IEC 62443 Standards: A Framework for Cybersecurity in Industrial Control Systems
The IEC 62443 standards represent an internationally recognized framework for ensuring cybersecurity in Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS).
Their importance is growing in connection with legislative requirements such as:
NIS2, which has been transposed into Czech law as the new Cybersecurity Act
The upcoming EU Cyber Resilience Act
In addition, these standards allow for the certification of virtually any product, regardless of its type or application area.
Who Should Consider IEC 62443 Certification?
Operators of critical infrastructure
(e.g. energy, transportation, healthcare)Manufacturers of industrial devices and systems
Manufacturers of devices for which cybersecurity is essential
Organizations seeking tools to ensure compliance with cybersecurity legislation
Integrators and service providers in the field of industrial automation
What Does EZÚ Certify Under IEC 62443?
EZÚ provides certification for the following parts of the IEC 62443 standard:
IEC 62443-2-1
Requirements for an IACS security management systemIEC 62443-2-4
Security program requirements for IACS service providersIEC 62443-3-3
System security requirements and security levelsIEC 62443-4-1
Secure product development lifecycle requirementsIEC 62443-4-2
Technical security requirements for IACS components
International Recognition
Certification is carried out under the umbrella of the international organization IECEE within the CB Scheme.
Certificates issued by EZÚ are recognized virtually worldwide.
The Advantage of IEC 62443 Standards
A unique aspect of the IEC 62443 standards is the applicant’s ability to define the scope and security level to be assessed.
This enables the certification to be tailored to the specific needs of the organization.
Our Service Offerings
EZÚ provides comprehensive support in the area of IEC 62443:
Pre-screening
Basic assessment of the organization’s readiness for certification
Tailored training
Employee training in the field of IEC 62443, designed according to the client’s specific needs
Pre-assessment
Detailed preliminary assessment conducted prior to the official certification process
Certification
Official evaluation and issuance of a 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.