Application of standards for critical software and systems development

Systerel follows rigorous development processes based on its experience in safety-critical systems, complying with applicable standards and tailored to the constraints of its clients.

The most critical systems are generally subject to certification authorities, which verify that verify whether the requirements set by the standard have been met before issuing certification.

The use of formal methods is strongly encouraged, and in some cases, required by certain standards.

Support in the application of standards

  • Guidance on the application of relevant standards

  • Development of safety-critical software in compliance with industry standards

  • Safety analyses according to normative frameworks

  • Evaluation of safety-critical software and support for certification across various standards

  • Audits to verify compliance and proper implementation of a given standard

Main standards for Systerel’s areas of expertise

Thanks to its expertise in safety-critical systems and software, its research projects, and as an active member of IMdR, BNF and OPC Foundation, Systerel is capable of leading software and system development in various sectors that share strong regulatory and normative requirements.

  • IEC 61508 – Generic standard for safety, on which a large number of sector-specific standards are based

  • EN 50126 / EN 50128 / EN 50716 / EN 50129 (IEC 62278 / IEC 62279 / IEC 62425) – Specialized and adapted for railway transport

  • EN 50159 / IEC 62280 – Relates to the safety of transmission systems in the railway domain

  • IEC 62138 / IEC 60880 – Relates to instrumentation and control systems at levels B and C in nuclear power plants

  • IEC 62061 / ISO 13849 – Relates to the safety of industrial machines

  • IEC 62541 – Communication standard for Industry 4.0 (OPC UA)

  • ISO 9001 – Generic standard listing organizational requirements for a quality management system

Qualified Accredited Functional Safety Body (OQA SDF)

 

As a Qualified Accredited Functional Safety Body (OQA SDF), Systerel evaluates the safety of railway systems, particularly in the fields of railway control-command and signaling.

 

Evaluation Directors

 

Our Evaluation Directors (DRE) are recognized experts in functional safety and cybersecurity, with highly complementary backgrounds, enabling them to address issues that are both vast and complex.

 

  • Autonomous Road Transport Systems (STRA): Cybersecurity compliance evaluation for autonomous vehicles
  • Railway Systems (STRTMG): Signaling, traction logic, etc.