DURHAM, N.C., Aug. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/
-- The International Society of Automation (ISA) —
the leading professional society for automation — announced that
its ISASecure® program has been selected by The
Open Group Open Process Automation™ Forum (OPAF) — the open
industry forum working to create open, interoperable architecture
for the process industry — as the exclusive verification provider
for cybersecurity requirements in the
O-PAS™ Standard.
The O-PAS Standard, a standard of The Open Group, defines an
open, interoperable and secure architecture for industrial process
automation systems, using existing and emerging standards whenever
possible, making it a standard of standards.
The ISASecure program will certify conformance to the ISA/IEC
62443 series of internationally recognized automation and control
systems cybersecurity standards. The ISA/IEC 62443 standard is a
requirement in the O-PAS standard and is described in Part 2 of the
standard.
Andre Ristaino, managing
director, ISASecure, commented, "ISASecure volunteers have
collaborated with OPAF on establishing cybersecurity requirements
for the O-PAS Standard from its early days. We are pleased to have
been selected as an exclusive provider for this important industry
initiative."
Susan Harper, program manager,
product certifications, The Open Group, commented, "ISASecure's
dedication to OPAF and its solid reputation for cybersecurity
certification made them a logical choice as a verification
provider. Their experience in the oil and gas sector, robust
certification program and independent network of ISO 17065
accredited certification bodies all proved to be the right fit for
the O-PAS Standard."
ISASecure will host a webinar on this topic on 21 August 2024 at 11 a.m.
Eastern time. Registration is free. This presentation will
provide attendees with a description of the O-PAS Standard.
Attendees will learn about these programs and how to build and
certify O-PAS conformant products that are robust and secure.
To learn more about the O-PAS Standard, click here.
About ISASecure
Founded in 2007 by the International Society of Automation
(ISA), the ISASecure program's mission is to provide the highest
level of assurance possible for the cybersecurity of automation and
control systems.
Founders and key supporters of ISASecure® include:
BP, Chevron, ExxonMobil, Saudi Aramco, Shell, YPF, GSK, Honeywell,
Johnson Controls, Schneider Electric, Trane, Yokogawa, Carrier,
Siemens, YPF, Amazon Web Services, exida, TUV Rheinland, CSSC, FM
Approvals, Synopsys, Trust CB, UL Solutions, SecurityGate,
Interstates, BYHON, TUV SUD, ITRI and Bureau Veritas.
The Program's ISASecure™ designation signifies to the
marketplace that automation and control system products conform to
industry-consensus cybersecurity standards. The ISASecure trademark
provides confidence to users of ISASecure-certified products and
systems and creates product differentiation for suppliers who
conform to the ISASecure specifications. Learn more at
www.isasecure.org.
About The Open Group
The Open Group is a global consortium that enables the
achievement of business objectives through technology standards and
open source initiatives by fostering a culture of collaboration,
inclusivity and mutual respect among our diverse membership of 900+
organizations. Our Membership includes customers, systems and
solutions suppliers, tool vendors, integrators, academics and
consultants across multiple industries. Further information on
The Open Group can be found at www.opengroup.org.
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