Part 3: Risk Management and Compliance

Securing Safety Instrumented Systems (SISs) presents unique challenges due to their critical need for high levels of uptime and reliability, combined with complex risk profiles. Chapter 6 addresses these challenges by exploring risk and vulnerability assessment techniques tailored for SISs. It aims to help you understand and mitigate the vulnerabilities and threats associated with these mission critical systems, ensuring risks are reduced to As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP).

The evolving landscape of cyber threats highlights the need for robust industry legislation to protect process safety and cybersecurity systems. Chapter 7 delves into various regulatory compliance standards, providing a comprehensive mapping of cybersecurity-related controls. This chapter draws on resources from industry bodies and centers of excellence to help organizations meet these stringent requirements.

Finally, Chapter 8 looks ahead to the future of Industrial...