Navigating the Complex Landscape of Cybersecurity Regulations and Standards for OT Environments
As cyber threats evolve, so do the regulatory frameworks designed to help protect critical infrastructure, sensitive data and organizational integrity. Compliance with these regulations is crucial for maintaining stakeholder trust, avoiding penalties and safeguarding your operations. Our experts can help you navigate how these regulations may impact your organization to not only strengthen your organization's cybersecurity posture but also maintain compliance.
Acronym
ISA/IEC 62443
Name
International Society of Automation / International Electrotechnical Commission 62443
Affected Regions
Global
Impacted Industries
Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS) including Energy, Manufacturing, Transportation, Water, and more
Description
Provides a comprehensive framework for securing industrial automation and control systems (IACS). The standards address cybersecurity throughout the entire lifecycle of IACS including risk assessment, secure design, implementation, operation and maintenance. It aims to protect critical infrastructure from cyber threats and improve the resilience and safety of industrial processes.
Acronym
NIST
Name
National Institute of Standards and Technology Cybersecurity Framework
Affected Regions
Global
Impacted Industries
Critical Infrastructure, including Energy, Financial Services, Healthcare, and more
Description
Provides a computer security guidance policy framework for private sector organizations on how to assess and improve their ability to prevent, detect and respond to cyber attacks. The voluntary framework uses a common language to address and manage cybersecurity risks in a cost-effective way based on business and organizational needs.
Acronym
KSA OTCC
Name
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Operational Technology Cybersecurity Controls
Affected Regions
Saudi Arabia
Impacted Industries
Energy, Government, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Oil and Gas, Transportation, and Water
Description
Aims to protect critical infrastructure by mandating robust cybersecurity measures for OT environments. Regulations include requirements for continuous monitoring, incident response, risk assessment and maintaining a register of critical infrastructure assets. Failure to comply can result in significant fines.
Acronym
NERC CIP
Name
North American Electric Reliability Corporation Critical Infrastructure Protection
Affected Regions
North America
Impacted Industries
Electric Power industry including Generation, Transmission and Distribution Providers, and Refineries and Chemical Plants with Substations and/or Generation Facilities
Description
Seeks to protect the bulk electric system (BES) in North America. They mandate that all BES Cyber Assets (BCAs) have malicious code prevention and risk mitigation plans in place for high, medium and low impact BES Cyber Systems (BCSs). Compliance is mandatory and enforceable under Section 215 of the Federal Power Act with financial penalties for non-compliance.
Acronym
NIS2
Name
Network and Information Systems Directive 2
Affected Regions
European Union
Impacted Industries
Chemicals, Data Centers, Energy, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Pharma, Transportation, Water, and more
Description
Aims to enhance the cybersecurity framework of critical sectors and digital service providers. It mandates that 'essential and important entities' improve their OT cybersecurity posture to protect against cyber threats. Penalties for non-compliance could reach €10M or 2% of an organization’s total revenue.
Acronym
SOCI
Name
Security of Critical Infrastructure Act
Affected Regions
Australia
Impacted Industries
Commercial Spaces, Corrections, Data Centers, Defense, Energy, Food, Government, Healthcare, Transportation, Sewerage, and Water
Description
Intends to protect critical infrastructure assets essential to the functioning of the Australian economy, society and national security. It mandates enhanced obligations for both public and private sector organizations, including IT and OT cybersecurity incident reporting, risk management programs and maintaining a register of critical infrastructure assets. Failure to comply can result in fines or potential imprisonment.
We are actively participating in some of the world’s most highly regarded cybersecurity organizations, some of which we are founding members of, in order to advance global cybersecurity efforts.
founding member
ISA-99 Committee
founding member
ISA Secure
founding member
ISA Global Security Alliance
DHS ICSJWG Steering Team
Public Safety Canada Advisory Team
Our organization, people, solutions and services have received one or more certifications from the organizations below. This highlights our ability to provide end-to-end solutions and world-class services that keep your people safe and your operations running.
ISA Secure
Certified Information Security Professional (CISP)
CompTIA
ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity
GIAC
ISACA
EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
OffSec
QuickStart Tellabs Fiber Optic Certified Technician
ISO
Cyber Essentials
Cybervadis
Exida
