Security in an industrial environment is not a marketing topic. It is a prerequisite. Those who exchange sensitive machine and service data via a platform must be able to rely on its security architecture. That is why we subjected Transaction-Network to an external penetration test. The result: the platform meets the requirements of industrial security standards.
Why an External Penetration Test?
Internal audits are important. But they are not sufficient.
An external penetration test brings an independent perspective. External security experts systematically try to identify vulnerabilities in the platform - just as potential attackers would.
The goal: Not only to find technical security gaps, but also to review processes, governance structures, and communication channels.
For our customers this means: Transparency. Traceability. Trust.
What Was Tested?
The penetration test covered several levels:
The result: The platform meets the requirements. Identified optimization potentials were immediately implemented.
- Infrastructure security - Network architecture, server configurations, access control
- Application security - API endpoints, authentication, authorization, data validation
- Data protection and data separation - Multi-tenancy, data encapsulation, encryption
- Process and governance structures - Incident response processes, update management, documentation
Structured Security Processes as a Foundation
Security is not a one-time state. It is a continuous process.
That is why we have established structured security processes at Transaction-Network:
Regular security reviews - Continuous review of platform architecture
Automated vulnerability scans - Early detection of potential risks
Patch and update management - Systematic updating of all components
Incident response planning - Clear processes for emergencies
These processes are not optional. They are standard.
Transparent Communication Toward Customers
Security only works with transparency.
OEMs and producers must be able to understand how their data is protected. That is why we communicate openly about our security measures:
Documented security architecture - Customers get insight into the technical structure
Regular security updates - Transparent information about measures taken
Contact persons for security questions - Direct communication for specific requirements
Certifications and external audits - Traceable confirmation by independent third parties
Security is not a feature. It is a prerequisite. Those who process industrial data must transparently show how they protect it.
Clear Governance Logic in the Ecosystem
In a service ecosystem with multiple parties, governance is decisive.
Who may see what? Who may change which data? How are access rights managed?
Transaction-Network works with a clear governance structure:
The goal: Security not through opacity, but through clear structures.
- Role-based access control - Every user receives only the rights they need
- Multi-tenancy - Strict data separation between OEMs and producers
- Audit logs - Traceable documentation of all security-relevant actions
- Data sovereignty - OEMs and producers retain control over their data
Significance for OEMs and Producers
Larger OEMs in particular have clear requirements for platform security.
They must be able to demonstrate to their own customers, partners, and regulatory authorities that sensitive data is protected.
The external security audit is an important signal:
For OEMs: Traceable confirmation that the platform meets industrial security standards
For producers: Trust that their operational data is processed securely
For service partners: Clarity about governance structures and access rights
External security audits are not a nice-to-have in an industrial environment. They are standard. And that is exactly what our customers rightly expect.
Next Steps
The external security audit is a milestone. But not an endpoint.
Security continues to develop. That is why we plan:
Our ambition is clear: Transaction-Network should not only be functionally leading, but also set standards in terms of security.
- Regular external penetration tests - At least annually
- Extended certifications - SOC 2 and industry-specific standards
- Security-by-design principles - Security integrated into new features from the start
- Customer dialogue on security requirements - Individual requirements of larger OEMs taken into account
Those who want to be successful in the industrial service ecosystem must not only promise security, but prove it. External audits are the right way for this.
