Palindrome Gains Accreditation, Expanding ISASecure Certification Ecosystem
Event summary
- Palindrome Technologies, a cybersecurity testing firm founded in 2005, has received full accreditation from IAS and ANAB as an ISO/IEC 17065 certification body for ISASecure.
- The accreditation allows Palindrome to certify products against the ISA/IEC 62443 industrial security standards.
- Palindrome is now accepting product submissions for ISASecure certification, expanding the program's reach.
- Palindrome has been involved in the development of ISASecure's ACSSA program and its staff were early adopters of evaluator training.
The big picture
The accreditation of Palindrome Technologies represents a significant step in the maturation of the ISASecure certification program, which aims to standardize cybersecurity practices within the industrial automation sector. As OT environments become increasingly targeted by cyberattacks, the demand for independent validation of security controls is likely to increase, creating a growing market for accredited certification bodies. This expansion of the ISASecure ecosystem will likely accelerate adoption of the ISA/IEC 62443 standards across a wider range of industrial deployments.
What we're watching
- Certification Volume
- The pace at which Palindrome processes ISASecure certifications will indicate the demand for this specific validation within the industrial automation sector.
- Geographic Expansion
- Continued expansion of ISASecure's accredited certification bodies, as indicated in the release, will be a key factor in its global adoption and market penetration.
- ACSSA Adoption
- The uptake of Palindrome’s involvement in the ACSSA program, and the broader adoption of the scheme, will reveal the market’s appetite for asset-level security assessments.
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