Compliance IEC-63452
A standard to secure railway systems against cyber threats
Types of components in a industrial system
The IEC 63452 standard sets a comprehensive cybersecurity framework specifically tailored for the railway industry. As train systems and infrastructure become increasingly digital and interconnected, the risks of cyber threats grow, making this standard essential for protecting critical operations and ensuring passenger safety.
Why is IEC 63452 Important?
This standard not only addresses protection against cyber threats but also integrates operational safety standards to offer a holistic approach. From design through maintenance, IEC 63452 guides railway operators at every stage of a system’s life cycle to ensure that each component is secure.
Types of components in a industrial system
The IEC 62443-4-2 document inherits the requirement specifications from another document in the series, IEC 62443-3-3, which is discussed in article Security level according to IEC 62443-3-3 in Industrial Control Systems. Besides the requirements, this document also inherits security levels, albeit it qualifies them and adapts them to each of the defined device types.
IEC 62443-4-2 is relevant for manufacturers and developers of industrial control system components, system integrators, and end-users who want to ensure that the products and components they use or implement meet necessary security standards.
Compliance can be certified through accredited certification bodies that evaluate whether components meet the standard’s requirements. This certification process includes testing, audits, and detailed reviews of the components and their security functionalities.
Compliance with IEC 62443-4-2 offers multiple benefits, including increased confidence in component security, reduced risk of cyberattacks, meeting regulatory and customer requirements, and a better market position for manufacturers demonstrating adherence to international cybersecurity standards.