Secure by Design: Software Defined Automation Is Now ISO 27001 Certified

Munich, Germany — February 20, 2026, Software Defined Automation, a pioneer in cloud‑native industrial automation and virtualization technology, today announced that it has successfully achieved ISO/IEC 27001 certification, the internationally recognized standard for information security management.

This certification validates Software Defined Automation’s commitment to upholding strong standards for data protection and cybersecurity across its products, services, and internal operations.

ISO/IEC 27001 means our information security has been audited against a recognized standard. It covers how we design, develop, and operate our cloud based automation environment, including access control and change management. For customers, it’s a set of documented controls and independent audits they can point to.

The certification covers the following scope:
Design, development, and operation of cloud‑based infrastructure and software solutions enabling secure, software‑defined industrial automation environments.

The ISO/IEC 27001 audit was conducted by A‑LIGN, a leading global security and compliance assessor accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) and the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) to perform ISMS certifications.

“Achieving ISO 27001 is a major milestone in our mission to bring the agility and scalability of the cloud to industrial automation — securely,” said Josef Waltl, CEO of Software Defined Automation. “Security and trust are the foundation of everything we build. This certification demonstrates to our customers that they can confidently modernize their control systems in the cloud, knowing that we operate at the highest global security standards.”

“Congratulations to Software Defined Automation for earning ISO/IEC 27001 certification, a widely recognized signal of trust and security,” said Steve Simmons, COO of A‑LIGN. “It’s great to work with organizations that combine technical innovation with a strong commitment to secure operations.”

ISO/IEC 27001, established by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), sets a global benchmark for establishing and maintaining effective information security management systems (ISMS).

About Software Defined Automation

Founded by manufacturing, industrial software, and cloud experts, Software Defined Automation envisions a future where PLC management and development is simple, secure, and efficient, so that factories can increase uptime, reduce mean time to recover, and maximize the productivity of their assets. The company is headquartered in Boston with offices in Munich, Germany. For more information, visit softwaredefinedautomation.io

About A‑LIGN

A‑LIGN is a technology‑enabled security and compliance partner trusted by more than 4,000 organizations globally. Combining experienced auditors with advanced audit management platforms, A‑LIGN delivers comprehensive cybersecurity compliance programs including ISO 27001, SOC 2, HITRUST, FedRAMP, and PCI. Visit a‑lign.com  for more information.