IEC 62645 Nuclear power plants. Instrumentation and control systems. Requirements for security programmes for computer-based systems

Technical background, main issues and organisation of the standard
This standard specifically focuses on the issue of requirements for computer security programmes and system development processes to prevent and/or minimize the impact of attacks against I&C computer-based systems possibly integrating HPD (HDL (Hardware Description Language) Programmed Devices), hereinafter named I&C CB&HPD systems.
This standard was prepared and based on the ISO/IEC 27000 series, IAEA and country specific guidance in this expanding technical and security focus area.
It is intended that the Standard be used by designers and operators of nuclear power plants (NPPs) (utilities), licensees, systems evaluators, vendors and subcontractors, and by licensors.