The accreditation is for ISASecure Automation and Control System Security Assurance (ACSSA) Certification to ISA/IEC 62443-2-1, 2-2, 3-2 and 3-3.
ISASecure, a wholly owned subsidiary of the International Society of Automation (ISA), is a globally recognized certification program that validates conformance to the ISA/IEC 62443 series of cybersecurity standards for industrial automation and control systems (IACS).
A2LA is among the largest accreditation bodies in the world and the only independent non-profit internationally recognized accreditation body. The U.S.-based organization offers a full range of comprehensive conformity assessment accreditation services.
The company ended up established in 1978 as a public service membership society. A2LA remains dedicated to the formal recognition of competent testing and calibration laboratories, biobanking facilities, and inspection bodies. Not to mention product certification bodies, proficiency testing providers and reference material producers.
Global Certifications
A2LA has over 4,500 actively accredited certificates representing all 50 U.S. states and more than 50 countries. For a current listing of A2LA’s accredited organizations, click on A2LA’s directory.
All ISASecure certification testing ends up conducted by accredited, independent test laboratories.
A2LA has been an ISASecure AB working with members to become CBs for ISASecure’s Security Development Lifecycle (SLDA), Component Security Assurance (CSA) and System Security Assurance (SSA).
“Expanding A2LA’s services to include Inspection Body and Product Certification Body accreditation for ACSSA reflects our commitment to supporting emerging cybersecurity frameworks that protect critical infrastructure,” said Trace McInturff, vice president of accreditation services, A2LA. “As automation and control systems become increasingly interconnected, independent third-party assurance is essential.”
“A2LA has a great reputation for being on the leading edge of cybersecurity. We look forward to A2LA’s newest offering to ISASecure members who are looking to be an IB or CB for ACSSA,” said Dr. Mark DeAngelo, ISASecure program manager. “It’s an important milestone for ISASecure ACSSA and for the future security of critical industrial sites.”
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