IEC 62443 · OT Industrial Systems Cybersecurity

Assess the cybersecurity
of your OT industrial systems

Polyodos IEC 62443 covers cybersecurity assessment for industrial automation and control systems—from SUC mapping to ZCR compliance—in accordance with the international IEC 62443 standard.

IEC 62443 standard OT Cybersecurity Niveaux SL-T / SL-A / SL-C Export Word & Excel
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Module pages
SL 1→4
Security levels
ZCR
Zones & Conduits
1-clic
Word report
SUC
System Under Consideration

An integrated tool, from the SUC to compliance

Every step of an IEC 62443 assessment in a structured workflow, with no re-entry between analysis levels.

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Contexte & SUC

System Under Consideration definition, scope, and team.

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SUC diagram

Graphical mapping of system components and flows.

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ZCR Niveau 1

Security Zones and communication Conduits—initial analysis.

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ZCR1 vulnerabilities

Identification of vulnerabilities by zone at level 1.

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ZCR Niveau 2

In-depth assessment of zones and conduits with target SLs.

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ZCR Niveau 3

Detailed analysis of security requirements by zone.

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Metrics & SLs

Configuration of SL-T, SL-A, and SL-C security levels.

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Compliance

Compliance rate by zone, identified gaps, and remediation plan.


From context to compliance

The IEC 62443 analysis follows a structured workflow: define the SUC, map the zones, assess security levels, and measure compliance.

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Contexte & SUC

Complete study scoping—administrative information, scope, regulations, and assessment team.

  • Study identification Title, facility, organization, reference, version, start date, and end date.
  • Description of the System Under Consideration (SUC) Functional and physical scope—what is included in the study and what is excluded.
  • Parties prenantes Owner, integrator, operator, and service providers—with roles and responsibilities.
  • Applicable regulations IEC 62443, NIS2, and sector-specific directives (energy, water, chemicals, transport).
  • Assessment-team composition List of members and roles—included on the report cover page.
  • Analysis-level selection One, two, or three ZCR levels—activates the corresponding pages in the menu.
SUC IEC 62443 standard NIS2 Scope
Context page—SUC scoping form, stakeholders, assessment team
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SUC diagram

Graphical map of the industrial system—components, communication flows, and IT/OT interfaces.

  • Graphical component mapping PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and networks—a visual representation of the industrial system.
  • Communication flows Representation of flows between components—protocols, direction, and criticality.
  • IT and external interfaces Identification of connection points with the IT network and external systems.
  • Drag-and-drop Add components from an OT symbol library—no graphic-design skills required.
  • High-resolution SVG export Included in the Word report—with print quality guaranteed.
  • Automatic legend by component type PLC, HMI, Historian, Firewall, Switch industriel — codage couleur configurable.
SUC diagram Composants OT Flux Export SVG
iec — 02 diagram suc
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ZCR Niveau 1

Initial analysis—definition of Security Zones and communication Conduits, with an SL-T for each zone.

  • Zones (Z) and Conduits (C) Definition of security zones and communication conduits at level 1.
  • Association composants ↔ zones Assignment of SUC components to each zone—automatically inherited from the diagram.
  • SL-T par zone Security Level Target defined by zone according to business needs (SL 1 to SL 4).
  • Matrice zones × conduits Visualization of inter-zone flows—identification of critical conduits.
  • SUC diagram inheritance Components and flows imported automatically—ensuring consistency across pages.
Zones & Conduits SL-T Niveau 1 Matrice
iec — 03 zcr1
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ZCR1 vulnerabilities

Identification and rating of vulnerabilities by zone at level 1—including compensating measures.

