The cybersecurity node was born with the mission of facilitating a cybersecure digitalization to the business fabric. To this end, the node directs its activity to the support of SMEs from awareness and diagnosis, action guide and technological consulting, to support in the search for partners and suppliers who can give an answer to the challenges identified, always with cybersecurity in mind.

The node is also aimed at those entities that already include cybersecurity in their value chain, providing services aimed at training and innovation, with the goal of promoting the sector.

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Diagnosis, strategic reflection and definition of action

Diagnosis (risk analysis) and assessment for the implementation of secure digital solutions for the Industry 4.0

Diagnosis of the probabilities of success and impact of cyberattacks on companies and commerce’s facilities and systems through the analysis of internal security (security procedures, application code, …), external security (web, interfaces, communications, …), and digital system penetration tests.

Methodological tests to estimate the resilience of processes and their components. Advice on how to achieve acceptable levels of risk for the organization and the competent authorities of the sector, and adaptation of information systems to comply with the current legal regulations, through auditing in LOPD, GDPR and LSS.

Auditing and evaluation of secure digital solutions for the Industry 4.0

Audit and diagnosis of facilities and systems of companies and commerce through the analysis of internal security (security procedures, application code, …), external security (web, interfaces, communications, …), and digital system penetration tests. Determination of the required levels for compliance with the applicable safety requirements based on the criticality of the audited industrial service.
Reasons and consequences of a cybersecurity attack, such as determining the source of the problem, which information assets were affected and to what extent, when did the incident occur, where did it originate and against which assets it was directed, etc.

Technological consultation

Design and implementation of strategies for the protection and enhancement of critical and confidential information generated or managed by the industry

Specialized consulting services: studies, analysis and research services focused on the particular needs raised and the current regulatory and legal compliance (GDPR).

Acceleration service for cybersecurity products and services through the application of advanced digital technologies.

This service includes the analysis, development and demonstration of innovative technological solutions in cybersecurity to promote the digitization of the business fabric and public administration in a model of “security as a service”.
Diagnosis, strategic reflection and definition of cybersecurity products and services.
Technological consulting for the implementation of advanced digital technologies in cybersecurity products or services.
Product or service co-creation and acceleration services.

Testing i experimentation

Development, implementation and validation of technological solutions for the promotion of digitalization with the security of companies, including demonstration, implementation, operation and security of facilities.

List of equipment, laboratories and demonstrators available in the UPC-CI Node open to companies for the evaluation and verification of cybersecurity solutions in services, administration and Industry 4.0 and the provision of specific resources for the demonstration of cybersecurity solutions in the industrial environment, especially for SMEs.

Partner search and innovative ecosystem

Design and implementation of strategies for the protection and enhancement of critical and confidential information generated or managed by the industry

Advice and guidance for the scaling and internationalization of the solution and implementation in new markets of digitization solutions for the Industry 4.0.
Promotion of the participation of companies in Clusters, Networks and Networking Platforms 4.0, such as the XaFIR 4.0 Network (coordinated by the UPC), the IOT Catalan Alliance (Generalitat de Catalunya, SmartCatalonia strategy), the BigData CoE Barcelona (led by Eurecat Technology Center), the CatLabs Network (Generalitat de Catalunya), 22network, Digital Cluster, etc. Access to “Business Angels” networks and venture capital funds.