IEC 62443 Standards: A Framework for Cybersecurity in Industrial Control Systems
Their importance is growing in connection with legislative requirements such as:
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NIS2, which is transposed into the new Cybersecurity Act in Czech legislation
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The upcoming EU regulation on cyber resilience (Cyber Resilience Act)
Moreover, these standards allow for the certification of virtually any product, regardless of type or field of application.
Who is IEC 62443 certification essential for?
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Operators of critical infrastructure
(e.g. energy, transport, healthcare) -
Manufacturers of industrial equipment and systems
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Manufacturers of devices where cybersecurity is crucial
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Organizations seeking tools to meet legislative requirements
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Integrators and service providers in industrial automation
What does EZÚ certify under IEC 62443?
EZÚ certifies the following parts of the IEC 62443 standard:
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IEC 62443-2-1
Requirements for the IACS security management system -
IEC 62443-2-4
Security program requirements for IACS service providers -
IEC 62443-3-3
System security requirements and security levels -
IEC 62443-4-1
Secure product development lifecycle requirements -
IEC 62443-4-2
Technical security requirements for IACS components
International Recognition
Certification is performed under the umbrella of the international organization IECEE within the so-called CB scheme.
➡️ Certificates issued by EZÚ are recognized practically worldwide.
Advantage of IEC 62443 standards
A unique aspect is the ability for the applicant to define the scope and level of security requirements against which they wish to be assessed.
This enables the certification to be tailored to the specific needs of the organization.
From initial training to certification:
EZÚ provides comprehensive support in the area of IEC 62443:
- Pre-screening
Basic assessment of the organization’s readiness for certification
- Tailored Training
Employee education in IEC 62443, designed precisely according to the client’s requirements
- Pre-assessment
Detailed preliminary assessment conducted before the start of the certification process
- Certification
Official assessment and issuance of the CB certificate
Sales
Ing. Lenka Mariánková
Product Manager
Technical specialist
Ing. Michal Hager
Head of Cyber Security Department
Why choose EZÚ?
EZÚ is one of the few certification bodies in the world that participates in the legislative process
We have a team of top experts and our own cybernetic laboratory.
EZÚ collaborates with CESNET.
We are a state body with a long history and the status of a qualified, trustworthy certification authority
We place considerable emphasis on the independence and impartiality of our auditors and the quality of the resulting outputs
Reasons to get certification
- Mapping of the current state of cybersecurity and identification of suggestions for improvement.
- Ensuring of cybersecurity and it continuous improvement.
- Protection from major financial losses and damage to or destruction of assets.
- Process improvement and acceleration (especially for IT services).
- Effective use of finances to ensure cybersecurity.
- Security of individual components of IT infrastructure (down to the level of firmware and microprocessors).
- Security of the supply chain.