Yokogawa's Integrated Control and Safety Systems Receive ISASecure Certification

[Ahmet Ö.]

Yokogawa Electric Corporation announced that its integrated control and safety system, comprising the CENTUM VP production control system and the ProSafe-RS safety instrumented system, has received ISASecure System Security Assurance (SSA) Level 1 certification.

### About ISASecure Certification
This certification is awarded under the ISASecure program, which is managed by members of the International Society of Automation (ISA). CENTUM VP and ProSafe-RS are key components of Yokogawa's OpreX Control and Safety System family.

### Other Certifications

• IT Security Tools Software: This software, developed to enhance the security of CENTUM VP, ProSafe-RS, and other system products, has received CIS Benchmarks certification from the Center for Internet Security (CIS). This certification confirms best practices for the secure configuration of Windows-based systems.
• Exaopc OPC Interface: Exaopc, which has been certified for compliance with OPC Unified Architecture (OPC UA) standards, enables secure data communication between systems and reduces cybersecurity risks.

### Technical Specifications

• ISASecure SSA Level 1 certification is based on the IEC 62443-3-3 international control system security standard.
• CIS Benchmarks certification validates the hardened security settings of Windows systems.
• The Exaopc interface package, compliant with the OPC UA standard, ensures secure data exchange.

Mitsuhiro Yamamoto, Head of Yokogawa's System Business Division, stated that the CENTUM and ProSafe-RS products have evolved with the latest technologies to meet customer needs, celebrating their 50th and 20th anniversaries, respectively. He emphasized that they will continue to provide secure products and systems for the ongoing safe and robust operation of plants.

### About OpreX
OpreX is Yokogawa's comprehensive brand for its industrial automation and control business. CENTUM VP and ProSafe-RS are part of the OpreX Control and Safety Systems family, which falls under the OpreX Control category. These systems provide the technology and infrastructure to meet the high efficiency, quality, safety, and stability requirements of plant operations.

### About Yokogawa
Yokogawa, founded in Tokyo in 1915, offers advanced solutions in measurement, control, and information across various sectors such as energy, chemicals, materials, pharmaceuticals, and food. Utilizing digital technologies, it addresses customer needs in production, asset, and supply chain optimization, supporting the transition to autonomous operations. With 128 companies and over 17,000 employees in 62 countries worldwide, it continues its efforts for a sustainable society.