  • Identification of vulnerabilities by zone Structured inventory for each zone defined at level 1.
  • Vulnerability categories Physical access, network, software, configuration, and human factors—IEC 62443 classification.
  • Impact × likelihood rating Risk level for each vulnerability—criticality matrix.
  • Mesures compensatoires Existing and planned—linked to the remediation plan.
  • Link to the remediation plan Remediation actions generated automatically from critical vulnerabilities.
Vulnerabilities Risk rating Mesures compensatoires
iec — 04 zcr1 vuln
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ZCR Niveau 2

Analyse approfondie — SL-A vs SL-T, exigences Foundational Requirements IEC 62443-3-3 par zone.

  • Subdivision into subzones In-depth analysis—with the option to create subzones for complex systems.
  • SL-A assessed by zone Security Level Achieved—direct comparison with the SL-T defined at level 1.
  • Exigences FR (Foundational Requirements) IEC 62443-3-3—FR 1 to FR 7 assessed by zone: IAC, UC, SI, DC, RDF, TRE, and RA.
  • SL-T vs SL-A gaps Identified and quantified—the basis of the remediation plan.
  • Table and radar views by zone Two representations for reviews and executive presentations.
SL-A vs SL-T Niveau 2 Foundational Requirements Gaps
iec — 05 zcr2
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ZCR Niveau 3

Detailed analysis of System Requirements (SRs) by zone—with SL-C by component and compliance evidence.

  • System Requirements (SR) par zone Detailed analysis of IEC 62443-3-3 requirements for each zone.
  • SR compliance by status Compliant / Partially compliant / Non-compliant / N/A—with justification.
  • SL-C par composant Security Level Capability assessed component by component using manufacturer datasheets.
  • Compliance evidence Documentation, tests, and audits—attachments or references linked to each SR.
  • Detailed remediation plan Priorities, estimated resources, and owners—included in the report.
SL-C Niveau 3 System Requirements Preuves
iec — 06 zcr3
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Metrics & SL levels

Configuration of security levels SL 1 → 4—mapping tables, overall metrics, and history.

  • Configuration SL 1 → 4 Labels, descriptions, colors, and thresholds—adaptable to the sector context.
  • Correspondances SL ↔ exigences SL ↔ FR ↔ SR mapping table in accordance with IEC 62443-3-3.
  • Overall metrics Average SL, minimum SL, and percentage of compliant zones by level—summary view.
  • Assessment history Track progress over time—comparison before and after remediation.
SL 1→4 Metrics Progression Historique
iec — 07 metriques
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Compliance

Overall dashboard—FR 1–FR 7 radar, zone × FR heat map, and SL-T/SL-A/SL-C comparison.

  • Overall compliance dashboard Compliance percentage by zone, FR, and SL level—executive view.
  • Compliance radar by FR FR 1 (IAC) to FR 7 (RA)—visual identification of deficient Foundational Requirements.
  • Zone × FR heat map Instant identification of weak points—color-coded by compliance level.
  • Comparaison SL-T / SL-A / SL-C par zone Consolidated view of all three levels in one table.
  • Automatic gap generation List of gaps to close—exported to the remediation plan.
Dashboard Radar FR Matrice chaleur Gaps
iec — 08 conformite
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Pilotage

Remediation-measure tracking—owners, deadlines, and statuses—with dynamic SL-A updates.

  • Remediation-measure tracking Owner, deadline, and status (In progress / Completed / Overdue) for each measure.
  • Indicateurs d'avancement Completed / ongoing / overdue measures—operational dashboard.
  • Automatic SL-A update The SL-A is recalculated after measures are implemented—making progress visible.
  • Simplified Gantt view Timeline view of the remediation plan—identification of critical milestones.
Pilotage Suivi mesures SL-A dynamique
iec — 09 pilotage
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IEC 62443 report

Complete IEC 62443-compliant report generated in one click—with editable Markdown sections and Word and Excel exports.

