Nozomi Networks Inc., a leader in OT, IoT, and CPS cybersecurity, has partnered with Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, to unveil the world’s first embedded security sensor within Schneider Electric’s remote terminal units (RTUs). This groundbreaking innovation integrates Nozomi Arc Embedded directly into Schneider’s SCADAPack 47xi Smart RTUs, offering unprecedented visibility and protection at the control device level of industrial automation systems and field assets.
The embedded solution allows security and operations teams to detect, analyze, and address threats targeting control devices without straining existing resources or disrupting mission-critical operations. As a result, organizations can achieve stronger operational resilience, reduced cyber risk, improved compliance, and higher system uptime.
“With cyber threats against global energy resources on the rise, this collaboration with Nozomi Networks strengthens our customers’ defense strategies,” said Jay Abdallah, Vice President of Cybersecurity Solutions and Services at Schneider Electric. “Integrating Arc Embedded into our RTUs transforms them into secure operational assets, providing operators with the visibility needed to counter threats before they cause harm.”
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Andrea Carcano, Co-founder and CPO of Nozomi Networks, highlighted the partnership’s longevity:
“Our collaboration with Schneider spans more than eight years, focused on safeguarding energy management and automation worldwide. Arc Embedded takes this protection deeper—securing even remote, often overlooked field assets that are most vulnerable to attacks.”
Enhancing Security Where It’s Needed Most
An RTU is a critical industrial device that gathers, processes, and transmits data from sensors and actuators in remote or distributed locations—such as rural water facilities or electrical substations in challenging terrains. Acting as a bridge between field equipment and central control systems, RTUs enable real-time monitoring and control of essential industrial processes.
Schneider Electric’s SCADAPack 47xi Smart RTUs are widely deployed in oil and gas, utilities, and other critical infrastructure sectors. They are known for their cost-effective design, robust performance, and built-in cybersecurity features, making them a preferred choice for organizations with demanding operational needs.
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By embedding Nozomi Arc Embedded within these RTUs, operators gain:
Enhanced endpoint insights – Real-time updates on RTU software and hardware inventory, vulnerability data, and system resource usage.
Level 0 visibility – Direct extraction of process variable data from the RTU, enabling unmatched insight into physical processes and device states without relying on external polling.
Threat and anomaly detection – Identification of suspicious activities such as unauthorized USB or SD card access, manipulation of time settings, changes in control logic or firmware, and mechanical tampering.
Security-by-Design for Industrial Systems
Arc Embedded converts existing industrial control systems into secure-by-design assets by providing a deeply integrated, vendor-independent security layer. This approach delivers robust protection for systems already in operation, addressing vulnerabilities without the need for extensive retrofits.
The Arc Embedded solution for Schneider’s SCADAPack 47xi Smart RTUs is now available through a subscription model from Schneider Electric, Nozomi Networks, and their global network of channel partners.
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