Cyber & Resilience – Security by Design

At High Speed Rail Solutions, our Cyber & Resilience services are backed by over 10 years’ experience of working in a range of critical infrastructure environments, alongside deep knowledge and qualifications in Operational Technologies and Industrial Control Systems and to achieve the associated regulatory and compliance demands.

High Speed Rail Solutions recognises the imperative for cyber resilience across all aspects of rail networks. That is why we have been building a range of cyber consultancy solutions to support the robust, secure and continuous running of operations, from rolling stock, to signalling to centralised controls. We have specialist knowledge and capability that draws upon the associated standards; TS50701, IEC62443, ISO/ IEC27001 and NIST CSF and is backed by over 10 years’ experience in defending critical infrastructure.

The cybersecurity of Operational Technology (OT) and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) in railway systems is lagging behind other industries and has lacked the security controls afforded to the corporate IT aspect of railway management. TS50701 seeks to address this gap as Electronic Train Control Systems (ETCS) offer the opportunity to embrace digitalization and enhance operational rail efficiencies.

Security Principles of Design

We assist clients in developing the Strategic Definition of Cybersecurity requirements based upon the demands of CENELEC TS50701, and an assessment of the threat landscape and the rail cyber-physical environment. This sets the baseline and expectation for ‘security by design’.
Risk-Driven Security Strategy

We start by identifying the threats and consequences, experienced across the rail industry and developing attack tree analysis to explore what defence, detection and response needs to look like in order to achieve resilience and anti-fragility.
Security Concept of Operations

We help you to underpin your operational objectives through designing the Security ConOps, incorporating functionality, interoperability and redundancy requirements alongside connectivity and data needs, all through the cyber and resilience lens.
Performance Specifications

Leveraging latest standards, we help you integrate and bolster your layered defences to make them future-ready against evolving cyber threats. This will provide the basis for compliance and risk management audits and assessments.
Codes of Connection

Recent incidents have highlighted the need for Code checks, Black Box testing and reviews of Backdoors and the ways systems communicate with each other. We can provide comprehensive assessments of test plans for coherence, completeness and assurance.
Independent Assessments of the Security & Risk Profile

We can provide reviews of the planning and implementation of network architecture, risk-based vulnerability management, monitoring and visibility of critical assets and overall system hardening to validate the security and risk profile.

By partnering with High Speed Rail Solutions, you can leverage our cybersecurity expertise to ensure the resilience, security, and continuity of your rail networks. Our specialized services are tailored to your specific needs, supporting you in achieving robust cyber defenses through strategic security design, risk-driven strategies, and independent assessments. With over a decade of experience and deep knowledge of key standards like TS50701, IEC62443, ISO/IEC27001, and NIST CSF, we help you safeguard your operational technology and industrial control systems, delivering solutions that enhance your rail operations’ security and efficiency.

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