Understanding ISA/IEC 62443 Certification Pathways: A Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue on ISASecure, IECEE, & Private Schemes (28 May 2026)
Join ISASecure and ISAGCA for this co-sponsored webinar ... As the ISA/IEC 62443 series is increasingly adopted as a global foundation for securing Industrial Automation and Control Systems, certification pathways are becoming a key consideration across the industrial supply chain. However, ISASecure, the IECEE Cybersecurity Program, and private schemes differ materially in governance models, assessment approaches, and practical implications.
Moderated by SZ Lin (林上智), President of the ISA Taiwan Section, this webinar brings together perspectives from a Certification Body, a Product Supplier, and an Asset Owner to explore how these pathways differ and what those differences mean in practice. Joining SZ are panelists Kenny Lee, Head of Cybersecurity Laboratory, SGS Taiwan; George Hsia, Product Manager, IPC, Moxa Inc.; and Dennis Hackney, Ph.D., Vice Chairman, ISAGCA.
The discussion will cover key aspects, including governance and trust models, scope definition and assurance boundaries, interpretation of assessment results, certificate maintenance, and evaluator competence.
This dialogue is intended to provide a clearer basis for stakeholders seeking to better understand how different certification pathways relate to operational priorities, assurance expectations, and global market considerations.
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Date: Thursday, 28 May 2026
Time: 9:00 - 10:00 EDT U.S. (New York time)
Price: Free
SZ Lin
SZ Lin (林上智) is an industrial cybersecurity expert with over 15 years of experience spanning energy systems, oil & gas, semiconductor manufacturing, and transportation. He actively contributes to the development of the ISA/IEC 62443 standards, engages with global initiatives such as ISAGCA and the ISASecure certification program, and serves as a workgroup member of SEMI’s SMCC, where he focuses on compliance-driven implementation in the semiconductor sector.
SZ is the co-founder of Sun Square, a firm supporting industrial organizations in product security architecture, cybersecurity governance, and regulatory alignment, with emphasis on SEMI E187, ISA/IEC 62443, and the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). His work combines deep technical understanding with structured, standards-based implementation approaches.
He holds internationally recognized certifications including CISSP, CCSP, ISSAP, CSSLP, GICSP (Gold), ISASecure ACSSA for Evaluators Specialist, and ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Expert, and focuses on bridging global cybersecurity standards with practical implementation in industrial and smart manufacturing environments.
In recognition of his contributions to advancing industrial cybersecurity, he received the 2025 SEMICON Taiwan 20 Under 40 Industry Contribution Award and the 2025 SEMICON West Outstanding Contribution Award.
George Hsiao
George Hsiao is the Product Manager of Moxa’s Industrial Computer Department, specializing in industrial hardware, IIoT, and secure Linux software planning. A leader in the field, George successfully spearheaded the launch of the world’s first ISA/IEC 62443-4-2 certified industrial computer.
He brings extensive, hands-on experience navigating the complexities of both ISASecure and IECEE scheme certification processes. By bridging the gap between technical innovation and international compliance, George ensures that industrial systems meet the highest global cybersecurity standards. His deep understanding of these multi-stakeholder certification pathways makes him a vital voice in the advancement of secure industrial digital transformation.
George has worked with customers including HP, Dell, Samsung, Lenovo, Toshiba, NEC, Fujitsu and HTC, from opportunity identification, business proposition, contract establishment, requirement definition to final product delivery.
Dennis Hackney
Dr. Dennis Hackney, a Principal OT Cybersecurity professional for a super Major Oil and Gas company with nearly 30 years of experience defending critical infrastructure and over 15 securing Industrial Control Systems (ICS). Dr. Hackney is the creator of the C.O.R.E. (Cost-effective, Operational, Reliable, Efficient) cybersecurity methodology and the host of the CyberSecureOT podcast. Alongside his deep technical expertise in safeguarding war fighting systems, oil and gas, maritime ships and vessels, and power production systems, he serves as an Adjunct Professor at the Texas A&M School of Law, navigating the critical intersection of regulatory policy and operational technology. His current research pioneers the integration of AI-driven security operations into proactive infrastructure defense.
Kenny Lee
Kenny Lee is the Head of Cybersecurity Laboratory at SGS Taiwan. With over 20 years of hands-on cybersecurity experience, I hold globally recognized certifications including CISSP, ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Expert, and CEH. I established Taiwan’s first IAS-accredited EN 18031 cybersecurity testing laboratory and expanded its scope to standards such as IEC 62443 and EN 303 645. I have also served as an approval signatory for ISASecure and IECEE. Combining deep standards expertise with practical experience, I help organizations strengthen cybersecurity maturity and achieve international compliance.