CRISC Information Technology and Security Practice Question
Which standard is specifically designed for industrial automation and control systems security and provides a framework for addressing security in IACS?
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Why each option matters
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IEC 62443
IEC 62443 is the international standard for industrial automation and control systems security, covering security for IACS across multiple levels.
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ISO 27001
Why it's wrong here
ISO 27001 is for information security management, not specific to IACS.
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NERC CIP
Why it's wrong here
NERC CIP is for power utilities in North America.
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IEC 62443
Why this is correct
Correct. IEC 62443 is the standard for IACS security.
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NIST SP 800-53
Why it's wrong here
NIST SP 800-53 is for general IT systems.
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