In SCADA, IoT, and OT (Operational Technology) security, normative documents are vital for protecting industrial and connected systems that control critical infrastructure. Standards such as IEC 62443 (industrial control systems security), ISO/IEC 27019 (energy sector information security), and NIST SP 800-183 (IoT security guidance) provide structured methods for risk assessment, access control, and secure system design. Regulatory bodies like CISA in the U.S., ENISA in the EU, and sector-specific authorities enforce compliance and issue guidelines to safeguard industrial networks and IoT ecosystems. Following these standards ensures that organizations can prevent unauthorized access, mitigate cyber-physical risks, and maintain operational continuity while meeting legal and industry requirements.
NIST Internal Report (IR) 8349, titled “Methodology for Characterizing Network Behavior of Internet of Things Devices,” outlines a comprehensive approach to capturing, documenting, and analyzing the network communication behaviors of… Read More »NIST IR 8349 Methodology for Characterizing Network Behavior of Internet of Things Devices