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Cybersecurity for Physical Security Systems

Protect your life safety products and systems with rigorous cybersecurity support that includes advisory services, training, testing and more.

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Life safety and physical security system cybersecurity services

The Internet of Things (IoT) is enabling more sophisticated capabilities through network-connected products and systems. As a result, life safety and physical security systems are becoming increasingly interconnected. While this connectivity offers wide-ranging benefits, it also introduces new cybersecurity risks.

Cyberattacks are not only increasing in frequency worldwide, but they’re also becoming more sophisticated. It’s imperative that life safety and physical security systems undergo thorough cybersecurity evaluations to assess performance, reliability and asset protection while also mitigating risk, improving security, and helping maintain health and safety.

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Your cybersecurity journey along the product development life cycle

1. Advisory

Understanding the commercial and industrial cybersecurity landscape

Work with our cybersecurity experts to identify potential vulnerabilities and weaknesses within your organization. We can assist you in developing a cybersecurity road map, prioritizing initial actions with the greatest impact and guiding you through the ever-evolving threat landscape. 

2. Training

Understanding regulatory and standard requirements

Learn from our specialists about the fundamentals and advanced aspects of cybersecurity. Our training will equip your team with the tools to address cybersecurity vulnerabilities, ask the right questions of vendors and consumers, and keep pace with evolving risks.

3. Testing

Identifying cybersecurity risks and gaps, and mitigating risks and gaps by strengthening cybersecurity posture

UL Solutions can help you identify potential software weaknesses and vulnerabilities while addressing critical controls in your products and systems. Our testing service can be customized – from comprehensive evaluations to targeted, high-priority tests – to address your specific needs.

4. Certification

Achieving regulatory approval and market access

We offer a certification scheme for both products and systems in accordance with UL 2900-2-3. Life safety and physical security products or systems that qualify for certification receive a UL certificate showing that they have met the requirements of UL 2900-2-3.

5. Life cycle management

Maintaining secure operations during the entire life cycle

UL Solutions can help you manage security over your product or system’s life cycle by conducting risk reviews, assessing secure-by-design principles during development, evaluating security controls through rigorous testing, and supporting deployment, maintenance and end-of-life decommissioning.

Why UL Solutions

Our reputation for trust, independence and expertise allows for a holistic and flexible approach to enhance cybersecurity throughout the life cycle of a product or system, from design to decommissioning. Our aim is to support your success and provide custom solutions that help you meet your cybersecurity goals.

Our suite of cybersecurity services helps life safety and physical security manufacturers, integrators, end users and asset owners mitigate cybersecurity risks. Working with us helps you protect your brand, meet your customers’ requirements, stand out in a competitive market and demonstrate your commitment to addressing cybersecurity risk.

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UL offers technical training for the security and signaling industry by providing educational resources needed to develop, manufacture, install and deploy safer products throughout the global marketplace. This knowledge can assist designers, engineers and other professionals in the security industry by providing the educational resources needed to develop, manufacture, install and deploy safer products throughout the global marketplace.

Through appropriate tailored education and training solutions, we can help you create competitive workforces and increase technical aptitude while mitigating risks and increasing your products’ speed to market. Our extensive knowledge and expertise can help foster a solid business relationship by identifying and understanding your pressing business needs.

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Cybersecurity for Security and Life Safety Signaling Systems

Manufacturers have a responsibility to demonstrate the integrity and reliability of their products. By implementing robust cybersecurity measures, they can minimize the risk of unauthorized access, data breaches, and system disruptions. These measures include implementing strong authentication protocols, encryption techniques, and regular software updates to address any identified vulnerabilities.

Frequently asked questions for cybersecurity for physical security systems

What is the UL 2900-2-3 certification?

UL 2900-2-3, the Standard for Software Cybersecurity for Network-Connectable Products: Particular Requirements for Security and Life Safety Signaling Systems, is a cybersecurity Standard developed specifically for software in life safety and physical security systems. It identifies vulnerabilities and software weaknesses against known malware and includes risk controls designed to help protect critical systems.

Who needs UL 2900-2-3 certification?

This certification can benefit manufacturers of connected physical security and life safety devices — including access control, video surveillance, alarms and emergency systems — by demonstrating cybersecurity readiness and compliance.

What is the UL Cybersecurity Assurance Program?

The UL Cybersecurity Assurance Program (CAP) is a comprehensive testing and certification program that evaluates the cybersecurity posture of connected products. It helps manufacturers reduce risk, comply with regulatory demands and build customer trust.

Can UL Solutions help us prepare for compliance with other global cybersecurity standards?

Yes, our experts are well-versed in international frameworks such as ETSI EN 303 645, ISO/IEC 62443 and NIST guidelines. UL Solutions can help align your product development and documentation to meet a range of regulatory and market expectations.

Is UL 2900-2-3 certification recognized by governments or industry bodies?

Yes, this Standard has been recognized by U.S. government agencies and aligns with key industry requirements. It is an ANSI-approved Standard that supports safe product development and market access goals.