EU Machinery Regulation 2023/1230 introduces mandatory cybersecurity requirements from January 2027. We help machine manufacturers and industrial SMEs prepare — without jargon, without over-engineering.
Get in touch →EU Machinery Regulation 2023/1230 introduces specific cybersecurity requirements within the essential health and safety requirements. These obligations apply to machines placed on the EU market from 20 January 2027.
This is not a traditional audit. It is structured support: identifying which machines in your range are in scope, assessing the gaps, and defining a realistic, proportionate remediation plan.
Protection against accidental or malicious corruption: software integrity, change traceability, secure firmware update processes.
Safety and reliability of control systems: robustness against interference, access to control and configuration interfaces, protection against unauthorised intervention.
Identification of in-scope machines and risk interfaces (HMI, maintenance ports, removable media).
Comparison of the current state against the requirements of Articles 1.1.9 and 1.2.1 of Annex III.
Prioritisation of actions based on risk level and technical and timeline constraints.
Drafting of the technical reports required for regulatory compliance.
Support covers the agreed cybersecurity aspect. It is not a certification or a guarantee of overall CE conformity. Applicable scope and responsibilities are confirmed with product and conformity teams.
The reference is EU Regulation 2023/1230. It applies to any machine placed on the EU market. If any part of your production is destined for the EU — or for clients who re-export there — you are in scope.
Internet connectivity is not the only criterion. A USB port, a maintenance port, or a local HMI is sufficient to trigger the obligations. Most modern industrial machines are in scope.
This engagement is regulatory compliance-oriented: we start from the specific requirements of the Regulation to assess the current state and define the necessary actions. It is not a penetration test or an ISO certification.
With a rapid scope assessment. Within 2 to 3 weeks, it is possible to identify priority machines and the most critical actions to take before January 2027.
That is precisely the target profile. The engagement is designed for technical teams without dedicated cybersecurity expertise, with operational language and directly usable deliverables.
The harmonised standard prEN 50742 is being finalised (expected in 2026). It draws in part on IEC 62443. Once adopted, it will provide a presumption of conformity for the cybersecurity requirements of the Regulation.
Machine cybersecurity is not just about protecting network interfaces. It calls for a structured approach that considers control systems, communications and associated risks.
sOTerio draws on expertise supported by the ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Fundamentals Specialist qualification.
This qualification demonstrates foundational knowledge of industrial cybersecurity and the ISA/IEC 62443 standards series.
If you manufacture machines for the European market, or manage a production site with connected industrial equipment, I am available for an initial conversation.
No demo, no sales pitch. A conversation to understand your situation and assess whether an engagement makes sense.