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DTRA’s advancements in nuclear and radiological detection
A new, more complex nuclear age has begun. Echoing the tensions of the Cold War amid rapidly evolving nuclear and radiological threats, preparedness in the modern age is a contest of scientific innovation. The Research and Development Directorate (RD) at the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) is charged with winning this contest.
Edward L. Quinn (Technology Resources), Ludovic Pietre-Cambacedes (EdF), Thomas Walter (PreussenElektra GmbH), Juergen Bochtler (Siemens AG)
Proceedings | Nuclear Plant Instrumentation, Control, and Human-Machine Interface Technolgies (NPIC&HMIT 2019) | Orlando, FL, February 9-14, 2019 | Pages 344-356
This paper provides an overview of the existing and new cybersecurity standards for I&C and Electrical Systems in nuclear power plants around the world. The IEC 62645 is a standard by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) focused on the issue of requirements for computer security programs and system development processes to prevent and/or minimize the impact of cyberattacks against digital instrumentation and control (I&C) systems. The IEC 62859 is a standard, officially issued at the end of 2016, which coordinates the safety and cybersecurity requirements.