Perseus Secures First ISASecure ACSSA Accreditation for Industrial Cybersecurity

Event summary

  • Perseus Information Security Consulting received full accreditation from A2LA to serve as an ISO/IEC 17065 accredited certification body for ISASecure's ACSSA program.
  • Perseus is the first accredited certification body for ISASecure's new Automation and Control System Security Assurance (ACSSA) for Asset Owners.
  • The accreditation covers conformance to ISA/IEC 62443-2-1, 62443-2-4, 62443-3-2, and 62443-3-3 standards.
  • Perseus began accepting product submittals for ISASecure certification at its offices in the United States and Istanbul, Türkiye.

The big picture

The accreditation underscores the growing importance of industrial cybersecurity standards, particularly as automation systems become more interconnected. ISASecure's expansion into asset owner certifications reflects a broader industry shift toward comprehensive security frameworks. Perseus's dual presence in the U.S. and Türkiye positions it to capitalize on regional demand for standardized cybersecurity assessments.

What we're watching

Market Expansion
How Perseus's accreditation will accelerate ISASecure's global reach, particularly in the U.S. and Türkiye.
Competitive Dynamics
Whether Perseus can sustain its first-mover advantage in the ACSSA certification space.
Regulatory Compliance
The pace at which asset owners adopt ACSSA certification to meet evolving industrial cybersecurity regulations.