From Manual to Semi-Automated Safety and Security Requirements Engineering: Ensuring Compliance in Industry 4.0

Abstract

In response to the growing need for compliance with diverse safety and security regulations, crucial for safeguarding both humans and machines in the era of Industry 4.0 (I4.0), it has also become increasingly crucial for industries to ensure adherence to safety and security standards. However, navigating the complexities of regulations and standards can be daunting, often leading to inefficiencies in compliance processes. Our goal is to foster a comprehensive understanding of an effective approach to meeting compliance requirements in these related fields. Therefore, this paper introduces a semi-automated method for ensuring compliance with unified safety and security standards within the context of I4.0. This approach empowers management teams to thoroughly analyze the specific requirements necessary to maintain a protected environment. Compliance can be achieved at both the asset component and system levels, aligning with the relevant standards. Additionally, we present a detailed analysis of a use case and its output, demonstrating the practical application and efficacy of our approach.