IEC 62351-11:2016
Power systems management and associated information exchange - Data and communications security - Part 11: Security for XML documents
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IEC 62351-11:2016 addresses security for XML documents within power systems management and associated information exchange, making it relevant for organizations that handle structured data in operational or compliance-sensitive environments. It is used as a technical reference when evaluating how XML-based information should be protected during exchange, review, or processing. For engineering teams, testing laboratories, and procurement specialists, the document supports more consistent technical assessment, documented evaluation, and risk management across digital communication workflows.
IEC 62351-11:2016 standard overview
As part of the IEC 62351 series, IEC 62351-11:2016 focuses on the security considerations associated with XML documents used in power systems information exchange. Its scope is generally aligned with protecting document integrity and supporting trusted handling of structured data in technical environments. The reference is useful when teams need a compliance reference for verification activities, engineering documentation, and technical validation of data exchange processes involving XML content.
Applications of IEC 62351-11:2016
This document is typically relevant in power system communication workflows where XML documents are used to support control, monitoring, configuration, or data exchange activities. It may be consulted during product evaluation, laboratory evaluation, and conformity assessment preparation for equipment or software that processes structured operational information. It also supports internal quality workflows where operational consistency, document security, and traceable technical review are important for electrical equipment and associated information systems.
Why IEC 62351-11:2016 matters
IEC 62351-11:2016 matters because XML security can directly affect the trustworthiness of exchanged information in power-related environments. Organizations may use it to reduce implementation risk, improve consistency in testing workflows, and support conformity assessment planning. It can also help procurement and compliance teams align supplier documentation with expected technical controls, especially when reviewing security-related features, validation evidence, and operational safeguards for systems that rely on XML-based communication.
- Security reference for XML documents used in power systems information exchange
- Useful for technical review, verification activities, and engineering documentation
- Supports compliance workflows where data integrity and trusted processing are required
- Relevant to testing, validation, and procurement review for XML-capable systems
- Publication Date: 2016-09-28
- Standard Status: Original
- Publisher: IEC
- Edition: 1
- This Version: IEC 62351-11:2016 (2016-09-28)
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