Raise your level of security. The IEC 62443 series of international standards sets out the basic requirements for avoiding security risks for component manufacturers, system integrators, and asset owners. As a provider with several certifications in components, solutions, and advisory services, Netmask can help you improve the network security of your industrial facility.

What is IEC 62443?

The IEC 62443 series aims to provide guidance for the secure operation of industrial automation systems (ICS), from design through implementation to management. It sets out rules for component manufacturers (who must guarantee product security), system integrators (who must ensure secure interaction between components), and asset owners (ultimately responsible for secure service processes).

IEC 62443 complements ISO 27001, which mainly covers regulations for IT security. Together they offer a comprehensive method for protecting companies against cyber threats.

How to implement it as the facility operator

To develop a secure automation solution, the assets to be protected must first be defined; the operator's security requirements are derived from them. A threat and risk analysis is carried out, and system and component requirements are then derived, producing a fully integrated security concept.

The level of protection, however, comes not only from technical capabilities but also from the processes actually followed and the knowledge of the staff. A secure facility requires permanent monitoring and care: precise knowledge of the installation, a network plan and a component inventory, as well as management of users, rights, and access credentials.

Certifications and lifecycle

Cybersecurity must be firmly anchored in the lifecycle of products and solutions: a secure development process, modern security functions, customer advisory services, secure network concepts, and professional vulnerability management (PSIRT). Some certification milestones in the industry: