IEC 62443-4

Component Security
for Industrial Devices

We help device manufacturers implement cybersecurity into their products — from structured threat modeling using STRIDE to hands-on implementation of security controls, aligned with IEC 62443-4-1 and IEC 62443-4-2.

IEC 62443-4 at a Glance

IEC 62443-4 defines security requirements at the component level — for the devices themselves, and for the processes used to develop them. Part 4-1 covers the secure development lifecycle; Part 4-2 defines the technical security requirements that a component must meet to achieve a given Security Level (SL 1–4).

Security requirements in 4-2 are organized across seven Foundational Requirements (FRs). We assess your device against all seven and prioritize findings by risk.

FR 1Identification & Authentication Control
FR 2Use Control
FR 3System Integrity
FR 4Data Confidentiality
FR 5Restricted Data Flow
FR 6Timely Response to Events
FR 7Resource Availability

Our IEC 62443-4 Services

From threat modeling to verified implementation — we work directly with your development team to build security into your device.

IEC 62443-4-1: Secure Development Lifecycle

Establish a product security development process aligned with IEC 62443-4-1. We review and improve your existing SDL — covering security requirements, threat modeling, secure design, implementation guidelines, verification, and vulnerability management.

  • SDL gap assessment against 4-1 practices
  • Process improvement recommendations
  • Security documentation templates

IEC 62443-4-2: Component Security Requirements

Evaluate and specify security requirements at the component level. We assess your device against the IEC 62443-4-2 technical security requirements across all Foundational Requirements and target Security Levels.

  • Component security requirements specification
  • FR/SL gap analysis
  • Compensating control recommendations

STRIDE Threat Modeling

Structured threat analysis of your industrial device using the STRIDE methodology. We identify threats across Spoofing, Tampering, Repudiation, Information Disclosure, Denial of Service, and Elevation of Privilege — and derive security requirements from the findings.

  • Data flow diagrams and trust boundaries
  • STRIDE threat register
  • Security requirements derived from threats

Security Implementation in Devices

Hands-on support for implementing security controls directly into your device firmware and software. We work with your development team to integrate authentication, access control, secure communication, and logging — correctly and efficiently.

  • Security architecture for the device
  • Implementation guidance per control
  • Security verification test cases

How We Work

A structured process from scoping to verified security implementation.

01

Scope & Context

Define the component boundary, intended use environment, and target Security Level.

02

Threat Modeling

STRIDE analysis to identify threats, attack vectors, and required mitigations.

03

Requirements

Derive security requirements from threat findings and 4-2 Foundational Requirements.

04

Implementation

Hands-on support implementing security controls into your device.

05

Verification

Test and verify that implemented controls meet the specified requirements.

Building security into your industrial device?

Whether you need a STRIDE threat model, a 4-2 gap assessment, or hands-on implementation support — we work directly with your engineering team.

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