The IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) published this week IEC 62443-2-1:2024 addressing security for industrial automation and control systems. The document, Part 2-1: Security Program Requirements for IACS Asset Owners, outlines the necessary policies and procedures for security programs that asset…

The global cybersecurity framework could significantly benefit from the harmonization of standards for OT (operational technology) and ICS (industrial control systems) cybersecurity across the organizational environment. The move will bring more control over the risks, with the possibility to enforce…

The International Society of Automation (ISA) has rolled out a whitepaper from the ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance (ISAGCA) that addresses the relevance of the zero trust approach to industrial cybersecurity environments. The ISAGCA whitepaper describes how principles outlined in the…

From a vendor's perspective, the rising cyber threats and attacks have put a sharp focus on the need for product security within OT and ICS environments. It puts vendors in a position with challenges related to how best to implement…

Escalating cybersecurity threats and attacks have led to risk assessment emerging as a critical safety technique used by professionals to analyze processes or systems for potential risks that could lead to hazardous conditions impacting humans, machines, and materials. In industrial…