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Securing the Core of Industrial Cybersecurity

The digital revolution has drastically transformed the operations of businesses, bringing not only countless benefits but also several risks. Smart manufacturing and smart factories rely on interconnectivity to increase operating productivity, offering a higher performance while reducing costs. Nonetheless, the integration of operational technology and connected systems are a new source for cybercriminals to explode, which may have devastating impact on organizations.

To address these challenges and strengthen businesses’ cyber resilience, the implementation of industrial cybersecurity is key. Complying with standards and regulations is a significant step towards Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS) as it will contribute to identify vulnerabilities, mitigate risks for industrial communication networks and detect gaps where deploy a cybersecurity strategy to ensure efficient and secure business operations.

DEKRA Services for Enhancing Industrial Cybersecurity

DEKRA, as a leading expert in cybersecurity, offers a comprehensive portfolio of services to lead organizations in complying with the pillar standards and certifications of industrial cybersecurity, such as ISA/IEC 62443 and NIS2 requirements.

ISA/IEC 62443 Certification to Strengthen Control Systems Cybersecurity

ISA/IEC 62443 certification is crucial for organizations as it guides manufacturers and system integrators through a comprehensive framework to address the multiple risks of cyberattacks. From risks assessments, system design and implementation of security measures to support industrial organizations, it covers paramount elements throughout the different stages of the product and system lifetime to enhance their security while scaling their operational continuity.

The ISA/IEC 62443 is composed of different standards and are the most comprehensive and exhaustive industrial cybersecurity standards available to the industrial and manufacturing sectors. These standards address the cybersecurity challenges of Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS) and Operational Technology (OT) environments and, by complying with this regulation and its sub-frameworks, organizations of different areas can better cope with the cyber-attacks that are threating the control systems and the work processes.

Below are the sub-frameworks of the standard:

IEC 62443 2-4: This standard specifies an extensive set of requirements that should be met by industrial components and IACS service providers to offer to the asset owner during the integration and service maintenance activities of an Automation Solution.
IEC 62443 3-3: Focuses on detailed technical control system requirements, originally from the Foundational Requirements (FR), which assumes that a security a security program has been established and is being operated according to IEC 62443-2-1 security program requirements.
IEC 62443 4-1: Addresses the requirements for the development of secure products used in IACS and its cyber-secure lifecycle.
IEC 62443 4-2: Stipulates explicit technical control system component requirements, covering the requirements for control system capability security levels and their components.

To comply with ISA/IEC 62443 is the path to demonstrating the enhanced security of your systems and components, strengthening your status in the market. At DEKRA we can guide you through IEC 62443 certification process, meeting the relevant regulations for a more cyber-resilient digital landscape.

Complying with ISA/IEC 62443 2-4 might appeal such as a tedious but necessary process as it is a powerful route for organizations to place as market leader. DEKRA experts can provide you support on each step of the supply chain and product lifecycle, from certification readiness to operation and maintenance of your industrial products.

ISA/IEC 62443 Key Benefits

Industrial cybersecurity is essential to ensure that processes and products strictly meet the security standards and requirements throughout the system lifecycle, encouraging collaboration among stakeholders. The ISA/IEC 62443 standard provide industrial organizations from a series of cybersecurity benefits:

Enhancing Security Best Practices

IEC 62443 certification contributes to demonstrating commitment to industrial cybersecurity, strengthening organizations security reputation.

Compliance Assets

The certification demonstrates that businesses and corporative entities meet the required standards, acting as an indicator of transparency to place trust in the security capabilities of product suppliers and integrators.

Market Reputation Edge

For organizations, the adherence to this renowned standard is a clear mark of trust and reliability. It acts to stakeholders and clients as a distinctive advantage, attracting businesses partners who prioritize cybersecurity.

NIS2 Compliance, a Pillar for Industrial Cybersecurity

Network and Information Systems Directive (NIS2) is an European legislation focused on enhancing the security level of network and information systems across organizations in EU. It is important to emphasize that NIS2 assessment englobes the responsibility of organizations to map and address cybersecurity risks throughout the complete supply chain. It is crucial to implement cybersecurity by design and complying with NIS2 means that companies not only secure their own systems but also their partners and suppliers do, encompassing this way the entire chain.

NIS2 Key Benefits

Security for a Digital Future

Securing today with tomorrow's technology becomes crucial to keep up with increased digitization and an evolving cybersecurity threat landscape. By implementing security by design, you protect your organization lifecycle, starting from your supply chain to your customer's privacy.

Compliance Assets

NIS2 assessment provides legal measures to increase the overall level of cybersecurity in the EU, performing regular inspections to avoid sanctions and fines.

Market Recognition

NIS2 performs as a distinctive security element and organizations complying with the directive represent the commitment to strengthen their cybersecurity against evolving threats.

Why DEKRA?

At DEKRA we have an extensive expertise and deep knowledge in the complexity of industrial cybersecurity and the challenges that organizations are currently facing. We provide our clients comprehensive cybersecurity services, including NIS2 Directive and IEC 62443 standards to support organizations on enhancing their cyber resilience, guiding them towards a more safe and secure digital future.