ISASecure® High Criticality Component Security Assurance (HCSA) Certification Scheme
The ISA Security Compliance Institute (ISCI) is developing a High Criticality Component Security Assurance (HSCA) certification scheme for commercial operational technology (OT) components sold by manufacturers and procured by the US government. It is derived from the well-established Component Security Assurance certification scheme (CSA).
HSCA is being developed with the goal of securing high criticality OT systems. The new certification scheme is intended to increase confidence in the security of commercial components.
The certification is anticipated to be available in early 2027. Check back here for new updates.
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Becoming Involved
Manufacturers interested in developing smart controllers are encouraged to join ISASecure to be part of the HCSA development. Stakeholders include manufacturers of components, accreditation bodies and certification bodies. For more information, contact Dr. Mark P. DeAngelo, program manager, ISASecure at ISASecure@isa.org.
About the OTAP Program
The Operational Technology Assurance Partnership (OTAP) Program provides the US government with a trusted, repeatable and technically rigorous mechanism to assess, validate and assure the cybersecurity of operational technology (OT) components and systems used within National Security Systems (NSS).
Through structured collaboration with US government stakeholders, OEMs and standards bodies, OTAP enables informed acquisition, risk management and deployment decisions that strengthen the resilience and mission assurance of cyber-physical systems critical to national defense and security. Its mission is to ensure NSS mission resilience and cybersecurity by validating the security and compliance of OT and fortify these systems by establishing and verifying rigorous, testable security requirements that enable OT cybersecurity and resilience.
Find out more about becoming an ISASecure member
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