Securing the Core of Industrial Cybersecurity

The digital revolution has drastically transformed the operations of businesses, bringing not only countless benefits but also several risks. Smart manufacturing and smart factories rely on interconnectivity to increase operating productivity, offering a higher performance while reducing costs. Nonetheless, the integration of operational technology and connected systems are a new source for cybercriminals to explode, which may have devastating impact on organizations.

To address these challenges and strengthen businesses’ cyber resilience, the implementation of industrial cybersecurity is key. Complying with standards and regulations is a significant step towards Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS) as it will contribute to identify vulnerabilities, mitigate risks for industrial communication networks and detect gaps where deploy a cybersecurity strategy to ensure efficient and secure business operations.

DEKRA Services for Enhancing Industrial Cybersecurity

DEKRA, as a leading expert in cybersecurity, offers a comprehensive portfolio of services to lead organizations in complying with the pillar standards and certifications of industrial cybersecurity, such as ISA/IEC 62443 and NIS2 requirements.

ISA/IEC 62443 Certification to Strengthen Control Systems Cybersecurity

ISA/IEC 62443 certification is crucial for organizations as it guides manufacturers and system integrators through a comprehensive framework to address the multiple risks of cyberattacks. From risks assessments, system design and implementation of security measures to support industrial organizations, it covers paramount elements throughout the different stages of the product and system lifetime to enhance their security while scaling their operational continuity.

ISA/IEC 62443 Sub-frameworks

IEC 62443 for Manufacturers & Developers

IEC 62443 for Control System Integrators

ISA/IEC 62443 Key Benefits

Industrial cybersecurity is essential to ensure that processes and products strictly meet the security standards and requirements throughout the system lifecycle, encouraging collaboration among stakeholders. The ISA/IEC 62443 standard provide industrial organizations from a series of cybersecurity benefits:

NIS2 Compliance, a Pillar for Industrial Cybersecurity

Network and Information Systems Directive (NIS2) is an European legislation focused on enhancing the security level of network and information systems across organizations in EU. It is important to emphasize that NIS2 Certification englobes the responsibility of organizations to map and address cybersecurity risks throughout the complete supply chain. It is crucial to implement cybersecurity by design and complying with NIS2 means that companies not only secure their own systems but also their partners and suppliers do, encompassing this way the entire chain.

To comply with NIS2 Directive, organizations need:

Duty of Care: Organizations must perform a risk assessment and take measures to cyber-secure their services.
Reporting Obligation: Incidents are reported to the supervisory authority within 24 hours. If any cyber-incident occurs, it is also reported to the Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) so they can provide assistance.
Supervision: An independent supervisory authority monitors compliance with the directive’s obligations.

NIS2 Key Benefits

Why DEKRA?

At DEKRA we have an extensive expertise and deep knowledge in the complexity of industrial cybersecurity and the challenges that organizations are currently facing. We provide our clients comprehensive cybersecurity services, including NIS2 Directive and IEC 62443 standards to support organizations on enhancing their cyber resilience, guiding them towards a more safe and secure digital future.