Your Guide to Cybersecurity Standards

The ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance’s Advocacy and Adoption work group has overseen the development of a brand new, user-friendly overview of the ISA/IEC 62443 series of standards. “Quick Start Guide: An Overview of the ISA/IEC 62443 Standards” answers often-asked questions about these standards, including:

  • Why is the series of standards important? What are the benefits of using the standards?
  • How are IT and ICS systems different?
  • Which documents are part of the series and how can I navigate them to find what I need?
  • Where can I find the current recommendations around patch management?

In addition to providing a high-level view of the objectives and benefits of the series, the guide also identifies specific standards documents that are applicable to various roles within the security environment, including asset owners, automation product suppliers, system integrators, and maintenance providers.

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ISA/IEC 62443 is the world's only consensus-based series of standards for automation cybersecurity. You'll learn why this is so important and how to navigate documents in the series.
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What are the differences between IT and ICS cybersecurity? This guide explains how and why these systems need different types of protection against cyber threats.
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Stay Up-to-Date

You'll find the latest recommendations on patch management as well as actionable concepts for a variety of roles within cybersecurity.
GET STARTED WITH THE ISA/IEC 62443 SERIES OF STANDARDS WITH THIS GUIDE.
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Quick Start Guide: An Overview of ISA/IEC 62443 Standards

USER-FRIENDLY GUIDE

Understanding how to protect your automation and control systems against cyberattacks is critical. This guide offers a streamlined view into the ISA/IEC 62443 Standards, as well as suggestions for training employees.
There are several trends that have made cybersecurity an essential property of IACS, along with safety, integrity, and reliability. ... The combination of these trends has made IACS more vulnerable to cyberattack.
Johan Nye, author of the guide on behalf of the ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance
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