Industrial Cyber Security

Industrial Cyber Security is the part of the overall security of an Industrial Automation and Control System (IACS) that depends on the proper security development lifecycle used by product suppliers, where products include DCS and SCADA systems, and components such as embedded devices and software applications.

19 November 2021

What is Industrial Cyber Security (IEC 62443)?

Industrial Cyber Security is the part of the overall security of an Industrial Automation and Control System (IACS) that depends on the proper security development lifecycle used by product suppliers, where products include DCS and SCADA systems, and components such as embedded devices and software applications.

28 December 2021

Industrial Cyber Security

Structure of IEC 62443

IEC 62443 is the international reference standard for Industrial Cyber Security of components and systems developed in conformity with ISA/IEC requirements.

4 January 2022

Industrial Cyber Security

What is ISASecure® Certification

ISASecure® is a third-party conformity assessment scheme based on the ISA/IEC 62443 series of standards aimed at Industrial cyber Security certification of IACS systems, such as DCS and SCADA.

21 January 2022

Industrial Cyber Security

ISASecure® Certification benefits

The certification issued by an ISASecure® Accredited Certification Body is the highest global recognition for cyber security-related products and demonstrates that the applicable ISA/IEC 62443 requirements have been met throughout the whole lifecycle.

7 February 2022

Functional Safety Industrial Cyber Security

Functional Safety and Cyber Security: what’s the link between them?

Functional safety is an essential criterion for complex industrial plants. The aim is always to ensure that all the safety systems are operating properly, in line with their SIL. But what happens when a SIL device is also network connected?

14 December 2022

Functional Safety Industrial Cyber Security

What happened to Process Safety?

We now know that when it comes to process safety in constantly connected systems the OT component has an essential role to play. But what are the similarities between these two areas, and how can they be integrated during the lifecycle of a device?

22 December 2022

Industrial Cyber Security

The brand new ICSA Certification by ISASecure for IIoT devices

The ISASecure® program is announcing the new ISASecure® certification offering for industrial internet of things (IIoT) components based on the ISA/IEC 62443 series of standards.

7 March 2023

Functional Safety Industrial Cyber Security

Configuration Management in the field of Safety and Cybersecurity

If you are a manufacturer, and sometimes you have had difficulty with managing product configurations, it is because the regulations for functional security and cyber security expect Configuration Management requirements that are not easy to implement. Find out how to deal with the problem.

2 May 2023

Industrial Cyber Security

Automotive Cybersecurity: risks and basic regulatory framework

The automotive sector is experiencing a sharp increase in the use of smart technologies, software, and vehicle connectivity, enabling us to evolve our understanding of mobility. But if the assurance of physical security and cybersecurity is now extensive and essential for most manufacturing and consumer sectors, the automotive sector is certainly no exception when it comes to cybersecurity.

15 June 2023

Industrial Cyber Security

ISO 21434, the Automotive Cybersecurity standard

ISO 21434 sets out the requirements for the cybersecurity management system (CSMS), the compliance of which is proof of cybersecurity of road vehicles.

4 August 2023

Industrial Cyber Security

ISO/SAE 21434: Automotive Cybersecurity terms and definitions

ISO 21434 has a unique complexity, given also by the variety of terms introduced, compared to other standards. Let us see what are the main definitions that, if you are an OEM, you can keep in mind when faced with a contract specification under ISO/SAE 21434. The definitions are those available in the international version of ISO/SAE 21434.

23 August 2023

Industrial Cyber Security

TARA in ISO 21434, the analysis of cyber risks and threats

The TARA (Threat Analyses and Risk Assessment) analysis is the method specified by ISO 21434 for analyzing the threats and risks present in automotive digital security components, with the aim of ensuring the cybersecurity of newly approved cars.

8 September 2023

Industrial Cyber Security

IEC 62443 vs. ISO 21434

While IEC 62443 is the standard that dictates best practices for cybersecurity of industrial automation and control systems, ISO 21434 addresses the automotive market. Let us take a look at the common features and differences between the two cybersecurity frameworks.

11 October 2023

Industrial Cyber Security

ACSSA, IEC 62443 Certification for End Users

The most recent of the certifications in the ISA family is ACSSA: Automation and Control Systems Security Assurance Certification. The upcoming opportunity is aimed at End Users to certify the cybersecurity of automation systems in use at their sites based on ISA/IEC 62443 standards.