Cybersecurity in the Era of Functional Safety
2023-12-18
In the age of interconnected systems, functional safety and cybersecurity are different but go hand in hand. Whether you're an engineer, a manager, or a safety professional, understanding this vital synergy is crucial.
Key Strategies for Cybersecurity and Functional Safety
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Risk Approach: Cybersecurity is a risk assessment problem that affects functional safety. Assess and address cybersecurity risks alongside other risks.
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Periodic Assessment: Regularly evaluate cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities. Stay proactive in identifying potential risks to your systems.
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Access Control: When (cyber)security is an issue for your safety functions, implement robust access control measures. Limit system access to authorized personnel/systems only, reducing the risk of unauthorized interference.
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Data Encryption: Encrypt sensitive data in transit and at rest. This safeguards critical information from interception or tampering.
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Hire Experts: Achieving cybersecurity requires experts with deep knowledge and requires products designed with security in mind.
Who Can Benefit?
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Engineers: Learn to integrate cybersecurity seamlessly into HRA practices.
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Engineering Managers: Hire experts with a background in cybersecurity. Not just some engineers that are certified after a one time course.
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Safety Professionals: Functional safety and cybersecurity are two different topics that go hand in hand.
In an interconnected world, cybersecurity is everyone's concern. If you have experiences, insights, or questions about cybersecurity in functional safety, please share them with us.
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