Production environments that were once isolated are now exposed. Printers, cameras, scanners, databases and enterprise systems all exchange critical data across connected lines. CoLOS® 7 software solutions is built with manufacturing security designed into the software from day one.
Manufacturers have spent years connecting IT and OT: ERP, MES, printers, vision systems, scanners, production databases. That connectivity drives efficiency. It also means that the software sitting in the middle of those systems needs to be built to withstand the threats that come with it. For IT teams, the concern is risk. For operations teams, the concern is downtime. For the business, the concern is continuity, compliance and trust.
CoLOS® 7 platform has cybersecurity built into its design and development process. It is part of the ecosystem across every tier: Base, Line, Factory and Site. This means manufacturers get a stronger foundation for connected coding operations without adding complexity to the line. IT teams get software they can defend. OT teams get reliability they can count on.
Only verified used and trusted systems can access CoLOS® environment.
The software environment is protected from unauthorized changes, helping maintain stable and trusted operations.
Control how data moves across connected production systems. Unused services and ports can be disabled.
Sensitive production and operational data is protected in transit and at rest across the CoLOS® environment.
Security events are logged automatically. Audit trails are available for alerts, incident review and root-cause analysis.
CoLOS® software sits at the intersection of production-line equipment and business-critical systems. That makes the software architecture a shared concern. Manufacturers can support more secure collaboration between IT and OT while continuing to improve coding accuracy, line control, traceability and operational efficiency.
Markem-Imaje process and CoLOS® software is engineered under a certified IEC 62443-4-1 Secure Development Lifecycle (SDL), ensuring that cybersecurity is embedded into our entire product lifecycle. This process-driven certification validates that from initial design and coding to rigorous vulnerability testing and deployment, our team follows strict, standardized security practices. Furthermore, it guarantees a proactive approach to long-term maintenance, including continuous security monitoring, robust patch management, and timely disclosure of vulnerabilities.
CoLOS is built and certified in compliance with IEC 62443-4-2, the global benchmark for industrial cybersecurity. This certification ensures that the application includes robust, built-in security mechanisms such as role-based access control, secure data transmission, and audit logging designed to protect industrial automation and control environments. This ensures software ensures operational integrity, protects against common human errors, and seamlessly establishes a secure baseline within the system.
CoLOS® 7 supports manufacturing security through secure development practices, access control, system integrity, restricted data flow, data confidentiality, event logging and audit trails. These capabilities help manufacturers protect connected coding operations while supporting IT and OT collaboration.
A basic cybersecurity strategy for manufacturing facilities combines asset discovery, risk assessment, access controls, patch management, network segmentation and security monitoring.
Manufacturers should establish governance, train staff and define incident response processes. They should also prioritize critical production systems, ensure backups, test recovery and maintain supply-chain transparency.
Regular audits and tabletop exercises reinforce resilience against evolving threats across manufacturing operations.
A basic strategy combines asset discovery, risk assessment, access controls, patch management, network segmentation, and security monitoring. Establish governance, train staff, and define incident response. Prioritize critical production systems, ensure backups, test recovery, and maintain supply-chain transparency. Regular audits and tabletop exercises reinforce resilience against evolving threats across all operations.
Coding operations rely on accurate data, controlled workflows and reliable communication between systems such as ERP, MES, printers, scanners, cameras and production databases. If these workflows are not secured, manufacturers can face data integrity issues, unauthorized changes, downtime and compliance risk.
Discover how CoLOS® 7 can help your teams build a more secure, connected and future-ready production environment.
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