The term "security by design" is used in the areas of cybercrime and cybersecurity, Industry and Factory 4.0 and the Internet of Things. It describes a principle in which protection against cyberattacks is built into the development of products, systems or machines from the outset.
Instead of adding security at a later stage, it is taken into account directly at the design stage. This allows vulnerabilities and security gaps to be recognised and avoided at an early stage. The aim is to make digital products and systems stable and resistant to attacks.
An illustrative example: In a factory where robots and machines communicate with each other via the internet, strict security mechanisms are integrated right from the planning stage. This ensures that only authorised employees can remotely control machines or access sensitive data. This means that hackers have virtually no chance of carrying out unauthorised interventions.
Security by design ensures fewer risks in the long term, lower costs through loss prevention and greater trust among users. This principle is particularly important for companies that work with sensitive data or digital control.
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