IEC 62960:2020
Dependability reviews during the life cycle
IEC 62960:2020 provides guidance on a review methodology for dependability from a technical perspective that is applicable at all stages of a system life cycle. Its application can improve the dependability of a system throughout its life cycle by triggering appropriate actions at appropriate times to address potential dependability problems.It provides guidance for developers, manufacturers, users and third-party independent reviewers such as consulting organizations.This document describes a dependability review methodology focusing on:- coherence of review activities across life cycle stages and their impact on dependability;- stakeholder identification and how this affects dependability review activities;- the relationships between different types of reviews;- procedures for effective dependability reviews;- examples of dependability review activities.
IEC 62960:2020 provides guidance on a review methodology for dependability from a technical perspective that is applicable at all stages of a system life cycle. Its application can improve the dependability of a system throughout its life cycle by triggering appropriate actions at appropriate times to address potential dependability problems.
It provides guidance for developers, manufacturers, users and third-party independent reviewers such as consulting organizations.
This document describes a dependability review methodology focusing on:
- coherence of review activities across life cycle stages and their impact on dependability;
- stakeholder identification and how this affects dependability review activities;
- the relationships between different types of reviews;
- procedures for effective dependability reviews;
- examples of dependability review activities.
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