IEEE Cybersecurity Standards

1. IEEE 802.1AE – Media Access Control (MAC) Security (MACsec)

• Description: This standard specifies security for Ethernet networks, providing secure communication through MAC Security (MACsec). It ensures data confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity over Ethernet networks.

2. IEEE 802.11i – Wireless LAN Medium Access Control (MAC) and Physical Layer (PHY) Specifications: Enhanced Security

• Description: This standard enhances the original IEEE 802.11 standard for wireless networks by introducing stronger security measures, including WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2).

3. IEEE 802.3bv – Standard for Ethernet Amendment: Physical Layer Specifications and Management Parameters for 1000 Mb/s Operation Over Plastic Optical Fiber

• Description: While primarily focused on Ethernet over plastic optical fibre, this standard also addresses security concerns related to network infrastructure.

4. IEEE 1686 – Standard for Intelligent Electronic Devices (IED) Cyber Security Capabilities

• Description: This standard defines the cybersecurity requirements for Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs) used in electric power systems, ensuring the protection of critical infrastructure.

5. IEEE 1711 – Standard for Serial SCADA Protection Protocol (SSPP)

• Description: This standard provides cybersecurity for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, which are critical for industrial control systems and infrastructure.

6. IEEE 2410 – Standard for Biometrics Open Protocol (BOPS)

• Description: This standard addresses the interoperability, security, and privacy aspects of biometric systems, providing a framework for secure biometric authentication.

7. IEEE 1451.3 – Standard for Smart Transducer Interface for Sensors and Actuators – Transducer to Microprocessor Communication Protocols and Transducer Electronic Data Sheets (TEDS) Formats

• Description: This standard includes cybersecurity features for transducers, ensuring secure communication between sensors, actuators, and microprocessors.

8. IEEE 1363 – Standard Specifications for Public-Key Cryptography

• Description: This standard provides a framework for public-key cryptography, covering various cryptographic algorithms and their security applications.

9. IEEE 1541.2 – Standard for Cryptographic Protection of Data on Block-Oriented Storage Devices

• Description: This standard provides guidelines for cryptographic protection of data stored on block-oriented storage devices, ensuring data security at rest.

10. IEEE 2600.1 – Standard for a Protection Profile in Operational Environment A

• Description: This standard provides a security framework for operational environments, addressing access control, data protection, and system integrity.