Overview
Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, integrates cutting-edge process and energy technologies across homes, buildings, data centers, infrastructure, and industries. As part of its Industrial IoT (IIoT) ecosystem, Schneider Electric relies heavily on mobile applications that connect and control a vast network of smart devices. With such high connectivity, ensuring mobile app integrity and safeguarding against cyber threats became mission-critical. By partnering with DoveRunner, Schneider Electric fortified its mobile application security—eliminating risks of reverse engineering, code tampering, and data exposure while maintaining operational continuity.
Challenges
- Reverse Engineering Risks – Potential exposure of proprietary code and logic to attackers.
- OS Integrity Threats – Vulnerabilities from rooted or jailbroken devices.
- Dynamic & Static Attacks – Risks from code modification or runtime manipulations.
- Data Leak Concerns – Sensitive industrial data at risk of exfiltration.
- Inconsistent Security Protocols – Difficulties maintaining uniform protection across multiple connected apps and systems.
These challenges threatened Schneider Electric’s industrial IoT ecosystem, potentially leading to data breaches, operational disruption, and compliance challenges.
Solutions
- Instant Application Shielding – DoveRunner’s SDK integrated in under 15 minutes, securing IIoT mobile apps instantly.
- Anti-Tampering & Repackaging Protection – Automatically detects and blocks modified apps, preventing unauthorized use.
- Comprehensive Encryption – White-box cryptography ensures code integrity and resists reverse engineering attempts.
- Real-time Threat Detection – Identifies rooted or untrusted environments, terminating risky sessions immediately.
- Seamless Integration – Zero-code deployment ensures smooth rollout without impacting app performance or user experience.
Benefits
- 91% reduction in identified hacking incidents
- 40% cost savings on security operations
- Full compliance with global and industrial security standards
- Rapid deployment (secured apps in under 15 minutes)
- Enhanced trust and reliability within the IIoT ecosystem
Results
By automating mobile app security with DoveRunner, Schneider Electric strengthened the backbone of its IIoT infrastructure.
- Improved operational efficiency and reduced vulnerabilities.
- Enhanced security visibility for teams managing smart industrial devices.
- Seamless upgrades and faster responsiveness to evolving security threats.
This proactive approach elevated Schneider Electric’s position as a global leader in industrial cybersecurity and reliability.
Conclusion
With DoveRunner, Schneider Electric transitioned to a proactive security framework—protecting its IIoT-based mobile applications and connected industrial network. This partnership not only streamlined security operations but also set a new benchmark for industrial-grade mobile security, ensuring resilience, compliance, and innovation at scale.
