Church & Dwight partners with Rockwell
Automation to uplevel OT cybersecurity program, implementing
rigorous security standards
BRUSSELS, March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rockwell
Automation Inc., the world's largest company dedicated to
industrial automation and digital transformation, today announced
it has been selected by Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
(NYSE: CHD) to strengthen the consumer goods company's
cybersecurity program. Church & Dwight chose Rockwell
specifically to help build resiliency and minimize risks in its
operational technology (OT) manufacturing security practices.
The number of cyberattacks against manufacturing and critical
infrastructure continues to rise. A recent report found critical
manufacturing was one of the most frequently attacked verticals in
the OT/industrial control system (ICS) sector. With several global
consumer brands under its umbrella, Church & Dwight recognized
the critical impact and importance of a strong OT security posture
and enlisted Rockwell. The goal was to gain a deeper understanding
of its manufacturing risk profile by identifying critical assets,
vulnerabilities and security gaps. After examining and prioritizing
risk, Rockwell collaborated with Church & Dwight to develop a
remediation roadmap, new security policies, and other measures to
minimize risks.
"We selected Rockwell Automation because we were looking for a
new partner to help us uplevel our OT and manufacturing security
posture. We knew we needed the best of the best who understood our
vision," said David Ortiz, chief
information security officer (CISO) at Church & Dwight.
"Throughout our work with Rockwell Automation on our OT
cybersecurity program, we've gained a thorough understanding of our
cybersecurity landscape and the tools needed."
"At Rockwell Automation, we firmly believe in helping
organizations recognize the importance of OT cybersecurity," said
Mark Cristiano, global commercial
director at Rockwell. "Over the course of our partnership with
Church & Dwight, we have implemented new security controls and
processes and have already seen a dramatic shift in the company's
OT practices. We are proud to leverage our best-in-class
partnerships to help Church & Dwight achieve its cybersecurity
goals."
As a longtime Rockwell Industrial Solutions customer, Church
& Dwight expanded its partnership in 2020 to advance its
Manufacturing Cybersecurity Program initiative. Since then, Church
& Dwight has achieved its cybersecurity objectives in
mitigating risks and understanding its OT landscape. Once threat
detection capabilities were in place, Church & Dwight
implemented continuous monitoring through managed OT services from
Rockwell. These managed services integrate and support Church &
Dwight's current IT Security Operations Center, bridging the gap
between IT and OT networks, and mitigating cyber risks across the
enterprise.
To read more about the Church & Dwight and Rockwell
Automation partnership, download the full case study.
About Church & Dwight
Church & Dwight Co.,
Inc., founded in 1846, is the leading U.S. producer of sodium
bicarbonate, popularly known as baking soda. The Company
manufactures and markets a wide range of personal care, household,
and specialty products under recognized brand names such as ARM
& HAMMER®, TROJAN™, OXICLEAN™, SPINBRUSH™, FIRST RESPONSE™,
NAIR™, ORAJEL™, XTRA™, L'IL CRITTERS™ and VITAFUSION™, BATISTE™,
WATERPIK®, ZICAM®, THERABREATH™, and HERO MIGHTY PATCH®. These 14
key brands represent approximately 85% of the Company's product
sales. For more information, visit the Company's website.
About Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation,
Inc. (NYSE: ROK) is a global leader in industrial automation
and secure digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of
people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly
possible, making the world more productive and more sustainable.
Headquartered in Milwaukee,
Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 29,000
problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than 100
countries. To learn more about how we are bringing the Connected
Enterprise® to life across industrial enterprises, visit
www.rockwellautomation.com.
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