The Open Group Open Process Automation Forum (OPAF) Selects ISASecure as Exclusive Verification Provider for Cybersecurity Requirements in the O-PAS Standard
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6 August 2024 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.” To find out more details please visit : https://www.isa.org/ |