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TÜV SÜD issues IEC 62443-4-1:2018 compliant Industrial Cybersecurity Certification to Kawasaki Heavy Industries

Proven security of product development life cycle processes

Proven security of product development life cycle processes

30. September 2024

Globally acclaimed internationally operating safety and quality expert TÜV SÜD has issued IEC 62443-4-1:2018 compliant Industrial Cybersecurity Certification to Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. (head office: Minato-ku, Tokyo, President: Yasuhiko Hashimoto).

TÜV SÜD issues IEC 62443-4-1:2018 compliant Industrial IT Security Certification to Kawasaki Heavy IndustriesCyberattacks on industrial systems can result not only in business losses such as plant shutdowns and equipment damage, but also in loss of life and environmental impact. One security measure for the operational technology (OT) that controls and operates industrial systems is the international standard IEC 62443.

TÜV SÜD has issued Industrial Cybersecurity Certification, compliant with IEC 62443-4-1:2018, to Robot Business Division, Precision Machinery & Robot Company, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. IEC 62443-4-1 specifies the secure product development life cycle requirements for control equipment manufacturers. This certification serves as proof of the company’s use of secure-by-design principles during its product development life cycle process; this approach incorporates a multi-layer defense against possible cybersecurity threats and ensures that product security issues, including vulnerabilities, are managed reliably.

TÜV SÜD Japan will continue to contribute to the promotion of OT security measures in Japan by offering a range of security-related services including certification and training. Click here for details of the services provided by the company: https://www.tuvsud.com/ja-jp/industries/manufacturing/machinery-and-robotics/industrial-cyber-security

What is the IEC 62443 series?

This is a series of international standards designed to ensure the security of industrial control systems, control equipment, and development processes. Published by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), these international standard guidelines for plant security cover all stages of industrial cybersecurity, from risk assessment to operation, under a variety of aspects. Click here for further information: https://www.tuvsud.com/ja-jp/industries/manufacturing/machinery-and-robotics/iec-62443-industrial-security

IEC 62443 standards

IEC 62443-2-4 Security program requirements for IACS service providers
IEC 62443-3-3 System security requirements and security levels
IEC 62443-4-1 Secure product development lifecycle requirements
IEC 62443-4-2 Technical security requirements for IACS components

About TÜV SÜD Japan

Established in 1993 as the Japanese subsidiary of TÜV SÜD – a globally acclaimed German-based international safety and quality expert with over 150 years of history. By supplying testing, certification, auditing, and training services, TÜV SÜD Japan supports safety and overseas expansion for companies in a wide range of industries, including medical devices, industrial equipment, consumer products, automotive, food, chemicals, and energy. In recent years, TÜV SÜD Japan has also focused on cybersecurity, sustainability, and AI-related services. tuvsud.com/ja-jp

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Download Photo Photo caption: Kenji Bando, Chief Executive Officer of Robot Business Division, Precision Machinery & Robot Company, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. (Left), Andrea Coscia, Managing Director of TÜV SÜD Japan (right)

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