Standards Comparison

    ISA 95

    Voluntary
    2000

    International standard for enterprise-manufacturing integration frameworks

    VS

    ISO 27017

    Voluntary
    2015

    International standard for cloud security controls.

    Quick Verdict

    ISA 95 provides integration models for manufacturing operations, while ISO 27017 offers cloud security controls within ISMS. Manufacturers adopt ISA 95 for ERP-MES harmony; cloud users choose 27017 for shared responsibility and compliance assurance.

    Enterprise-Control Integration

    ISA 95

    ANSI/ISA-95/IEC 62264 Enterprise-Control Integration

    Cost
    €€€€
    Complexity
    High
    Implementation Time
    12-18 months

    Key Features

    • Defines Purdue Levels 0-4 for system boundaries
    • Standardizes object models for equipment and materials
    • Activity models for manufacturing operations management
    • Transactions reducing Level 3-4 integration errors
    • Alias services mapping multi-system identifiers
    Cloud Security

    ISO 27017

    ISO/IEC 27017:2015

    Cost
    €€€
    Complexity
    Medium
    Implementation Time
    6-12 months

    Key Features

    • Clarifies shared responsibilities between CSPs and CSCs
    • Adds 7 cloud-specific CLD controls for multi-tenancy
    • Provides guidance on 37 ISO 27002 controls for cloud
    • Addresses VM hardening and segregation in virtual environments
    • Enables customer monitoring of cloud service activities

    Detailed Analysis

    A comprehensive look at the specific requirements, scope, and impact of each standard.

    ISA 95 Details

    What It Is

    ANSI/ISA-95/IEC 62264 is a technology-agnostic framework standardizing enterprise-control system integration. It defines models for information exchange between business (Level 4) and manufacturing operations (Level 3), using a hierarchical Purdue model (Levels 0-4) and semantic approaches to reduce integration risks.

    Key Components

    • Eight parts: models/terminology (Part 1), objects/attributes (Parts 2/4), activities (Part 3), transactions (Part 5), messaging/aliasing/profiles (Parts 6-8).
    • Core principles: equipment hierarchies, activity models, consistent object semantics.
    • No formal product certification; compliance via architectural alignment and training programs.

    Why Organizations Use It

    Drives semantic consistency, cuts integration costs/errors, enables IT/OT collaboration. Supports regulatory traceability, OEE improvements, Industry 4.0 scalability. Builds trusted data for analytics, reduces silos in manufacturing transformations.

    Implementation Overview

    Phased: governance, gap analysis, canonical modeling, pilots, rollouts. Applies to manufacturing firms globally; involves cross-functional teams, data stewardship. Focuses on pilots (3-6 months), full programs 12-36 months.

    ISO 27017 Details

    What It Is

    ISO/IEC 27017:2015 is a code of practice extending ISO/IEC 27002 for information security controls in cloud services. It provides guidance for CSPs and CSCs, focusing on cloud-specific risks like multi-tenancy and shared responsibilities via a risk-based approach within an ISO 27001 ISMS.

    Key Components

    • Guidance on 37 ISO 27002 controls adapted for cloud.
    • 7 additional CLD controls (e.g., segregation, VM hardening, asset removal).
    • Built on ISO 27001 ISMS framework.
    • Assessed via ISO 27001 audits; no standalone certification.

    Why Organizations Use It

    • Addresses cloud gaps in generic standards.
    • Meets procurement, regulatory (GDPR/CCPA) demands.
    • Enhances risk management, trust, and competitive edge.
    • Builds stakeholder confidence through auditable controls.

    Implementation Overview

    • Integrate into existing ISO 27001 via risk assessment and control mapping.
    • Key activities: define shared responsibilities, configure virtualization, enable monitoring.
    • Applies to all sizes/industries using cloud; global scope.
    • Requires certification body audit inclusion (9-12 months for joint).

    Key Differences

    Scope

    ISA 95
    Enterprise-manufacturing integration models
    ISO 27017
    Cloud-specific information security controls

    Industry

    ISA 95
    Manufacturing, discrete/continuous/process
    ISO 27017
    All industries using cloud services

    Nature

    ISA 95
    Voluntary reference architecture framework
    ISO 27017
    Voluntary code of practice for ISMS

    Testing

    ISA 95
    No formal certification; self-assessment
    ISO 27017
    Audited within ISO 27001 certification

    Penalties

    ISA 95
    None; integration risks/costs
    ISO 27017
    None; loss of certification/audit failure

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Common questions about ISA 95 and ISO 27017

    ISA 95 FAQ

    ISO 27017 FAQ

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