Cyber security in mobile machines
The protective shield for your machine
Creating digital networks for mobile machines opens up new potential for efficiency and productivity – but this also means that protection against cyber attacks is becoming more of a focus. In the fight against constantly growing threats, it's crucial to have a reliable partner at your side. Because cyber security isn't a one-off task: HYDAC understands this challenge and supports you with expertise and secure hardware and software, from the initial idea right through to commissioning. This is how we work in partnership with you to develop solutions that are precisely tailored to your individual applications – whether it's a new development or redesigning your machines.
From hardware and software to cyber security training: read on to find out how our comprehensive approach protects your machines.
Cyber security as the new standard: are you already prepared for the future?
Cyber security is an ongoing process, not a one-off project. Preparing for new legal requirements is only the first step – because in a dynamic environment, we're continuously developing our offering.
Contact us now and get advice from our experts on your tailor-made and, above all, future-proof cyber security solution.
HYDAC is your partner for cyber securityFor comprehensive protection that grows with you
Integrated into the development process
Thanks to our many years of experience, functional safety is at the centre of our product development. We also implement cyber security measures as a company.
Constant further development
It's not just the cyber security environment that is highly dynamic – we are too. That's why we're constantly developing our systems, components and IT/OT processes. This enables us to offer you state-of-the-art security at all times.
Comprehensive approach
Cyber security is multi-layered, which is why we offer you a comprehensive approach consisting of hardware, software, engineering and technical advice that protects your mobile machines at all levels. Even long after series production begins, we remain at your side as a reliable partner.
The current EU standards and regulations at a glance
The new EU regulations, such as the NIS 2 Directive and the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), present manufacturers with new challenges. Mobile machines must be effectively protected against cyber attacks by 2027 at the latest. This will entail necessary design changes and new architectures in development.
HYDAC is your expert partner who will actively support you in implementing all the necessary measures. We work with you to create a secure and future-oriented environment for your mobile machines. We have summarised the most important regulations for you to view at a glance.
EU Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 - R155 and R156
The EU Regulation on the type approval of motor vehicles and their trailers and systems has been in force since 2021. The regulation was expanded to include "Cyber Security and Cyber Security Management System" (UN R155) – Scope: M, N, O, as well as "Software Update and Software Update Management System" (UN R156), among other things.
EU NIS-2 - EU 2022/2555
The EU NIS 2 Directive, in force since 16/01/2023, aims to increase the overall level of cyber security in the EU and strengthen the resilience of companies and organisations to cyber attacks (business processes, IT and OT). It specifies strict requirements and a high level of security, especially for sectors such as transport and digital infrastructure.
EU RED EU 2014/53 - Enhanced in 2018, 2022 and 2023
Since August 2025, this standard has created a legal framework for placing radio equipment and IoT devices on the market in the EU. It also covers cyber security aspects that define a basic level of protection when it comes to network protection, personal data and privacy protection and fraud prevention.
EU Machinery Regulation 2023/1230/EU
From January 2027, machine manufacturers must comply with standardised and mandatory safety requirements when designing and developing their machines. In particular, their safety functions must not be able to be compromised by cyber attacks.
CRA EU Cyber Resilience Act - EU 2024/2847
Covers products with digital elements (hardware, software or IIoT solutions with data processing) – from December 2027, machines must fulfil the strict cyber security requirements of the EU Cyber Resilience Act along the entire product life cycle. The EU Cyber Resilience Act stipulates that elements such as risk analyses and security-by-design are relevant components right from the development stage.
Hardware, software & technical advice: count on our integrated platform for reliable cyber security solutions
Cyber attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated and the threat landscape is constantly evolving – and this is precisely where we come in with our extensive security concept: we're your partner for your machines' cyber security, from the initial design and development phase through to commissioning and beyond. Because we know that every machine project is unique. That's why we offer a modular, scalable approach that seamlessly adapts to your individual requirements. Find out now how our integrated approach provides complete security for your machines.
Secure hardware products from TTControl Discover our robust TTControl hardware solutions with integrated safety functions
Electronic control units TTC 2000 series
Robust. Reliable. Ready for use. The Hardware Security Module (HSM) offers central security functions right at the hardware level.
Powerful computing platform FusionAI
For the parallel use of multi-screen and multi-interface applications.
USB Connectivity Module
Wireless connectivity even in difficult conditions.
Thomas Liensberger, Manager Technical Sales
TTControl
With our future-proof, intelligent hardware solutions, you are always one step ahead. This is because they deliver maximum performance and can be adapted to your machine while being equipped for all future challenges.
The most important cyber security functions covered
Encryption implementation in hardware
For speed and resistance to hardware-related attacks, such as side-channel attacks or fault injection attacks.
Secure storage
Provides confidentiality and integrity for cryptographic keys used to protect sensitive information.
Firmware – APIs (Application Programming Interfaces)
For establishing secure communication between different devices.
Secure Boot and Secure Download
For ensuring secure product operation and preventing unauthorised changes during software updates.
MATCH, the multifunctional platform for all your machine project's software requirements
The MATCH software platform offers you innovative software solutions for the entire machine life cycle. The platform comprises of perfectly harmonised software tools, robust middleware, library modules and an open standard IDE. All safety-relevant modules are TÜV-certified. MATCH enables functionally safe vehicle or machine control systems to be implemented and existing machines or functions to be redesigned – with time savings of up to 50 %.
Our MATCH software suite is perfectly adapted to our hardware and subsystems. This enables us to implement important security functions such as encryption, intrusion detection, secure password handling, certificate handling and key handling as well as role-based access rights.
- Progress through efficiency: Reduced effort required thanks to consistent data at all levels, seamlessly connected tools
- Robust middleware, hardware-independent: Tailor-made MATCH Core developed for use in mobile machines, easy portability to other hardware systems for maximum flexibility
- Multi-controller capable: Various control units and displays can be combined. It's also possible to mix programming languages and support different subsystems without any problems
- Development according to the V-model, testing included: Development according to the V-model, Plug & Play tests at all levels and simulation of embedded software included
- Service solution included: Service tool immediately ready for use and adaptable to the existing service environment, integrated remote maintenance solutions
- Ready for functional safety: Functional safety integrated from the outset, embedding of safety standards supported by all program components – up to safety levels SIL2/PLd/AgPLd/ASILC/MLPD
Elmar Wulf, Head of Application Development
HYDAC Software GmbH
Increasing safety requirements and cyber security requirements are a challenge. This makes it all the more important for us to reduce complexity: our MATCH software platform enables simpler, faster and, above all, more secure development of your machines – from the initial concept to series production and beyond. With this approach, you can create a solid foundation for the security of your applications - over their entire life cycle.
Contact us now about our integrated platform consisting of hardware and software and rely on our modular, scalable system for your tailor-made cyber security solution. HYDAC is at your side as an experienced development partner – from designing your system to series production.
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Cyber security training, workshops and engineering: get tailored support from our experts
Making your machines more secure – that's our goal. As your partner for functional safety and cyber security, we don't just offer you insight-driven expertise. We provide solutions that truly suit you.
Because we know that every company and every machine project is unique. That's why we develop tailor-made cyber security training, courses and consulting services that can be flexibly adapted to your specific requirements. Let's work together to find the best solution for your machines' security. Contact us today for more information on our consulting services.
