IEC 62443
Industrial Automation and Control Systems Security
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Framework Domains (5)
IEC 62443: Access Management
Controlling access to critical infrastructure systems (IEC 62443)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IEC62443-06 | Physical and logical access controls |
| IEC62443-07 | Personnel risk assessment |
| IEC62443-08 | Electronic access perimeter management |
| IEC62443-09 | Interactive remote access security |
| IEC62443-10 | Revocation of access procedures |
IEC 62443: Asset Identification & Governance
Identifying and governing critical assets (IEC 62443)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IEC62443-01 | Critical asset identification and inventory |
| IEC62443-02 | System security categorization |
| IEC62443-03 | Security governance structure |
| IEC62443-04 | Roles and responsibilities for critical systems |
| IEC62443-05 | Security policy for operational technology |
IEC 62443: Incident Response & Recovery
Responding to incidents in critical infrastructure (IEC 62443)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IEC62443-16 | Incident response plan for operational disruptions |
| IEC62443-17 | Recovery plan for critical systems |
| IEC62443-18 | Reporting obligations to authorities |
| IEC62443-19 | Coordination with sector-specific agencies |
| IEC62443-20 | Exercises and drills for OT incidents |
IEC 62443: Supply Chain & Configuration
Managing supply chain and system configurations (IEC 62443)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IEC62443-21 | Supply chain risk management for critical components |
| IEC62443-22 | Configuration management for OT systems |
| IEC62443-23 | Change management procedures |
| IEC62443-24 | Vulnerability assessment for critical systems |
IEC 62443: Systems Security
Securing operational technology systems (IEC 62443)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IEC62443-11 | Security patch management for OT |
| IEC62443-12 | Malware prevention for operational systems |
| IEC62443-13 | Network security monitoring |
| IEC62443-14 | System security hardening |
| IEC62443-15 | Ports and services management |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is IEC 62443?
IEC 62443 is a compliance framework from International with 5 domains and 24 controls. Industrial Automation and Control Systems Security It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does IEC 62443 have?
IEC 62443 has 24 controls organised across 5 domains. The largest domains are IEC 62443: Access Management (5 controls), IEC 62443: Asset Identification & Governance (5 controls), IEC 62443: Incident Response & Recovery (5 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does IEC 62443 map to?
IEC 62443 maps to 555 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are DO-326A (71% coverage), C2M2 (71% coverage), API 1164 (71% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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