WUELUG#22: Firewall Up! We Tackle Security Head-On

This time on WUELUG: Catch up on the latest insights from the 2024 Security Summit! From NI’s cybersecurity roadmap to practical solutions like Software BOMs, industry experts shared critical updates to help safeguard your systems. Read our full recap and stay tuned for WUELUG#23 in 2025!

WUELUG#22 Crowd @ HSE Headquarters

Security in Focus at WUELUG#22

The 22nd WUELUG meeting, held at the HSE headquarters on the Bürgerbräu campus, was a resounding success. The theme of the summit—Security and Cybersecurity—highlighted the increasing importance of these topics for the WUELUG members and their customers alike. From internal processes to LabVIEW installations, Software BOMs, network security, and deployment, all relevant subjects were welcomed in our discussions.

Agenda Highlights

The summit started with a warm welcome from Joerg, getting to some housekeeping and setting the tone for a dynamic session.

Matteo Bax from NI/Emerson kicked things off with insightful news about NI’s efforts to strengthen their relationship with the community and customers – also the smaller ones! Followed by Stefan Kissel (NI/Emerson) discussing the current state of security affairs at NI, offering valuable updates straight from their headquarters in Austin, TX. It was good to see, how NI massively ramps up their work on cybersecurity for LabVIEW and the whole ecosystem.

Stefan Kissel (NI/Emerson)
Matteo Bax (NI/Emerson)

This was followed by a virtual presentation from Cyril Gambini from Neosoft, who focused on security within the NI Linux Real-Time operating system, providing a global perspective on this critical area. Cyril’s tools and techniques in setting up a firewall on NI Linux RT and securing the network traffic with a Wireguard VPN are a must-have for embedded devices that are connected to the internet.

Cyril Gambini (Neosoft) joining in remotely

HSE’s own Manu then shifted gears with a practical session on Software BOMs, giving the audience a more tangible and approachable topic amidst the heavier security discussions.

Manuel Sebald (HSE)

Finally, Oli Wachno rounded out the evening with a deep dive into the regulatory landscape, outlining the increasing legal demands related to cybersecurity and what companies need to be prepared for in the future. With his incomparable manner to present even legal and regulatory content very entertaining, he prepared us (at least a little bit) for the upcoming EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and what impact these new regulations will have on our work.

(Remote) Presentation by Oli Wachno

A Big Thank You to Our Supporters

We are incredibly grateful to NI/Emerson for their generous support in making this event possible. Special thanks to Stefan Kissel for enriching the Austin-originated slides with his own experiences, and to Matteo Bax, who made every effort to join us in person despite his demanding new role as Country Sales Manager Germany. NI’s support didn’t stop at content—this time, they also covered the costs for the venue and catering (pizza included!), reinforcing their commitment to the community.

Pizza’s all gone—we can only assume you enjoyed it 😉

To everyone who traveled to Würzburg and invested their personal time in our small but mighty community, I sincerely appreciate your dedication. It’s always a joy to meet you all!

Looking Ahead to WUELUG#23

As we wrap up WUELUG#22 we can safely say we haven’t had enough of you yet—plans for our next meeting in early 2025 are already underway. We look forward to sharing more details as soon as we have them and hope to see even more of you at WUELUG#23! In the meantime, you can find photos and presentation materials from this summit on our meeting page:

WUELUG on Google Drive

Don’t forget to fill out the User Group Meeting Validation Form and the Recertification by points form!

Until next time!


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