Exam ISA-IEC-62443 Topic 1 Question 114 Discussion
Actual exam question for ISA's ISA-IEC-62443 exam
Question #: 114
Topic #: 1
Question #: 114
Topic #: 1
During the operation of an IACS, who is responsible for executing the Security Protection Scheme (SPS) process measures and responding to emerging risks?
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The asset owner holds ultimate responsibility for implementing and maintaining security measures, including the Security Protection Scheme (SPS) during the operational phase of the lifecycle. According to ISA/IEC
62443-2-1 and ISA/IEC 62443-1-1, the asset owner is tasked with ensuring that the necessary security policies, procedures, and controls are effectively executed and maintained.
"The asset owner shall define and maintain the operational security policies and procedures, ensuring the execution of the protection scheme and risk mitigation actions."
- ISA/IEC 62443-2-1:2010, Section 4.3
Furthermore, ISA/IEC 62443-1-1 clearly defines the roles and responsibilities of the asset owner in terms of operational security enforcement and ongoing risk response.
References:
ISA/IEC 62443-2-1:2010 - Section 4.3
ISA/IEC 62443-1-1:2007 - Role of Asset Owner
ISA/IEC 62443-3-2 - Risk assessment and management responsibilities
62443-2-1 and ISA/IEC 62443-1-1, the asset owner is tasked with ensuring that the necessary security policies, procedures, and controls are effectively executed and maintained.
"The asset owner shall define and maintain the operational security policies and procedures, ensuring the execution of the protection scheme and risk mitigation actions."
- ISA/IEC 62443-2-1:2010, Section 4.3
Furthermore, ISA/IEC 62443-1-1 clearly defines the roles and responsibilities of the asset owner in terms of operational security enforcement and ongoing risk response.
References:
ISA/IEC 62443-2-1:2010 - Section 4.3
ISA/IEC 62443-1-1:2007 - Role of Asset Owner
ISA/IEC 62443-3-2 - Risk assessment and management responsibilities
by Marcia at Aug 29, 2026, 05:26 PM
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