicate securely without interference from hackers and cyber security threats.
Addressing Growing Cyber Threats in Advanced Manufacturing
ANGOKA chairman Steve Berry said: "With cyber threats growing in both scale and sophistication, demand for solutions that protect online devices has surged across the globe. COSMIC is a reaction to the growing need for cyber security adoption in the advanced manufacturing sector due to the detrimental impact any breaches could have on the operational resilience of manufacturing facilities.
"This investment in R&D is a vote of confidence in our talent, infrastructure and R&D capabilities in Northern Ireland."
Market Expansion and Ease of Deployment through Innovation
Dr Vicky Kell, director of innovation, research and development at Invest NI, added: "Our new solution will allow us to expand our core offering and achieve ambitious growth targets. It will be designed for ease of deployment both on existing and new manufacturing equipment. This seamless deployment will be a key enabler for breaking into new markets across the globe."
