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Security Standards and Certification

In the previous chapter, we journeyed through the world of Industrial Control Systems (ICSs) cybersecurity and have come to appreciate just how crucial security is – for everything from the design phase to the safe operations of mission critical systems, particularly, Safety Instrumented Systems (SISs).

As we delve deeper into the current era of cybersecurity, it is very promising to see that there is growing recognition of the crucial role of industrial cybersecurity from suppliers, end users, and even regulatory authorities.

Today, we find ourselves in a world where land, sea, and even space are now potential targets. This startling reality is further emphasized by the uplift in incidents that have been ...

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