CISA: The Value of No Results
Customers frequently ask how Chipkin approaches cybersecurity and how our products are evaluated against publicly reported vulnerabilities. One commonly referenced source is the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), a U.S. federal agency within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that publishes cybersecurity advisories and vulnerability information used across government and industry.
This page explains why, when used correctly, a search that returns no results on CISA can be a reassuring indicator for customers evaluating Chipkin products—while also clarifying the appropriate limits of what public advisory searches can guarantee.
The goal is transparency: helping customers understand how to interpret third-party cybersecurity sources in the context of Chipkin’s engineering practices and product lifecycle.
Image shown for reference only. CISA does not certify, endorse, or approve commercial products.
Why Customers Look for Chipkin on CISA
When evaluating automation, networking, or integration products, customers often search public advisory databases to identify vendors with a history of serious or actively exploited vulnerabilities. CISA is frequently consulted because it aggregates high-visibility cybersecurity information and highlights issues that require urgent attention.
From a customer perspective, seeing repeated advisories, emergency directives, or active exploitation notices associated with a product family is a red flag. Conversely, the absence of such results—when interpreted correctly—can indicate a lower risk profile.
This is the context in which “no results” matters: not as proof of perfection, but as evidence that Chipkin products are not commonly associated with critical, publicly escalated cybersecurity incidents.
Example: Searching for Chipkin Products on the CISA Website
Customers may search for terms such as “Chipkin Automation,” “QuickServer,” or “FieldServer” on CISA websites when performing due diligence.
In many cases, these searches return no direct matches. This indicates that Chipkin products are not the subject of widely distributed CISA advisories or emergency vulnerability notifications at the time of the search.
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Screenshot shown for illustrative purposes only. Search results vary over time and by query. Absence of results does not imply certification or guarantee, but reflects the absence of widely escalated public advisories at the time of search.
Why “No Results” Is a Positive Signal for Chipkin Customers
In cybersecurity, serious issues that affect large numbers of users or critical infrastructure tend to surface quickly through public channels. Vendors with systemic security problems often appear repeatedly in advisories, alerts, and emergency notices.
The absence of Chipkin product names from prominent CISA advisories indicates that our products have not been associated with widespread, actively exploited vulnerabilities that require public escalation.
This reflects Chipkin’s long-standing approach to product engineering:
- Protocol-focused designs with well-defined behavior
- Limited attack surface aligned with functional requirements
- Careful handling of network communication and configuration
- Ongoing support and customer engagement when issues are identified
While no connected product can claim zero risk, Chipkin’s track record demonstrates responsible engineering and a security posture that customers can trust.
Secure Diagnostics and Network Visibility
Security is not only about vulnerability listings—it also depends on visibility, correct configuration, and predictable device behavior in the field. Chipkin tools are designed to support these operational realities in building automation and OT environments.
CAS BACnet Explorer is a diagnostic and commissioning tool that allows engineers to discover BACnet devices, inspect objects, and test services in a controlled and transparent way:
https://store.chipkin.com/products/tools/cas-bacnet-explorer
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Does “no results” mean Chipkin products have no vulnerabilities?
No system is immune to vulnerabilities. “No results” means there are no widely escalated CISA advisories
associated with the searched product names at that time.
Does CISA certify or approve Chipkin products?
No. CISA does not certify commercial products. It publishes public cybersecurity information used for
awareness and prioritization.
Why is absence from CISA still meaningful?
Because serious, actively exploited issues tend to surface quickly in public advisories. Absence from
those channels is a positive indicator when combined with responsible engineering practices.
How does Chipkin handle security issues?
Chipkin works with customers to investigate, resolve, and mitigate issues when they arise, and designs
products with protocol correctness and operational predictability as core principles.