Rockwell Automation chosen by Church & Dwight as cybersecurity partner

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Church & Dwight partners with Rockwell Automation to strengthen cybersecurity program in manufacturing sector.

Rockwell Automation helps Church & Dwight identify critical assets, vulnerabilities, and security gaps in OT security practices.

In a recent announcement on FT.com, Church & Dwight Co. Inc., a Consumer Packaged Goods Leader, has chosen to work with Rockwell Automation to enhance its manufacturing cybersecurity resilience. The decision comes in light of the increasing number of cyberattacks against manufacturing and critical infrastructure globally. Rockwell Automation, known for its expertise in industrial automation and digital transformation, was specifically selected by Church & Dwight to help build resiliency and minimize risks in its operational technology (OT) manufacturing security practices.

As part of the collaboration, Church & Dwight aimed to gain a deeper understanding of its manufacturing risk profile by identifying critical assets, vulnerabilities, and security gaps. Rockwell Automation worked with the company to develop a remediation roadmap, new security policies, and other measures to enhance cybersecurity. The partnership between Church & Dwight and Rockwell Automation began in 2020 as part of the former’s efforts to advance its Manufacturing Cybersecurity Program initiative.

After implementing new security controls and processes, Church & Dwight has achieved its cybersecurity objectives in mitigating risks and understanding its OT landscape. The company has also implemented continuous monitoring through managed OT services from Rockwell Automation. These services integrate and support Church & Dwight’s current IT Security Operations Center, bridging the gap between IT and OT networks to mitigate cyber risks across the enterprise.

The partnership between Church & Dwight and Rockwell Automation highlights the importance of robust cybersecurity measures in the manufacturing sector, especially as cyber threats continue to evolve and increase in frequency. By working together, the two companies have taken significant steps to enhance Church & Dwight’s cybersecurity posture and resilience in the face of evolving cyber risks.