Stakeholder-oriented elaboration of a secure and safe software update process using systems engineering methods
Security risks are omnipresent these days and protection against cyber-attacks is becoming increasingly demanding. What was optional just a few years ago is now indispensable in the system for survival in today's networked world.
Analyzing typical, successful cyber-attacks reveals that the usual causes are not only technical issues, but also organizational and process-specific deficiencies.
konplan presents an example of how systems engineering and cybersecurity methodologies were combined in a project to elaborate a holistic, secure and safe software-over-the-air update process for devices in the field. The systematic top-down approach allows documenting the results on different levels so that they are understandable for both the manager and the engineer while containing valuable information for actual implementation as well.
Dr. Ivo Locher is a program manager at konplan and he is expert for medical device development. In his role, he supports medical device companies in bringing their product ideas on the market. Prior to his current job, Ivo worked at Ava AG as the Program Manager. He was responsible for the roadmap, hardware, connectivity and software development, testing, and production transfer of the medical sensor bracelet. In his career, Ivo has successfully led many medical device development projects, from requirements engineering till market clearance. His expertise covers project management, systems and software engineering, risk management and regulatory requirements.
Andy Tonazzi has over 20 years of management experience in a variety of professional services organizations. After a basic technical and scientific education, he continued his training in leadership and management. In 2009, Andy Tonazzi took over the sales management of konplan in Switzerland, an engineering services company with a focus on mechatronics and medical technology. He was appointed CEO in 2010 and successfully completed a management buyout in 2012. Since then, he and his team have developed the konplan Group into a well-positioned player in the European engineering market for medical devices and mechatronic systems with over 130 highly qualified employees at five locations in Switzerland, Germany and Ukraine. He is passionate about improving people's quality of life and building successful teams.