  • Complete report in one click IEC 62443-compliant—SUC context, diagram, ZCR zones, compliance, and remediation plan.
  • Editable Markdown sections Each section contains customizable text with tokens {variable}.
  • Styles Word configurables Font, colors, header, and footer—profile saved by organization.
  • Export Excel Compliance matrices and remediation plan—with formulas and filters.
  • Embedded SUC diagram High-resolution SVG automatically included in the Word report.
Word report Export Excel Tokens Styles
Sections disponibles : Cover page, SUC context, diagram, level 1/2/3 ZCR analysis, compliance table, FR radar, heat map, remediation plan, and conclusion.
IEC—10 report
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Library

Standard OT components, vulnerabilities, and IEC 62443-recommended compensating measures—shared across the group.

  • Standard OT component library PLCs, HMIs, industrial switches, OT firewalls, sensors, and historians—ready to use.
  • Standard vulnerability library By component type and sector—enhanced by the IEC 62443 community.
  • Compensating-measure library IEC 62443 recommendations by FR, SL level, and component type.
  • Import from group libraries Share reference data across projects in the same organization.
  • Partage inter-projets Approved business standards shared across the organization—capitalizing on expertise.
OT library Composants types Partage groupe
iec — 11 bibliotheque

Word report and Excel exports in one click

The IEC 62443 report is generated entirely from your data—with no copy-and-paste or manual formatting.

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IEC 62443 report

Standards-compliant and generated in one click

  • Cover page — Title, organization, SUC, assessment team, version, and date
  • Contexte & SUC — Scope, stakeholders, and applicable regulations
  • SUC diagram — High-resolution SVG embedded automatically
  • Analyse ZCR niveaux 1/2/3 — Zones, conduits, vulnerabilities, and FR/SR requirements
  • Compliance table — SL-T / SL-A / SL-C par zone, radar FR, matrice chaleur
  • Remediation plan — Gaps, priorities, owners, and deadlines
Tokens disponibles : {titreEtude}, {organisme}, {nbZones}, {slMoyen}, {tauxConformite}, {TABLE-ZCR}, {MATRIX-CONFORMITE}
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Exports Excel & SVG

Immediately usable data

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SUC diagram High-resolution SVG
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Matrice ZCR Zones × conduits
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Excel compliance workbook SL-T/A/C by zone and FR
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Vulnerabilities Tableau filtrable
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Remediation plan Actions, priorities, and owners
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Radar FR SVG par zone
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Matrice chaleur SVG zones × FR
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SL metrics Historique progressions

Real-time collaboration & multi-project management

Several experts can work on the same project simultaneously—with no version conflicts and precise access control.

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Real-time sync

Bidirectional PouchDB sync with the server—every change is instantly visible to all connected collaborators.

Live sync Offline-first
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Roles & permissions

The project owner invites collaborators with read or write access. Groups share standard component and vulnerability libraries.

Owner / Editor / Reader Groupes
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Shared libraries

Standard OT components, standard vulnerabilities, and approved compensating measures—shared across the group or organization.

Group libraries Standards IEC 62443
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Offline-first

The application works offline (local PouchDB). Synchronization resumes automatically when the connection returns—no data is lost.

Sans WiFi Terrain OT
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Security & sovereignty

Data hosted on your dedicated server (OVH VPS) or on premises. JWT, TLS encryption, and automatic Duplicati → OVH S3 backups.

On-premise possible JWT Backup S3
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Dedicated OT/cyber brand

Polyodos (polyodos.com)—IT cyber, OT cyber, and industrial risk under one brand, separate from the Polyodos Pro occupational-risk offering.

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Architecture technique

Frontend
  • Vue 3 + Composition API
  • Quasar 2 (PWA/SPA)
  • Pinia (persistent state)
  • Vite (build)
Database
  • PouchDB (client offline)
  • PouchDB-Server (Node.js)
  • Sync bidirectionnel live
  • 1 base par projet
Polyodos Server
  • Node.js + Express
  • JWT + secure cookies
  • Docker + Nginx Proxy
  • Monitoring Uptime Kuma
Exports
  • Word (DOCX—client-side)
  • Excel (ExcelJS)
  • Native SVG (no dependency)
  • PDF via impression navigateur

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