Sandvik advances cyber security for intelligent mining equipment
Certification validates that cybersecurity practices are systematically embedded in the development and maintenance of its mining technologies, the company said.
Sandvik has achieved a significant milestone in advancing cybersecurity for its mining equipment, certifying its Secure Product Development Lifecycle as IEC 62443-4-1 Maturity Level 3 (ML3). This independent validation confirms that the company systematically incorporates cybersecurity practices throughout the entire development and maintenance process of its mining technologies.
ML3 represents an advancement from Sandvik's previous Maturity Level 2 (ML2) certification, achieved in 2025. The ML2 certification demonstrated Sandvik's establishment and management of secure development processes, but ML3 now validates that these processes are consistently applied in real-world product development. A key factor in achieving this certification is Sandvik's Intelligent Control Architecture (SICA), which serves as the common control system platform for all i-series mining equipment.
The certification's scope is limited to Sandvik's Secure Development Lifecycle, practiced through SICA. As mines continue to rely on connected equipment and digital solutions for production processes, cybersecurity has become crucial for operational resilience and business continuity. Sandvik's President, Digital Mining Technologies, Riku Pulli, highlighted the growing inseparability of cybersecurity from automation and digitalization in mining.
He emphasized that customers relying on connected and autonomous technologies for mining operations require confidence that security is built into the technologies and maintained throughout their lifecycle. The ML3 certification directly addresses this need by providing proof that Sandvik integrates cybersecurity into its entire product development process.
Sandvik's previous ISO/IEC 27001 certification, obtained in May 2026, supports its comprehensive approach to cybersecurity. This certification validates the company's information security management system, which underpins the delivery of its global applications. Together, these certifications demonstrate Sandvik's commitment to robust cybersecurity measures, both in the development of its mining equipment and in the management of its digital applications across the globe.
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